Groups

Website Mission

Mission
Allied Scholars for Animal Protection is focused on the abolition of speciesism and exploitation of nonhuman animals. We aim to make students aware of the harms of factory farming and educate about veganism. We also want to provide a space for vegans and animal lovers to build community on campus.

Membership Benefits

Website Mission

Mission
Article II: Purpose
CLAY is an organization providing a forum and community for Yale students who oppose abortion. CLAY upholds the dignity of human life and shares such message through weekly meetings, discussions, campus outreach, special events such as an annual conference, and other educational initiatives.

Additionally, CLAY provides support and educational resources for women in crisis-pregnancy situations on campus and in the local area.

Membership Benefits

Website Mission

Mission
The purpose of J Street U is to educate the Yale community about the current situation of Israelis and Palestinians, to advocate for American political support and involvement in the realization of the two-state solution, and to provide a community for liberal, like-minded students who are committed to a peaceful resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Membership Benefits

Website Mission

Mission
Mecha de Yale is an organization of students in pursuit of social justice, community empowerment and cultural awareness.

Membership Benefits

Website Mission

Mission
1. To convey a nuanced understanding of the Israeli-­Palestinian Conflict and the region as a whole by connecting high-level strategic dialogue with realities on the ground,
2. To provide students with the tools necessary to think about the United States' proper role in the U.S.-Israel relationship, its role in the Israeli-Palestinian relationship, and, more broadly, its role in the region,
3.T o foster civil­/military understanding and dialogue,
4. To provide an incisive look into Israeli society, culture, and politics, while simultaneously grappling with the unique security challenges facing both the U.S. and her allies in the region,
5. To actively foster a community on college campuses interested in engaging with and discussing these issues.

Membership Benefits

Website Mission Membership Benefits

Mission
We are a group of Yale students dedicated to addressing the harms of factory farming. We seek to improve animal welfare, sustainability, and the health and wellbeing of all participants in our food system. We create run educational events, build community, critically think about multispecies relationships, and work for change inside and outside of Yale.

Membership Benefits
Go to our website to join our mailing list!

Website Mission

Mission
Students for Sensible Drug Policy is an international grassroots organization working to end the global War on Drugs. We provide harm reduction drug education on campus and organize at the university, city, and state levels to fight drug war-era hysteria and move toward policies grounded in evidence, science, compassion, health and human rights.

Membership Benefits

Website Mission

Mission
Students Demand Action is working with students on campus and gun violence prevention leaders to bring the power of advocacy, research, and grassroots organizing to communities across the country

Membership Benefits

Website Mission

Mission
The mission of S4CD is to catapult a free-market climate solution—specifically the Carbon Dividends Plan—into the national spotlight and open the door to bipartisan climate action.

Membership Benefits

Website Mission

Mission
The Black Solidarity Conference at Yale is a completely student-run annual conference held in February. BSC is the largest undergraduate conference held at Yale University and it continues to grow each year! BSC invites over 700 undergraduates of of various races, religions, ethnicities, and communities to discuss issues pertaining to the African Diaspora. Through discussions, panels, networking, and social gatherings, students from across the country analyze issues affecting the Black/Afro-Diasporic community and explore solutions that can be implemented on their own college campuses. In the past, the Conference has hosted Drs. Michael Eric Dyson, Angela Davis, Nikki Giovanni, and Cornel West as keynote speakers. We've also hosted artists such as J. Cole, Big Sean, Vic Mensa, and Phony Ppl as concert performers! In the following pages, you can discover how to register for conference and be a part of this amazing experience!

Membership Benefits

Website Mission

Mission
The Egalitarian Society is a space for discussions about egalitarianism that foregrounds imagining a better world. Through weekly close readings, guest lectures and alumni lunches, we hope to parse the intellectual roots of egalitarianism and apply them to real world action. Our goal is to foster community and solidarity, as well as promote education and awareness. We hope to build campus support for egalitarianism through our events, which are open to the entire Yale community.

Membership Benefits

Website Mission Membership Benefits

Mission
The Yale Undergraduate Coalition for Advocacy and Innovation (YUCAI) provides underclassmen an opportunity to unlock their fullest potential as new undergrads through industry mentorship, New Haven centric community engagement, think-tank camaraderie and startup consulting.

Membership Benefits
Visit our parent website at https://yaleconnect.yale.edu/yucai/home/ to learn about our extensive membership benefits and more!

Website Mission

Mission
YUPP is a student run social justice organization with over 150 members that engages in service and advocacy related to mass incarceration. Our mission is to challenge the structural inequities of the criminal justice system through weekly educational programs for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals, community partnerships, and legislative advocacy.

Membership Benefits

Website Mission

Mission
ThiNK's mission is to provide a public platform of actionable discourse for activists and experts, as well as give a voice for defectors. We want to encourage our peers to engage in earnest discussions of how change might be effected. We seek a comprehensive understanding of North Korean issues, driven by a firm belief in the power and value of human rights. We look for avenues to positively engage with and empower the global North Korean community.

Membership Benefits

Website

Mission

Membership Benefits

Website Mission

Mission
UAEM at Yale unites activists from diverse backgrounds and envisions a world where universities and research institutions play a key role in promoting access to life-saving medicines and technologies for all. We stand firm in our belief that access to medicines is a basic human right. We work to promote access to medicines and medical innovations, change norms and practices in academic patenting and licensing, and empower students to advocate for a biomedical research and development system driven by the public good.

