YSP Canada is a chapter of the greater umbrella organization IAYSP (International Association for Youth and Students for Peace) which has active chapters in 49 countries around the world and counting.

Youth and Students for Peace in Canada works under the Universal Peace Federation banner as its official youth arm since 2020. YSP has charitable status

Our mission is to advance world peace by empowering youth and students to become global citizens through character education and peace projects supporting the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals (17 SDG's)

Members of YSP envision a global family of young people building a world of peace with true love

YSP's four core values are:

Responsibility

Integrity

Service

Empathy

These serve as our moral compass in our RISE to action