Before heading back to school, Youth Global Impact Society (YGIS) youth leader Stephen Jiang is giving back to the community by hosting a community gathering on Sunday, August 30. 4-8:30pm The event will bring local families and friends together for an evening of food, music, and connection. The gathering will feature a potluck dinner, freshly…

For eight days, YGIS youth leader Stephen Jiang, third from the left in the first photo, joined his team leaders for an outdoor survival training experience in the Rocky Mountains, stepping away from everyday comforts and learning to adapt to the challenges of the wilderness. The experience required teamwork, responsibility, and persistence. From setting up…

[Edmonton, Alberta] — Youth Global Impact Society (YGIS) is excited to announce a new youth-led learning initiative, “Disasters and Society,” featuring five lesson modules prepared and presented by YGIS youth leader Allen Cui and other high school students. Given the recent flooding and thunderstorms affecting Edmonton, understanding how disasters affect people around the world differently…

Helping families build awareness and learn practical emergency preparedness skills To improve community awareness and emergency preparedness among families, especially youth, the YGIS Youth Volunteer Organization hosted a free public workshop titled “Preparing Families for Natural Disasters.” The workshop focused on common natural disasters that families may encounter in daily life, including heavy rain, thunderstorms,…

Join YGIS organizer Bridget Zhou for a fun afternoon of handmade jewelry making. Design your own bracelets, necklaces, and earrings using beads, charms, and colors you love. 📿 Beaded bracelets & necklaces 💎 DIY earrings 🎨 Create your own unique designs No experience needed. All youth interested in crafts, creativity, and design are welcome! 📅…