Global Leadership Initiatives for Youth (GLIFY)

A student-led non-profit organization in the East Bay, Northern California, dedicated to diverse, impactful community service.

Our Mission

To inspire middle and high school students to use their knowledge, skills, creativity, and imagination to promote culture exchange, help bring underprivileged people toward a brighter future, and to create hope and change around the world.

Our News

Dive into the freshest highlights with our monthly newsletter, where we bring you the buzz on all things GLIFY! Discover the innovative projects taking shape, the inspiring stories of our newest members, and get a front-row seat to the exciting events we have on the horizon.

News Bulletin

2026 Youth Mental Health Seminar

By Maggie Luo

On March 8, GLIFY hosted its annual Youth Mental Health Seminar, bringing together students and parents to learn more about supporting youth well-being. The event featured guest speaker Dr. Julie Xie, who shared practical advice on maintaining mental and physical health in today’s demanding academic environment.

During the seminar, Dr. Xie discussed several key topics related to student wellness, including the importance of getting enough sleep, developing effective study habits, managing time efficiently, and maintaining regular physical exercise. To demonstrate the benefits of movement, she invited the audience to stand midway through the event and participate in a short group workout. This highlighted how brief physical exercise can refresh the mind and improve focus.

Dr. Xie also addressed the challenges students face when balancing academic responsibilities with extracurricular activities and offered strategies for managing stress in high-pressure environments. Some concepts attendees remembered most vividly were the effects of sleep deprivation on the body, the Pomodoro study technique, and the acronym HERO: H for hope, E for efficacy, R for resilience, and O for optimism.

After the seminar, members of GLIFY presented Dr. Xie with a gift to thank her for sharing her knowledge with the community. Following the presentation, parents and students stayed to socialize and participate in volunteer craft activities such as making keychains and other handmade items.

GLIFY Fifth Annual Chocolate-Making Fundraiser

By Maggie Luo

On February 8, 2026, GLIFY successfully hosted its annual chocolate-making fundraiser, marking the fifth year of this sweet tradition. Members and volunteers gathered to prepare handmade chocolates to raise funds for the organization’s upcoming volunteer initiatives.

The chocolate was crafted by blending butter and cream into melted chocolate before placing the mixture in the freezer to set. Once firm, volunteers carefully cut the chocolate into small pieces, rolled each one in cocoa powder, and neatly packaged them into bags for distribution.

Throughout February, 19 families placed orders, purchasing a total of 47 bags. The fundraiser raised an impressive $1,081 so far. The chocolate-making session was completed by three GLIFY members and two adult volunteers who assisted with preparation and packaging. Their teamwork ensured the event ran smoothly and efficiently.

GLIFY plans to continue promoting the fundraiser in April, with hopes of raising even more funds to support future community service and volunteer projects.

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