January 2026

Our last round of home visits was near the St. George primary school in Lower Chisang. However, one particular visit stood out among all, the conversation about life in the village. This home hosted an after-school program for St. George students, run by a young woman and her uncle. She made us some milk tea as we sat down to learn more about their lives.  Luckily, since the lady spoke English, we had an easier time communicating with each other. Currently, her mother is livi

For two decades, the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation has been a steadfast champion of Youthlinc’s mission to create lifetime humanitarians. Through their generous and sustained support of the Youthlinc Young Humanitarian Award, the Foundation has helped recognize, uplift, and invest in hundreds of Utah youth who are leading with compassion, service, and courage. The Young Humanitarian Award does more than honor achievement—it affirms the belief that young people

At Real Life, learning goes far beyond academics. It’s about growing as whole humans. As an afterschool peer-to-peer mentoring program serving immigrant, refugee, and low-income students across the Salt Lake Valley. Our curriculum for the month of December centers on social-emotional learning, belonging, and connection. Before the holiday break, students spent time learning what it means to be kind to one another and to build meaningful friendships. These lessons came to life

Dreaming of an adventure that blends meaningful service with epic travel experiences? It’s time to make it real!  Youthlinc is thrilled to open registration for the Ecuador Friends & Family Trip, June 18–July 2, 2026! This trip is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to serve alongside the people of Guamote, Ecuador with our partners at the Nukari Foundation, while exploring some of the most breathtaking landscapes in South America — from the heights of Cotopaxi National Park to the v