Navigating life in faith

Interfaith Youth Alliance

Using our faith as a social compass for moral action

Our Mission

To provide a center for interfaith engagement, information and support, and assist local interfaith councils and other entities in promoting acceptance, understanding and respect for OC’s diverse communities of faith and goodwill.

For people who care about interfaith relations, OCIN connects, supports and incubates interfaith groups countywide, aggregates a master calendar of OC interfaith events and activities and offers unique learning opportunities. We are passionate about connecting people throughout OC to serve the community as a reflection of shared faith values.

Our Story

The Interfaith Youth Alliance was established as an outgrowth of the successful Interfaith Youth Forum and the Interfaith Youth Council of Orange County.  It was evident from enthusiastic forum discussions that young people are seeking bonds with youth who represent faith and cultural traditions unlike their own.  Comprised of interfaith leaders from throughout Orange County, an adult Board of Directors was established to guide and help young adults (High School Students) plan a variety of activities that encourage interfaith understanding, respect and civility.

WHAT WE DO

Our Values

We come together to promote respect, understanding and appreciation for the integrity of each other’s beliefs, cultures, and traditions, through interfaith dialogue, education, and activities.

Leadership

IYA members learn how to run a meeting, make an agenda, and be a facilitator and how to make a presentation. They also learn the difference between dialogue and debate and the difference between presenting and facilitating. And much more…

Service

IYA members plan and organize community service projects for the betterment of Orange County. They are able to earn community service hours towards their graduation requirements and/or for inclusion in their college application.

Community

IYA members meet teens from all over Orange County with diverse backgrounds and Faiths and enjoy good food and good times as they work together on meaningful projects.

Join Our Growing Community!

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Youth Board Members

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Sites visited since 2022

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Service projects

Ways to Support Interfaith Youth Alliance

Interfaith Youth Alliance is a registered non-profit organization

EIN# 84-2496300

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