Youth Venture's mission is to change the role of youth in society by enabling young people (ages 12-20) to create, launch, and lead “ventures” – organizations, clubs, or businesses that contribute positively to their communities. Through Youth Venture, teens can take responsibility for their own lives and communities by playing a substantive role as agents of change, and in turn can help redefine societal perceptions of the role young people can and should play within our society.