The National Youth Advocacy Coalition (NYAC) is a national social justice organization working with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) young people to strengthen the role of young people in the LGBTQ rights movement. Through our capacity building, advocacy and youth engagement programs - NYAC is building a generation of impact.

Capacity Building
	Working with local, state and national organizations to increase their effectiveness in working with LGBTQ youth. This work ranges from developing model programs to providing a national infrastructure to improve communication between organizations working with LGBTQ youth.
		You Know Different - HIV Capacity Building Project Research Publications Tobacco Awareness Model Program Safe Zone Project Resources
Advocacy
	Advocating for issues important to LGBTQ youth and the organizations that work with them and bringing together local, state and national organizations on issues important to LGBTQ youth. This includes bringing local issues to a state and national level; and bringing LGBTQ young people and their perspectives to the attention of leaders setting the national policy agendas.
		Participation in National Policy Initiatives National Advocacy Support for Local, State, and National Advocacy NYAC's Green Initiative NYAC's Vendor Accountability Initiative
Youth Engagement
	Helping youth navigate their way in the world of our movement and the political system. NYAC offers assistance to local, state and national organizations interested in engaging and empowering LGBTQ youth. We also support the development of strategies and programs to engage LGBTQ youth in the political process.
		Queer the Vote Best Practices Youth Engagement Strategies Youth Resources Youth Voice NYAC's Blog