Membership Benefits

Website Mission Membership Benefits

Mission
At YWCAPS, we believe global issues demand a variety of perspectives. WCAPS is a platform devoted to women of color that cultivates a strong voice and network for its members while encouraging dialogue and strategies for engaging in policy discussions on an international scale. Through our dedication to mentorship and partnerships and our passion for changing the global community landscape, we remain committed to achieving our vision of advancing the leadership and professional development of women of color in the fields of international peace, security, and conflict transformation.

Membership Benefits
Mentorship program and International organization access

Website Mission

Mission
Our mission is to achieve equity, political rights, and social inclusion by advancing policies and practices that expand human and civil rights, eliminate discrimination, and accelerate the well-being, education, and economic security of Black people and all persons of color.

Membership Benefits

Website Mission

Mission
The Yale Existential Threats Initiative - A Student Organization (YETI) is a student organization that aims to motivate and prepare students to pursue careers and projects reducing existential risks.

Membership Benefits

Website Mission

Mission
The Yale Foreign Policy Initiative (YFPI) is a student-run organization dedicated to the creation of comprehensive and research-backed solutions to tackle the world's leading foreign affairs issues. Partnering with think tanks, government agencies, and the Jackson School in pursuit of policy research, YFPI seeks to prepare generations of Yale undergraduates for careers in foreign service and international relations.

Membership Benefits

Website Mission

Mission
Yale Friends of MSF supports the lifesaving work of Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) by advocating for equitable access to healthcare and building a community of students passionate about humanitarian medicine. We envision a world where access to medical care is not determined by conflict, geography, or politics, and we are committed to raising awareness of the challenges MSF faces in caring for the most vulnerable populations. We aim to inspire action and amplify MSF’s mission of providing medical care where it is needed most, while also advocating a healthcare system that prioritizes human dignity above all.

Membership Benefits

Website Mission

Mission
The Yale Undergraduate Government Relations Group seeks to equip Yale undergraduates with the knowledge and skills to navigate lobbying and legislative advocacy. The Group aims to foster civic engagement and empower students to influence the political process and drive meaningful change.

Membership Benefits

Website Mission

Mission
The Yale Institute for Diplomacy, Development, and Security (YIDDS) - an Undergraduate Organization, is unwaveringly committed to harmonizing three essential pillars – security, diplomacy, and global development. Driven by a steadfast dedication to foster an inclusive, equitable, and sustainable world, we recognize the transformative role that students play in shaping the future of diplomacy and international development. Our central mission is to meticulously prepare the next generation of changemakers for multifaceted careers, laying the groundwork for their impactful contributions to society. Through a seamless integration of these critical elements, we aim to cultivate a new cohort of leaders deeply committed to advancing informed policies. Rooted in Yale's student community, we aspire to serve as a catalyst, uniting the global community through thoughtful, evidence-based initiatives. The outcome is a tangible manifestation of our dedication to fostering a world where diplomacy, development, and security converge seamlessly, creating lasting positive change on a global scale.

Membership Benefits

Website Mission

Mission
After the political turbulence of the 1960s, a group of Yale students came together seeking to promote a better understanding of global affairs. As a result, in 1969, the Yale International Relations Association (YIRA) was founded.
The Yale International Relations Association strives to foster conversation about international relations on campus and beyond through conferences, classes, travel, publications, and speaker and social events. We aim to create an inclusive, diverse, and accessible educational space for students, providing resources that enrich public speaking, leadership, critical analysis, and problem-solving abilities so members may best apply their passion for international relations and give back to the world.

Membership Benefits

Website Mission

Mission
YCARE is dedicated to challenging and transforming carceral systems through education, dialogue, and action. We strive to reduce police presence and replace punitive structures with supportive care, both at Yale and in New Haven. Our goal is to raise awareness about the prison-industrial complex, advocate for abolitionist principles, and promote non-punitive, community-based solutions to address harm and conflict within our community.

Membership Benefits

Website Mission

Mission
The mission of Yale Undergraduates for UNICEF is to increase awareness of issues affecting children both globally and locally. We will contribute to the efforts dedicated to children’s health, welfare, safety, and livelihood through education, advocacy, community service, and fundraising.

Membership Benefits

Website Mission

Mission
YaleBleeds's mission is to destigmatize menstruation and work towards menstrual equity at Yale, in New Haven, in Connecticut, in the United States, and beyond. This includes advocacy, education, and service/volunteering work. Advocacy work includes working to increase access to free menstrual products — both disposable and reusable — on campus or wider legislative work in communities outside Yale (such as New Haven Public Schools, Connecticut, and more). Education includes hosting workshops on period poverty and menstrual equity, sustainable menstrual products, the intersection of LGBTQ+ experiences with menstruation, reproductive rights, menstruation-related disorders, and more. Service/volunteering work includes hosting menstrual product donation drives and packing parties, working with Dwight Hall and other campus groups to serve local communities and those in need, and more.

Membership Benefits

Website Mission

Mission
To organize Yale's campus to support the human rights of the Palestinian people through political advocacy and cultural awareness.

Membership Benefits