AFS Youth Assembly Ambassadors are students and young professionals from around the world who are looking to become pioneers in their community, help youth have a voice at the global stage and represent the mission of the AFS Youth Assembly.
Alumni of the AFS Youth Assembly will be invited to apply to the Ambassador Program after the conference in August.
The AFS Award for Young Global Citizens recognizes young people for their commitment to improving the global community and whose actions contribute to a more just, peaceful, and tolerant world.
The winner will receive a $10,000 prize.
Delegates of the AFS Youth Assembly are invited to apply to the AFS Award for Young Global Citizens. Once you are accepted as a Delegate you will be sent information via email about applying to the awards.
Applications close on July 2, 2026.
The Award will be awarded to a Youth Assembly delegate who:
More information is available upon registration.
After a rigorous selection process, one Outstanding Youth Delegate will be identified out of over 700 youth from 100 countries and will be awarded at the Closing session.
The application questionnaire Delegates complete at the time of applying will be used to assess their candidacy for the Outstanding Youth Delegate Award. No additional applications need to be submitted.
IMPORTANT: Accepted delegates will be emailed an application to apply for this award.
Applications close on July 2, 2026.
Shortlisted candidates will be selected from the accepted Delegates of the AFS Youth Assembly.
After a rigorous selection process, one Outstanding Youth Delegate will be identified out of over 700 youth from 100 countries and will be awarded at the Closing session.
In this exhibit style event, selected AFS Youth Assembly Delegates will present their work to fellow Delegates, network and find meaningful ways to collaborate on projects around the world. Delegates presenting at the event will be featured and be able to show off impact created locally and globally.
Delegates attending the event will:
Once you are accepted as a Delegate you will be sent information via email about applying to the Action & Impact Hub.
Applications close on July 2, 2026.
The Opportunities Fair is an exclusive event for the AFS Youth Assembly Delegates to navigate global opportunities and build connections that matter. The exhibit style event will showcase universities, international non-profits, United Nations programs and agencies, corporations and ways to get involved in your own country and globally. Delegates will learn about exciting campaigns and initiatives and exchange ideas with well known organizations staff at the event.
The Opportunities Fair will take place on August 13, 2026 in Geneva, Switzerland.
The deadline to apply for it is July 15, 2026.
Join Global Up for Individuals, an award-winning virtual program designed to empower you with global skills and intercultural competence. Once you complete this program, you will obtain the award-winning AFS Global Competence Certificate (GCC) and get a digital Credly badge that celebrates your learning achievements.
We recognized the work of young leaders who are breaking new grounds in the movement for sustainable development. Outstanding Youth Delegates were selected from hundreds of Delegates from different countries around the world who attended previous Youth Assemblies.
Young leaders with an idea for a social impact project that contributes to the Global Goals competed for the Global Impact Challenge. Discover the winning projects submitted to regional GAIN Hub, receiving mentorship and seed funding for their venture.
The Youth Assembly has 20,000 alumni from 160 countries. Meet some of the most outstanding alumni we have!
