Established in 1988, GYSD occurs in over 100 countries each year and is the largest service event in the world. On GYSD children and youth address the world's most critical issues by partnering with families, schools, community and faith-based organizations, businesses, and governments. In 2011, the event will be April 15-17. Visit GYSD.org for more information, resources to plan events, and a map of GYSD events around the world!
State Farm Companies Foundation is the U.S. Presenting Sponsor for GYSD.
Youth Service America organizes GYSD through a series of partnerships that include over 75 US Lead Agencies, over 160 National and International partners, and local organizers in over 100 countries.
To view past projects and to register your 2010 project, visit www.GYSD.org.
Tools, Information & Training for GYSD include an annual GYSD Poster, the Project Planning Tool Kit, and the Youth Service Institute. More resources for Global Youth Service Day are available at GYSD.org/resources and print copies can be requested at GYSD.org/resources/request . You can see YSA's full library of resources and tipsheets at YSA.org.
Global Youth Service Day is a campaign that celebrates and mobilizes millions of children and youth who positively impact their communities every day of the year through service and service-learning.