“How did we get here, and what can I do to change it?”
When you share your voice, values, and life experiences with others, you create community—the living heart of democracy—and the possibilities for transformation are endless. EFC is an intergenerational community to address injustice and create a future where every voice is heard.
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If you are a young person (15-18) and want to develop your activism skills, apply to the Encampment. The 2025 application is open!
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The Encampment for Citizenship Responds to Project 2025: Upholding Democracy, Justice, and Youth Empowerment
At the Encampment for Citizenship (EFC), we are steadfast in our mission to empower young leaders from diverse backgrounds to engage in participatory democracy and work toward a more just and equitable society.
The Power of We — Strategies and Resources as We Move into 2025 Together
We are excited to invite you to our next InterGen Cafe, taking place on Sunday, January 19. As we enter 2025, we face new, as well as ongoing, challenges that threaten the rights of immigrants, LGBTQ+ individuals, people of color, women, the integrity of our education and justice systems, and voting rights and democracy. Now, more than ever, it is time to come together to reflect, strategize, and support each other.
EFC Board Member Faith Kares: Donate to Support Youth Leadership Development
EFC Board Member Faith Kares’s enthusiastic appeal to donate to the Encampment in this giving season.
An Article by Russell Neufeld, 1964 CA
EFC alum Russell Neufeld shared this article with us. He is reflecting on humanism — a timely topic. In addition, since it is an articulate and compassionate exploration of what he learned at the Encampment and its long-term impact on his life, it also a kind of “alum story” so we are sharing with you.
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