Our Mission
Who We Are
About Us
Youth Save Democracy is a youth-led political action organization fiercely dedicated to mobilizing, educating, and empowering the next generation of voters and leaders. Created by young people, for young people, we're committed to ensuring every young American—especially those historically marginalized or overlooked—has the power, voice, and tools necessary to shape their democratic future.
Our Mission
Our mission is urgent and clear: to engage young voters across America and equip them with the knowledge and resources to cast their votes. Through strategic voter registration drives, targeted policy advocacy, and bold, innovative civic education programs, we’re activating young voices to dismantle barriers to voting, defeat voter suppression, and elect progressive voices who will champion voting rights and democratic values.
We believe democracy only thrives when young people are empowered, informed, and heard. That's why we bring our organizing efforts directly to campuses, communities, and digital platforms where young voters gather, turning potential into political action.
Why It Matters
Young Americans face unprecedented threats to their rights, freedoms, and futures. Systemic voter suppression efforts, rising extremism, and a sense of disillusionment threaten to silence the most diverse and progressive generation this nation has ever seen.
Youth Save Democracy is here to fight back. We’re mobilizing young voters who will not only participate in elections but lead the charge to create lasting change. The future of democracy depends directly on the next generation's willingness—and ability—to show up, speak out, and take action.
Our Impact
Since launching, Youth Save Democracy has delivered powerful victories for young voters nationwide.
Through our voter registration initiative, "Democracy Days," we've directly engaged thousands of students on college campuses across America—including critical swing states like Arizona, Texas, Florida, Michigan, Wisconsin, and North Carolina.
By partnering with national organizations such as College Democrats of America, we've provided essential funding, training, and resources to campus groups and organizers working on the front lines of youth voter registration.
Our strategic investments and youth-led outreach efforts have also contributed directly to electoral victories for pro-democracy candidates at the federal level. In 2024, Youth Save Democracy played a pivotal role in flipping four key House seats from red to blue—including a high-stakes special election in New York—strengthening the Congressional commitment to voting rights, democracy, and youth representation.
In support of Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign for President, our innovative voter education and mobilization team delivered critical polling place information and voter resources directly to nearly one million young voters across pivotal swing states in the third quarter of 2024
What we stand for
Empowering Young Voters:
We fight tirelessly to dismantle systemic barriers to youth voter participation, ensuring every young American can freely exercise their right to vote without intimidation or suppression.
Bold Civic Education:
Democracy thrives on informed participation. Our innovative educational initiatives ensure young voters understand their rights, voting processes, and key democratic issues, equipping them to make powerful political decisions.
Youth Leadership at Every Level:
Youth Save Democracy is youth-driven from top to bottom. We prioritize young voices and leadership throughout our organization, ensuring policies, strategies, and campaigns reflect our generation’s progressive values and vision.
Our Vision for the Future
Youth Save Democracy advocates for comprehensive electoral reforms that make voting fair, accessible, and inclusive for young voters nationwide, including:
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Same-day voter registration
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Automatic and online voter registration
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Expanded early voting and campus-based polling locations
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Pre-paid postage for absentee ballots
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Restoration of voting rights for formerly incarcerated citizens
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Ending restrictive voter ID laws targeting young voters and communities of color​
By passing these policies, we will build a democracy where every young American has equal power to shape their future.
Our Campaign Strategy
Youth Save Democracy is committed to innovative and data-driven campaign strategies to maximize youth voter participation and electoral impact. We deploy strategic tactics including:
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Campus Mobilization:
Hosting intensive voter registration and education events on campuses nationwide, specifically targeting critical swing states and historically under-engaged communities. -
Strategic Candidate Support:
Identifying, vetting, and supporting pro-democracy candidates who champion youth issues and voting rights. Our team provides candidates and campaigns with direct strategic assistance, voter outreach resources, digital advocacy support, and on-the-ground organizing power. -
Targeted Digital Outreach:
Engaging young voters through robust digital campaigns and personalized outreach. Leveraging digital tools and platforms, we deliver targeted voter education content, polling place information, and mobilization resources directly to young voters. -
Partnership Development:
Collaborating with national organizations—such as the College Democrats of America—to amplify our collective impact, pool resources, and expand grassroots engagement, ensuring our initiatives reach diverse and critical voter blocs nationwide.
How We’re Funded
Youth Save Democracy is powered by a diverse grassroots donor base, driven by thousands of supporters who believe deeply in the potential and power of young voters. Our campaigns are 100% funded by small-dollar donations averaging $18, reflecting a wide-ranging commitment from nationwide activists, community leaders, and democracy advocates.
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We strategically invest these funds directly into voter registration drives, campus organizing, digital outreach initiatives, candidate support, staffing, and advocacy programs. Our funding model ensures that every dollar contributed goes directly toward protecting democracy, empowering youth voters, and driving progressive change -- without ties to Corporate PACs or Special Interest.
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We’re proud of the grassroots movement we’ve built—and we remain committed to raising funds online using the gold standard of practices and ethics. Our fundraising pleas may be urgent, but they're honest -- without intent to decieve or scare our donor base into taking action. If you're a donor reading this, thank you!!
We need you.
Our democracy is under threat—but young voices are our strongest defense. Youth Save Democracy is organizing, advocating, and mobilizing young voters nationwide to create a democracy that truly reflects our generation’s values.
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Together, we can build a democracy that works for all of us. Join us today—because democracy needs you.