Who We Are

at a Glance

1941

Young Life begins in the USA

In a town in Texas, at the request of his pastor, a young associate pastor named Jim Rayburn began showing young people how much God cares about them by showing up in their world and sharing the message of God's love through Jesus in ways and words they could understand and relate to.

100+

Countries with Young Life staff and leaders

Today, Young Life is a global organisation with local focus. You'll find Young Life leaders from diverse cultures, nationalities and backgrounds in over 100 countries around the world. ​

Two million

young people reached by Young Life staff and leaders

Whether it's in cities or villages, towns or tower blocks, in countries on every continent, Young Life leaders are working with over two million young people, right in their own neighbourhoods.

736

KIDS known by name ​ ​ across london

Since 1941, Young Life leaders have walked with kids and earned the right to be heard in an exhausting and exciting world. In 2022, 736 kids are known by name by our leaders and staff across London!

Where We are in London

 
 

If you'd like to find out more about Young Life International in your area, including volunteering or getting involved, or if you're interested in inviting YLI to begin working with young people in your community, we'd love to hear from you!

To contact your local area, meet our team below.

Find your nearest area

MEET THE Team

Erik Brucker

 

 

 

 

International Schools

St John's Wood

Christina barsoum

 

 

 

 

 

Isle of Dogs

Tom bailey

 

 

 

 

Stratford

 

peter brown

 

 

 

 

Brixton & Clapham

lindsay hall

 

 

 

 

Hounslow

phebe bailey

 

 

 

 

London Admin

 

anya bannikova

 

 

 

 

Camden & Islington

bonte uwimana

 

 

 

 

University

If you'd like to find out more about Young Life International in your area, including volunteering or getting involved, or if you're interested in inviting YLI to begin working with young people in your community, we'd love to hear from you!

 

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