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National Advocacy

Advocating to Former Vice President Kamala Harris

We had the privilege of advocating to Former Vice President Kamala Harris, highlighting the urgent need to support student civic engagement and strengthen democratic participation for our youth.

YCTT team members with Former Vice President Kamala Harris at the AAPI LEAD Summit

From the Summit

Our team with the Former Vice President at the 3rd Annual National AAPI LEAD Summit, where we were invited as the youngest people in the room.

In the News

International recognition

Recognized by the Consulate General of India, Los Angeles

Consul Kulwant Singh joined YCTT and our partner organizations at Radha Krishna Mandir in Norwalk to mark US Independence Day, and the Consulate General of India, Los Angeles published the celebration to its official channels as a marker of people-to-people ties between India and the United States.

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Consulate General of India, Los Angeles post recognizing the celebration

Government Recognition

Three Southern California cities have formally recognized the Youth Civics Think Tank by certificate, signed and sealed by their mayors and councilmembers.

City of Cerritos Certificate of Recognition

Highest civic honor

City of Cerritos

Certificate of Recognition · July 12, 2026

Recognizing YCTT for "exceptional civic leadership, sustained community involvement, and dedicated public service", and for setting a standard of leadership for the next generation.

Signed by Mayor Lynda Provido Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Mark E. Pulido, and Councilmembers Jennifer Hong, Sophia M. Tse, and Frank Aurelio Yokoyama

City of Artesia Certificate of Appreciation

Council recognition

City of Artesia

Certificate of Appreciation · July 11, 2026

Honoring YCTT for advancing civic engagement and community unity by uniting Indian American organizations, youth, and local partners around the 250th anniversary of American independence.

Signed by Councilmember Zeel J. Ahir on behalf of the people of Artesia

City of La Palma Certificate of Recognition

Mayoral recognition

City of La Palma

Certificate of Recognition · July 12, 2026

Recognizing YCTT for hosting the city’s 250th Independence Day Celebration and for fostering civic participation and cross-cultural understanding across the community.

Conferred by Mayor Nitesh P. Patel