YDIT advocates for responsible mining practices that prioritize the well-being of local communities and future generations, this includes promoting sustainable resource management, environmental conservation, and community empowerment initiatives that benefit youth and other vulnerable groups and advocate for the rights of young workers in the mining and extraction industries, particularly in terms of safe working conditions as well as advocating for youth inclusion in decision-making processes and community development initiatives. YDIT also seeks to address the negative impacts of mining and extraction activities on young people, such as environmental degradation, health risks, and social dislocation.