Young Americans for Freedom (YAF) is a conservative youth organization that was founded in 1960. While the 1960s were its most successful years in terms of numbers and influence, YAF continued to be active as a national organization until the late 1990s. Today, a number of college students have started independent student groups at universities nationwide bearing YAF's name and logo.
In the spirit of the once prominent organization, a number of college students have created campus organizations bearing the YAF's name and logo. The only actual organization left can be found in California. California YAF is a statewide political action committee that endorses and assists conservative candidates for public office.
On college campuses, the independent YAF chapters have been involved in activities including rallies supporting the armed forces, advocacy for strict control of illegal immigration, demonstrations against affirmative action and protesting liberal campus speakers. YAF has also organized protests against legislation enacting anti-discrimination protection for transsexuals.
Notable YAF chapters exist at Pennsylvania State University, Michigan State University and the University of Michigan.