Program Details

The National Youth Advocacy Program (NYAP) is a seven-month, hybrid leadership and advocacy training designed for youth and young adults across the United States, ages 17–30. In collaboration with the Karen Organization of America (KOA), the U.S. Campaign for Burma (USCB), and the California Karen Youth Connection (CKYC), this program will help develop youth and young adults with the knowledge, skills, and networks required for change. NYAP will support young people to build their voice, strengthen their leadership, and make impact in their community.

If you have any questions, please reach out to our team.

Evan Taw: etaw@cakyc.org

Karen Ames: karen@uscampaignforburma.org

Eh Nay Thaw: ehnaythaw02@gmail.com

Program Details

California Karen Youth Connection (CKYC) offers free digital literacy training through its Digital Empowerment Program, funded by the California Public Utilities Commission’s

California Advanced Services Fund (CASF).

Participants will learn essential skills to confidently navigate technology, access online resources, and succeed in today’s digital world.

There will be 2 cohorts per year: Youth and Adult. Classes are available in English, Karen, and Burmese languages. 

If you are interested in enrolling in the program or for more event information, please contact Praise Oo, Program Manager at spoo@cakyc.org

Program Details

All Stars Project Coaching Development Program

California Karen Youth Connection is partnering with the All Stars Project, Inc. to help bring a virtual coaching and development program to youth (Ages 17-25) throughout California and the United States. We are excited about this opportunity. 

Please fill out this form so we can stay in touch with you and learn more about your interests. Please check your email from us, and we look forward to seeing you.

Please have this form submitted by February 8, 2026.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Praise Sar Oo: spoo@cakyc.org

Yvonne Kyu: ykyu@cakyc.org