National Campus Network
KOYA Collegiate Chapters
A unique, chartered presence on campuses across the U.S. Much like fraternities, sororities, and national organizations, KOYA Collegiate Chapters are official affiliates of the Keep Our Youth Alive movement, mobilizing college students to mentor, protect, and prepare the next generation of young men.
A National Network of Campus Affiliates
KOYA Collegiate Chapters are designed to operate like chartered chapters of national organizations, with a clear mission, shared standards, and a direct connection to a national body. Each chapter becomes a local outpost of the KOYA movement, carrying the same promise: to keep our youth alive, in school, and on a path to leadership.
- Officially chartered and recognized by KOYA / AELF
- Campus-based, community-anchored presence
- Near-peer mentoring by trained collegiate members
- Pipeline from middle and high school into college and career
Why a Chapter Model?
National organizations have long used chartered chapters to extend their mission, build lifelong membership, and create consistent programming across regions. KOYA applies that same proven structure to youth safety and leadership, giving every campus a clear path to join, serve, and lead.
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Part of a Connected Continuum of Care
Campus chapters are one vital level in a village-wide effort.
Keeping our youth alive and on the path to leadership requires an organized, connected effort at every level of human endeavor. family, school, faith, fraternal, civic, law enforcement, government, corporate, and global. KOYA Collegiate Chapters connect college campuses into that continuum, linking near-peer mentors on campus with the youth, families, and coalition partners in their surrounding communities.
What Chartered Chapters Do
Campus chapters extend the KOYA mission into higher education and back into their home communities.
Mentorship Match
Each chartered chapter pairs college men with youth in nearby schools and community programs for consistent, structured mentoring.
Campus Workshops
Chapters host workshops on college readiness, financial literacy, career exploration, and personal safety.
Leadership Development
Collegiate members receive training in facilitation, conflict resolution, youth engagement, and chapter governance.
How to Charter a KOYA Collegiate Chapter
From first interest to official charter: a clear, supported path for campuses ready to join the movement.
Expression of Interest
A campus group, student organization, or university liaison submits a letter of interest describing their commitment and capacity.
Campus Assessment
KOYA reviews institutional alignment, student leadership, community need, and advisor support.
Charter Orientation
Founding members complete orientation on the KOYA mission, academy model, safety protocols, and chapter standards.
Charter Awarded
Upon completion, the chapter receives an official KOYA Collegiate Chapter charter, designation, and national affiliation.
Launch & Sustain
Chapters begin programming, reporting, and connecting with the national KOYA network for ongoing support and recognition.
Why Collegiate Mentorship Matters
Young men need to see what is possible. Collegiate mentors provide living examples of academic persistence, leadership, and service. They also gain skills that prepare them for careers in education, public service, and community organizing.
- •Near-peer mentoring increases youth engagement
- •Chapters create pipelines from middle school to college
- •Service projects build campus and community visibility
Start or Join a Chapter
Whether your campus already has an AELF presence or you're ready to build a new chartered chapter, we provide training, curriculum, and ongoing support.
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