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The mission of the Funders' Collaborative on Youth Organizing (FCYO) is to substantially increase the philanthropic investment in and strengthen the organizational capacities of youth organizing groups across the country.

This year marks FCYO's tenth year of supporting the field of youth organizing.  We truly believe that the participation and leadership of young people, particularly young people of color, are critical in achieving social justice.

Please explore this site to find out more about our grantmaking initiatives, programs and strategies.

Change has Arrived to East Los Angeles Schools

By Maria Brenes, Executive Director, Inner City Struggle

"Change that parents and students can stand behind has finally reached East Los Angeles in the form of bold school transformation. Over the past few weeks, several plans for school transformation at Garfield High School and the new Esteban E. Torres High School were developed and presented to the community in preparation for a parent and community vote. A transformative environment is stirring across the nation to improve public schools in order to prepare a competitive workforce for the 21st century."

To read the full article, please click here.

Register for the 2010 US Social Forum today!

The USSF will take place on June 22-26, 2010 in Detroit.  This year, the USSF aims to: Create a space for social movement convergence and strategic discussion; Advance social movements agenda for action and transformation; Build stronger relationships and collaboration between movements; Deepen our commitment to international solidarity and common struggle; Strengthen local capacity to improve social conditions, organizing and movement building in Detroit.                     

Registration is now open! We look forward to seeing you there!