Photo Courtesy of Advocates for YouthIn Washington, D.C., more than 100 young activists came together for Advocates for Youth’s annual Youth Activist Institute (YAI) - a five-day gathering that has become a cornerstone of youth advocacy and leadership development. The trip, fully funded by Advocates for Youth, also provided networking with national movement leaders and allies in Washington. Photo Courtesy of Advocates for YouthHonoring 25 Years of ImpactSince its founding, YAI has been a launchpad for thousands of young leaders. Photo Courtesy of Advocates for YouthAbout Advocates for YouthAdvocates for Youth partners with young people and their allies to champion youth rights to bodily autonomy and build power to transform policies, programs, and systems for sexual health and equity. The organization supports a network of 75,000 youth activists on 1,200 campuses and in more than 120 countries.