Kizuna

Rooted in our core values of caring, growth, responsibility and giving, Kizuna’s mission is to educate, empower and engage the next generation of community leaders. Founded in 2011 for, and by the next generation of community leaders, Kizuna has grown to serve more than 600 young people each year through an integrated pipeline of programs helping youth and young adults connect to their culture and give back to their community.

As we approach our 10 year anniversary, we see the impact of our programs in action—from former elementary school summer camp participants moving up the pipeline as camp counselors, high school leadership participants organizing service projects and college internship and board fellowship alumni working for and serving on the boards of community organizations. 

All of this is made possible through the collaborative efforts of Kizuna’s dedicated staff (led by our Executive Director), board of directors, volunteers, donors and community partners. Our work culture is inclusive, supportive and aligned with our mission of building next generation leaders.

Kizuna is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Los Angeles, CA.