Our mission is to empower young people to enact transformative change in their lives and their communities, and to allow them to tell their life story.

BYSA’s goal is to ensure that no young person gets left behind, no matter what. We believe that young people should have a seat at all tables where decisions are made about their lives and communities. 

We wish to change the way youth services are delivered to ensure they are relevant, meaningful and appropriate for the young people of today. It is our intention that the voice's of young people are heard loudly and clearly by those who are in positions of power. 

BYSA’s vision is to support young people to be inspired, skilled and civically engaged members of their community.