Building Young Leaders

Empowering students to grow, lead, and thrive.

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Building
Young
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Grow, Lead, Thrive.

Building Young Leaders students and mentors gathered together at a community engagement event with the BYL banner

About Us

We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to empowering students to explore their interests, develop new skills, and lay the groundwork for a successful future. We believe in the power of growth, leadership, and the drive to thrive. Through innovative programs, hands-on experiences, and supportive mentorship, we help students unlock their full potential and navigate their unique paths to success.

Our motto, “Grow. Lead. Thrive.” guides everything we do. We are committed to helping students grow as individuals, lead with confidence, and thrive in all their endeavors

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GET INVOLVED

Support our mission by volunteering, donating, or becoming a corporate sponsor. Your contribution helps provide essential educational resources, safe environments, and engaging activities for students in Title I communities.

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BYL student pointing at a Future Leader drawing during a Leaders Beyond Borders Summer Day Camp activity

Leaders Beyond Borders

An international summer program connecting students from New York to the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico. Scholars grow through expert coaching, enrichment, and leadership development in a culturally immersive environment.

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BYL by the numbers

3

Communities: NYC, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico

60

LBB scholars served on full scholarship each summer

15

Title I partner schools and CBOs

100%

Free to students and families, always

Proudly recognized: December 5 is officially BYL Day, proclaimed by Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson.

BYL families at a community backpack giveaway in the Bronx

In the community

Year-round events

Beyond our programs, BYL shows up for the neighborhoods we serve through giveaways, cultural celebrations, and fundraisers that keep everything we do free for students and families.

  • CommunityToy Drive, Three Kings Day, Backpack Giveaway, Book Giveaway
  • FundraisingKaraoke for a Cause, Sip Pava & Paint, A Taste of Dominican Culture, BYL Gala
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Explore Our Programs

BYL students at the Leaders Beyond Borders summer day camp 01 / Summer Camp

Leaders Beyond Borders

An international summer program in the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico.

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BYL educator teaching a financial literacy lesson at an after-school enrichment program 02 / After School

Enrichment Programs

After-school and Saturday programs including Comfort Bear, Financial Literacy, and Kidpreneurs.

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BYL students in the Voices Beyond Borders pen pal program 03 / Pen Pal

Voices Beyond Borders

A pen pal program connecting New York students with Leaders Beyond Borders scholars.

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Our Partners

BYL Day proclamation certificate signed by Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson

Proudly recognized

December 5 is officially BYL Day, proclaimed by Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson.