May 2026

My experience as a Youthlinc humanitarian has been nothing short of transformative. Arguably, the most impactful part has been my journey through leadership. My first trip was to the beautiful island of Fiji when I was a junior in high school. Holding the title of Youthlinc first-year humanitarian carried a heavy importance to me -I had big shoes to fill. During the preparation process, I was placed on the education committee, which was thrilling. I got to see and delegate

The other day, I found a blog entry my mother wrote in 2010. It’s titled “In Her World”, and it recounts a brief conversation between us. I had no idea that this exchange would take on a new meaning for me 16 years down the road. In Her World Sunday, October 31, 2010 She has her own world. I’ve suspected it for some time, and today she verbally confirmed. Recently, we've had lots of discussions regarding things her two-year-old sister doesn’t understand simply because of her

Each year, Youthlinc participants step into experiences that stretch them in meaningful and lasting ways. From navigating new cultures and languages to living in unfamiliar environments, the international portion of the Service Year is designed to push participants beyond their comfort zones and ultimately, help them grow into lifelong humanitarians. But growth doesn’t happen without challenge. Over the years, we’ve recognized a consistent theme: alongside excitement and purp

Real Life, one of Youthlinc’s core programs, is an after-school peer-to-peer mentoring program that supports refugee and immigrant youth across Salt Lake County. Founded in 2010, the program was created to address a gap in services for refugee teens and has since grown to serve more than 500 youth annually across multiple sites. Through partnerships with schools and community organizations, Real Life provides a comprehensive curriculum that includes financial literacy, academ