September 2026

This summer, our Youthlinc team had the incredible opportunity to serve in Mongolia and begin a new relationship with a country and community that quickly became very special to us. It was an experience filled with service, culture, adventure, laughter, and more than a few moments of simply figuring out things together. Mongolia is a beautiful country with wide-open landscapes, rivers, mountains, livestock, and a sky that seems to go on forever. But what made the experience s

What happens when hundreds of people gather because they believe young people can change the world? At Youthlinc’s 2026 Annual Benefit, the answer was unmistakable: generosity becomes opportunity, connection becomes momentum, and a room full of people becomes a force for good. More than 360 guests joined us for an unforgettable evening celebrating Youthlinc’s mission to create lifetime humanitarians. Behind the scenes, more than 80 volunteers gave their time and energy to mak

It is with heavy hearts that we share news of the catastrophic flash flood that swept through Nepal's Bhote Koshi and Trishuli river valleys on August 26, devastating communities throughout Rasuwa and neighboring districts. For us, this disaster feels deeply shattering. For the past three years, our RootEd Global program in partnership with Utah State University Outdoor Programs has traveled into the Langtang National Park region, including communities such as Syabru Besi tha

A few weeks ago, members of the Youthlinc and Utah State University community were walking the streets of Manizales, Colombia. We were there developing new partnerships-meeting leaders, exploring future projects, and getting to know the people who call this beautiful part of the world home. Then an earthquake struck. Suddenly, the messages going back and forth between Utah and Colombia weren’t about projects or future plans. They were simply: Are you okay? Juan Pablo was okay