About

​Mission Statement

VAYLA is a progressive community-based organization in New Orleans that empowers youth and families through supportive services and organizing for cultural enrichment and positive social change. We are dedicated to forging a world which grants all youth the academic and professional foundation through leadership opportunities and skills needed to create vibrant and thriving communities. VAYLA’s pillars of action are based on integrity, inclusion, and conscientious advocacy as tools of community empowerment. VAYLA’s mission is to aid youth in realizing the power of their voices and the social change they can create. ​
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