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Non-partisan, on purpose
We work with young leaders from every party and none. The Centre takes no institutional positions on policy issues.
Help fill the room.
Researching and advancing young people's role in politics, policy, and democracy.
- 2.8%
- of members of parliament worldwide are 30 or under
- 37.1%
- of parliamentary chambers have no members 30 or under at all
- 2014
- the year tracking began. 2025 is the first time progress stalled
Source: Inter-Parliamentary Union, Youth participation in national parliaments, 2025.
01 · The work
What a gift keeps running
One gift to the Centre supports all five areas of our work. You can direct it to one of them if you prefer.
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The room today
A thousand seats. Twenty-eight young people.
Scale every national parliament down to a single chamber of 1,000 and this is who sits in it. The lit seats are members aged 30 or under.
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01 · Research
We count, country by country.
Our trackers record who young legislators are, where they win and what happens next. The Global Youth Tracker, the India Youth Tracker, the Lok Sabha 2024 Tracker and our After They Win report are free and public.
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02 · Convening
We bring them into one room.
The Global Emerging Leaders Forum on Democracy and the Youth and Democracy Conference put young officeholders, candidates and organisers at the same table, across parties and borders.
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03 · Networks
We keep them connected after.
Seven regional networks of young parliamentarians share what works between elections.
- WAYPA West Africa Young Parliamentarians Network
- CYPN CARICOM Young Parliamentarians Network
- NYPN Nordic Young Parliamentarians Network
- BYPN Baltic Young Parliamentarians Network
- Balkan YPN Balkan Young Parliamentarians Network
- PIYPN Pacific Islands Young Parliamentarians Network
- SAYPN Southern Africa Young Parliamentarians Network
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04 · In office
We help them do the job.
A new member arrives with a mandate and very little else. Staff your Office and Work with an Elected Representative place capable people beside them, so the first term is not the last.
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05 · The world, at home
We take global cooperation back to Main Street.
Common Table brings plain, nonpartisan conversation about multilateralism to libraries, churches, schools and town halls, with young people leading the conversation.
See Common Table
02 · Give
Keep the work independent.
Unrestricted gifts let us follow the evidence and go where young leaders need help, without waiting for a grant cycle.
- Tax-deductible in the US. Centre for Youth Policy is a 501(c)(3), EIN 39-4249038.
- Your card details go straight to Stripe. We never see or store them.
- Monthly gifts can be changed or cancelled any time.
03 · Why it matters
Independent money buys independent work.
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Evidence first
Our trackers are built to be checked. Unrestricted support lets us publish what we find, including the findings no funder asked for.
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In it for the second term
Getting elected is the start. Most of our work begins the day after, when a young member needs staff, peers and a plan.
04 · Ways to give
Other ways to give
For anything below that needs details, write to sudhanshu@centreforyouthpolicy.org and we will reply within two working days.
By check
Make it payable to Centre for Youth Policy and mail it to:
Centre for Youth PolicyPO Box 70026
Washington, DC 20024
Include your email so we can send a receipt.
Bank transfer or wire
For ACH or international wires, email us and we will send bank instructions directly. We never publish account details.
Donor-advised fund
Recommend a grant to Centre for Youth Policy, EIN 39-4249038, through Fidelity Charitable, Schwab, DAFgiving360 or your sponsor.
Stock and securities
Gifts of appreciated stock can be more tax-efficient than cash. Email us for brokerage transfer details before you initiate.
Employer matching
Many employers double gifts. Add your employer on the form, or send us your company's matching form and we will complete it.
Monthly giving
Steady support is the most useful kind. Choose Monthly on the form. You can change or cancel through the link in any receipt.
Legacy gifts
To include the Centre in your will or estate plans, please get in touch. We are glad to talk it through, without obligation.
Foundations and institutions
For grants, program partnerships and gifts above $50,000, write to us directly.
05 · Questions
Questions donors ask
Is my gift tax-deductible?
Yes, in the United States. The Centre for Youth Policy is a 501(c)(3) public charity, EIN 39-4249038. Gifts are deductible to the extent allowed by law. No goods or services are provided in exchange for your contribution.
Can I give from outside the United States?
Yes. Cards from most countries work, and your bank converts the amount from US dollars. Gifts are generally not tax-deductible outside the US, so check the rules where you live.
When will I get a receipt?
Straight away, by email, for every gift. Monthly donors receive a receipt each month. Gifts by check or wire are receipted when they arrive.
How do I change or cancel a monthly gift?
Use the "Manage my monthly gift" button in any monthly receipt. Or enter the email you gave with your gift and we will send you a fresh link.
Is my payment secure?
Card and bank details are entered directly into Stripe's secure fields and never touch our servers. Stripe is certified to the highest level of the payment card industry standard (PCI DSS Level 1).
Can I direct my gift to one area of work?
Yes. Choose an area on the form and we will use your gift for it. Gifts for "where it's needed most" give us the most flexibility, which is why we ask for them first.
Can I give in someone's honour or memory?
Yes. Open "Dedicate this gift" on the form and add their name. It appears on your receipt.
Why do you ask me to cover the fees?
Payment processors keep roughly 3% of every gift. Covering it means the full amount you chose reaches the work. It is optional.
Is there a minimum or a maximum?
Online gifts start at $5 and go up to $50,000. For larger gifts, stock or wires, write to us.
Do you accept cryptocurrency?
Not at this time.