Start an Amnesty youth group

We’re really excited that you’re interested in starting an Amnesty Youth Group.

You’ll soon discover the big difference our youth groups makes to its members, the wider school and those you campaign for. We provide all the materials and support you need. But do get in touch if you need help along the way.

Want to know what it's like to run a group? Hear from teachers who run groups in their schools in our short film I Talk Out: The Teacher's Cut. 

How to join

You can now affiliate a Youth group at your school or sixth-form by using this link to our online form.

Alternatively you can print out, fill in and return the form below via activism@amnesty.org.uk plus the £21 annual membership fee to set up your Amnesty youth group.

• Download a Youth Group affiliation form 

If you'd prefer mail, then please post the completed form along with your annual £21 membership fee to:

Supporter Communications Team
Amnesty International UK Section
The Human Rights Action Centre
17 - 25 New Inn Yard
London, EC2A 3EA

Getting started

We'll send you everything you need to set up your group, including eye-catching materials, campaign actions and information guides.

You can get going straight away with our Youth Activist Toolkit which includes the current campaign action to download, plus tried and tested guides on everything from planning your first meeting to lobbying politicians.

Get started right away with our Youth Activist Toolkit

Get in touch

If you have any questions at all, please contact Ebony Moreno, our Community Organiser for Youth:

Email activism@amnesty.org.uk
Phone 020 7033 1596