IYLI has…

• Directly serviced over 800 students and taken more than 300 students overseas to countries in Africa,
  Europe and the Caribbean
• Raised $650,000 over the last 8 years
• Provided travel and academic scholarships to over 280 students
• Helped to incubate other New York City organizations, including Brotherhood/SisterSol and Nah We Yone
• Became the model for a multi-million dollar initiative to expand travel opportunities for students of color to experience international travel

IYLI Alumni have…

• Enrolled in more than 50 postsecondary institutions in 14 states and the District of Columbia
• Been the recipients of numerous scholarships including Woodrow Wilson Fellowship, Fulbright,
  and Thomas Watson Fellowship
• Become involved in service careers and helping professions in the fields of education, youth development, nonprofit management, international development, business, law and health.
• At a rate of 98%, gone on to attend postsecondary institutions.  A recent survey revealed that 25% of all
  alumni had completed a Bachelor’s degree and 20 students were currently enrolled in a four-year
  or graduate program (survey results included approximately 33% of all alumni).

Partial List of Colleges Attended by IYLI Alumni…