Child Leader Project
Local Action - Global Change
Our Team
Our History
Our History
The Child Leader Project team is made up of passionate educators, community leaders, and builders who believe in the power of young people to create meaningful change. Together, we work to cultivate spaces where youth can explore their identities, develop confidence, and take action on the issues that matter most to them both locally and globally.
Our History
Our History
Our History
The Child Leader Project (CLP) was founded in 2008 by Samantha Wilson in Riverside, California, through a Clinton Global Initiative University commitment and a $10,000 Donald A. Strauss Foundation grant. Originally created to build a holistic youth leadership program in South India, CLP has since expanded to support year-round youth colle
The Child Leader Project (CLP) was founded in 2008 by Samantha Wilson in Riverside, California, through a Clinton Global Initiative University commitment and a $10,000 Donald A. Strauss Foundation grant. Originally created to build a holistic youth leadership program in South India, CLP has since expanded to support year-round youth collectives in Pondicherry, South India, and Riverside, California. These groups bring young people together with mentors to discuss and take action on local and global issues. Over time, CLP has also facilitated youth leadership trainings across Southern California, Bangalore, India, and León, Mexico, and has been recognized three times by the Clinton Global Initiative University for its innovative global leadership approach.
Our Mission
Our History
Our Mission
Our goal is to create safe and engaging spaces for young people and their allies to develop their whole selves, address local and global community issues, recognize and cultivate personal and collective power, build relationships and mentorship sin fronteras and access the tools necessary to transform their own lives in community and collaboration with others.
Help Our Cause
Your donation supports youth development, experiential learning trips, and scholarships that expand access to education and training. Together, we’re helping young leaders build confidence, develop their skills, and create lasting change in their communities and beyond.
