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Join us at the 2025 AFS Youth Assembly!

August 8-10, 2025 in New York City, USA

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Forge Our Shared Future

Thank you for joining us in 2024!

As global citizens we need to come together to save our planet, our people, our shared prosperity and create a peaceful world where we and future generations can live and thrive. The AFS Youth Assembly is a global platform that cultivates an international network of young leaders and changemakers through exchange, education, action and impact. The 2024 event agenda focused on:

  • Global Shocks: Tackling Humanitarian Crises
  • Future of Education: Leveraging Technology & Innovation
  • Transform Our Future: Unite for Climate Action
  • Food Security: Strengthen Global Food Systems
Discover the highlights of the 2024 AFS Youth Assembly

Who Attends?

The Youth Assembly brings together the world’s foremost young leaders and changemakers. The Youth Assembly delegates, age 18 to 32, come from over 100 countries and possess strong leadership potential as well as keen interest in global issues.

Meet our alumni

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Get Involved in the Alumni Impact Network

AFS invites you to be part of the Youth Assembly Alumni Impact Network Community, designed to accelerate your impact both regionally and globally. Our newly launched alumni engagement initiative offers you opportunities that:

  • Support Your Action and Impact: Get help with action-driven projects, mentorship, and expert connections.
  • Access Seed Funding: Receive financial support for your projects and initiatives.
  • Promote Regional Collaboration: Join local hubs to share knowledge and collaborate with peers globally.
  • Showcase Your Achievements: Have your work showcased globally.
  • Develop Your Skills: Benefit from youth opportunities, skill development sessions, and peer-to-peer support.
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Become a 2025 AFS Youth Assembly Ambassador

Have you attended the AFS Youth Assembly before, and would like to take your experience to the next level? Would you like to be a pioneer in your community, help youth have a voice on the global stage and represent the mission of the AFS Youth Assembly?

Apply by September 23, 2024 to become an Ambassador for the next AFS Youth Assembly taking place on August 8-10, 2025 in New York City!
Find out more & apply now

The AFS Youth Assembly Program Includes:

Keynote Talks

Get inspired by today’s trailblazers and influencers

Thematic Discussions

Interact with panels of experts and leaders in various areas of inquiry

Skill-Building Workshops

Engage in in-depth discussions or activities to develop practical skills

AFS Award for Young Global Citizens Finals

Finalists pitch their ideas to distinguished panel of judges for funding

Networking

Make connections with young leaders from all over the world

Awards

Find out the winners of the Outstanding Youth Delegate Award

Field Visits

Get an inside look into the working of global and national institutions and organizations

Special Events

Make new friends or collaborators through special dinners, CultureFest and more

Find out more about the program in 2024

“The AFS Youth Assembly empowered me to embrace my role as a changemaker and encouraged me to take action towards positive change in my community. It has enhanced my leadership skills, communication abilities, and problem-solving capabilities. Moreover, the networking opportunities provided at the AFS Youth Assembly have expanded my professional connections and opened doors for potential collaborations.”

—Ereeny Hozain, 21 years old, Egypt

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Sponsor the AFS Youth Assembly

We are dedicated to making the Youth Assembly a diverse, inclusive, accessible event that includes young people from as many countries and communities as possible. This cannot be done without the support of generous AFS Youth Assembly Sponsors.

As a sponsor you can empower and connect with the next generation of leaders while demonstrating in a tangible way, your organization’s commitment to diversity by developing youth from countries and backgrounds around the world to tackle global challenges and transform their vision for a better future into action.

Contact us for top sponsorship opportunities

Past Youth Assemblies

  1. Forge Our Shared Future #YA29

  2. Breakthrough to a Better Future #YA28

  3. Dare to Reshape the World #YA27

  4. Accelerate! Youth for SDGs 2030 #YA26

  5. It’s Time: Youth for Global Impact #YA25

The 2024 AFS Youth Assembly was supported by:

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