You were made for this.
OUR MISSION:
Throughout Asia and the Pacific, we are helping young people find their purpose.
Introducing adolescents to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith.
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Who We Are
at a Glance
1970
YOUNG LIFE BEGAN IN ASIA AND THE PACIFIC
Young Life originally began in the U.S. in 1941 when founder, Jim Rayburn made it his mission to share the gospel with the furthest out kid. This concept moved to the Philippines where Young Life was officially started in 1970. Now, we are reaching young people all over the Asia Pacific Division.
34,802
Young people Known by name
Since 1970, Young Life leaders have walked with young people and earned the right to be heard in the Asia Pacific Division. In 2019, 78,000 young people were impacted by Young Life Asia Pacific, but we won't stop there.
18+
Countries with a Young Life Presence
Currently, over 18 countries in Asia and the Pacific have a Young Life presence. This has the potential to make a massive impact. Our Division bears the weight of five of the world's ten most populous countries. Home to over four billion people and over 3,000 different languages, this area of the world is incredibly diverse. What an amazing opportunity to share the love of Christ!
60%
of the world's adolescents live here
With a mission to reach adolescents, Asia and the Pacific are exactly where we should be! In this region of the world, there are more unreached people groups than any other area of the world. This is why we are so passionate about spreading the gospel HERE!
