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New Horizons: Highlights from YA24

Dear Friends, I hope this finds you well. I’m pleased to share with you some updates on what we’ve been up to, as well as a glimpse into what’s next…

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It’s Time: An Invitation to Take Action

“You are standing up and speaking out. You are on the right side of history” – António Guterres, UN Secretary-General These words resonate strongly with me as I watched events…

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From The Youth Assembly to Youth Impact

Beyond the status quo Global problems, including war, poverty, and environmental degradation, persist at the expense of human development and a sustainable planet. While we’ve seen progress in the last…

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5 Meaningful Ways to Improve Yourself as a Young Leader

Over the past several years, the social consciousness, civic engagement, and entrepreneurial spirit of young people have increased dramatically as Millennials and Gen Z take over and lead many cause…

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Are you a Friend of Humanity?

Nominations are now closed for the Distinguished Alumni Friend of Humanity Award The story of the Friendship Ambassadors Foundation began over sixty years ago and is now made up of…

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Making a Difference in the World in the Decade of Action

The UN Secretary General has called on society to make the 2020’s a Decade of Action. He saw a need to accelerate sustainable solutions to achieve the SDG’s by 2030.…

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Beginning the Decade of Youth Action

Note: This blog is a transcript of an opening keynote delivered by Andrew Macdonald during the Decade of Youth Action kick-off event on March 4, 2020, at the United Nations Headquarters…

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New Impact Report Kicks off the Decade of Action

We are proud to release the inaugural Impact Report, which presents the outcome of action-oriented initiatives – the Pathways to Impact program and the Impact Challenge. During the Friendship Ambassadors’…

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Harnessing the Power of Friendship to Change the World

The Inspiring History of the Friendship Ambassadors Foundation by Andrew McDonald Over sixty years ago, a young 19-year-old had a life-changing experience that would lead to him to impact the…

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The AFS Youth Assembly is a unique platform that cultivates a global network of young leaders and changemakers through exchange, education, action and impact. It empowers the next generation of leaders with opportunities to connect with like-minded peers, trailblazers, and influencers, develop global competence and critical skills, and transform their vision for a better future through innovative action.

The Youth Assembly was founded in 2004 by the Friendship Ambassadors Foundation (FAF), a not-for-profit organization with a history that dates back to 1958. FAF and its flagship program, the Youth Assembly, are now a part of AFS Intercultural Programs.

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