About Us

Who We Are

The Chin Youth Organization of North America is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the growing Chin youth population in North America, with particular emphasis on working towards the youth's individual and collective development.

Our Mission

CYONA's mission is to cultivate youth development, education, integration, and preservation of Chin culture and literature.

Our Vision

Our vision is to nurture educated and capable individuals positively contributing to the Chin people and the greater society.

Our Core Values

Service

We believe the more we make people successful, the more successful we become.

Collaboration

We believe the more we make people successful, the more successful we become.

Representation

We believe more Chin Americans must have opportunities to serve in leadership roles at the highest levels of society.

Nonpartisanship

We believe in promoting common good rather than political agenda.

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

We believe diversity, equity and inclusion are woven into the fabric of our culture and strengthen the relations with our communities.

Integrity & Accountability

We believe more Chin Americans must have opportunities to serve in leadership roles at the highest levels of society.

Courage

We believe in standing up for what is right.

Our Key Priorities (4Ps)

To achieve its ambitious vision and mission, we have adopted four key priorities (4Ps).

Celebrate Our Identity

Celebrate Our Identity

Preserve and promote the historical heritage of the Chin culture, traditions, and literature to increase awareness of the Chin heritage and strengthen ties across generations.

Develop Character & Leadership

Develop Character & Leadership

Cultivate and develop youth leaders among the Chin to lead, achieve, and inspire others to make a difference in their communities.

Promote Education

Promote Education

Provide Chin youths access to opportunities to explore interests, skills, and passions thereby empowering to set personal and academic goals towards an inspired future.

Build Vibrant Community

Build Vibrant Community

Empower Chin youths to become good citizens by increasing civic engagement; improve social cohesion amongst Chin community; and strengthen relations with other ethnic and racial groups.

Our Impact

70,000+ Chin

As Of 2019, there are over 70,000 Chin population in the United States. CYONA focuses on providing the need of Chin American communities since 2001.

2,000+ Youth

CYONA's 11th Biennial Convention convened in Columbus, OH, attracting over 2,000 Chin youths.

25 Local Chapter

We have 25 local chapters across the United States and Canada.

Our Story - The Chin People

The Chin People
The Chin People

From colonial encounters to contemporary struggles for autonomy, the Chin people's journey is characterized by a steadfast commitment to preserving their identity while confronting the forces of change. Learn more about key events and facets of Chin history