About IYF
The Immigrant Youth Fellowship (IYF) Program is a 15-week paid fellowship for first-generation, low-income immigrant and undocumented individuals, to increase career and professional roles in social justice. This is the first Undocu-fellowship program in the Inland Empire launched in Fall 2023 to promote immigrant young adults' well-being and social outcomes.
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Immigrant Youth Fellowship:
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Sustaining youth leadership in organizing and decision-making spaces.
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Increasing youth involvement with agencies worldwide as they mobilize and advocate within their communities.
IYF 2025
IYF 2025 is set to be an in-person and hybrid experience. Retreats will be in-person and will follow COVID-19 regulations and safety. Placements will be determined based on host organization guidelines. Each placement is different, and each host organization will have their respective COVID-19 protocols.​ All organizations are based in the Inland Empire and will require transportation to and from San Bernardino or Riverside County.
IYF 2026 FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION
Application opens: TBD
Application Deadline: TBD
Onboarding Retreat: TBD
Fellows must be available for the onboarding retreat.
Part-Time Commitment of 15 hrs per week for 15-weeks
Opened to all immigrant youth
Must have an active ITIN or SSN by the time of IYF's acceptance notice
Reliable transportation is required
Stipend amount: $5,500 (will be given in monthly increments)
IYF 2025 HOST SITES
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INLAND COALITION FOR IMMIGRANT JUSTICE (ICIJ)
The ICIJ, is composed of over 35 organizations that serve the immigrant community in the Inland Empire. Our coalition engages in policy advocacy, community organizing and education, and rapid response to ICE and border patrol operations. We are collectively changing the narrative of the one million immigrants who live, thrive, and are a foundational part of the fabric of the IE
Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice (CCAEJ)
CCAEJ is a progressive equity-based organization that embodies hope, unites people y pueblos, to create intersectional solutions that transform communities “to bring people together to improve their social and natural environment.” Through strategic campaigns, we cultivate inclusive self-sustaining neighborhoods, where everyone can live, work, play, and thrive.
IYF 2025 FELLOWS
Meet the Team
Organizing Fellow at CCAEJ
Azarely
In 2024, she earned a B.S. in Environmental Sciences B.S. & a B.A. in Environmental Studies from the University of California, Santa Cruz. Azarely is passionate about environmental justice, environmental issues related to water resources, and climate change.
Organizing Fellow at the IE-IYC
Jeffry
As the organizing fellow for the IEIYC, Jeffry will work closely with community members and partners to advance the #UndocuReady Campaign and ensure that educational institutions in the IE have the resources and knowledge they need to protect, defend, and empower their undocumented students and immigrant families.
Communications Fellow at the IE-IYC
Rene
As a first-generation Latino, Rene is determined to become a successful entrepreneur by launching an international clothing brand. His goal is to create opportunities for the community through philanthropy and youth empowerment.
Organizing Fellow at the IC4IJ
Yadira
In 2024, Yadira received her Bachelor’s Degree in Public Policy at the University of California Riverside . Her goal is to join the Board of Education to make reforms within the Educational system. Yadira will be working with ICIJ alongside an amazing group of advocates and community that are passionately committed to helping the IE!