As 2026 begins, the Virgin Islands stand at a pivotal moment. This year offers a unique opportunity to strengthen young people's role in shaping the future of our community. The Virgin Islands Youth Advocacy Council (VIYAC) is committed to making this year one of meaningful progress by focusing on two key areas: increasing civic engagement and strengthening the economy among youth. Youth participating in a civic engagement workshop at a community center Building Civic Engagem

We have been selected as a 2025 AARP Community Challenge Grantee! Vir gin Islands Youth Advocacy Coalition (VIYAC)  is thrilled to...

We are extremely proud of our Co-Founder and President for being selected to serve as 2016 Fellow for the United Nations Human Rights...

Our President & Co-Founder, Genevieve Whitaker testified on behalf of VIYAC, yesterday, August, 3rd, 2019 in support of Bill No. 31-0337...

VIYAC lead a delegation of young Virgin Islanders who served as youth delegates, Kenyshwa Petersen & Careeme Smith in attendance to the...