đź“… Changemaker Academy Workshop with CSIS (UPENN)
Wednesday, March 19 | ⏰ 12:30 – 1:30 PM (ET)
🔹 Led by experts from the Center for Social Impact Strategy (CSIS) at the University of Pennsylvania, this session offers an interactive experience showcasing why the Changemaker Academy is the perfect training ground for future changemakers.
2025 Webinars on Changemaking, Climate Entrepreneurship, Fundraising & UN
We invite you to three upcoming webinars designed to help you grow as a leader, innovator, and fundraiser! These interactive sessions will give you hands-on insights from top experts and help you take your impact to the next level.
đź“… Climate Entrepreneurship Academy Workshop with NYU
Monday, March 24 | ⏰ 11:00 – 12:00 PM (ET)
🔹 Hosted by NYU SPS Center for Global Affairs (CGA), this hands-on workshop will introduce you to the Climate Entrepreneurship Academy and show how it can be your launchpad for making an impact in climate innovation.
📅 Fundraising Workshop – Identifying Sponsors
Thursday, March 27 | ⏰ 12:00 – 1:00 PM (ET)
🔹 Based on participant feedback, this session will focus on how to identify potential sponsors for your initiatives. If you’re looking to fund your projects or secure support, this workshop is for you!
đź“…Â UN Career Development and info session on UN Citizenship Training Academy
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 | ⏰ 9:00 – 10:00 AM (ET)
🔹 Join us to discover how this program can empower you with the skills, knowledge, and global connections to lead in international environments! Find out how to earn UNITAR & AFS certifications.
30th AFS Youth Assembly Agenda: Insights from the Youth Advisory Council
The Youth Assembly Advisory Council’s dynamic leaders discuss youth priorities and the concept of the 30th AFS Youth Assembly, which will be held on August 8-10, 2025 in New York City. Results from the Global Survey are presented where hundreds of youth voices were heard on setting the agenda for the AFS Youth Assembly. Join us as we come together to unite for global action. Find out more.
Virtual Workshops about AFS Youth Assembly Academies
3 exclusive workshops tailored just for AFS Youth Assembly Delegates and friends to get a sneak peak in our Academies. We had exclusive guest facilitators from Ivy League University of Pennsylvania Center for Social Impact Strategy, renowned New York University (NYU) Center for Global Affairs as well as senior members of the UN Security Council.
WHAT ARE THESE WORKSHOPS ABOUT?
- 🌟 An engaging, hands-on workshop to get a taste of our Changemaker Academy, presented by CSIS at Ivy League UPenn. This workshop took place on Tuesday, March 12 at 12 PM EST.
- 🌱 An interactive, application-focused session to get a taste of our Climate Entrepreneurship Academy, presented by NYU. This workshop took place on Thursday, March 21 at 11 AM EST.
- 🌍 A discussion on International Affairs featuring a seasoned diplomat. Dive into the intricate world of diplomacy and international cooperation. This workshop took place on Thursday, April 4 at 12 PM EST.
ARE THESE WORKSHOPS RIGHT FOR ME?
These 60-minute workshops are carefully crafted to provide you with a firsthand experience of what our academies have to offer. Led by industry experts and thought leaders, each workshop will dive deep into a specific theme, giving you a glimpse of the knowledge, skills, and experiences awaiting you.
However, space for these workshops is limited, and we want to ensure that every participant gets the most out of their experience. Therefore, we kindly ask that you only register for the online workshops if you are genuinely interested in exploring the possibility of booking a themed academy.
WHAT WILL I GET OUT OF THESE WORKSHOPS?
By attending these workshops, you’ll not only gain valuable insights and knowledge but also have the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and discover the perfect academy to further your personal and professional growth. You’ll learn more about these special programs:
- The Changemakers Academy delivered by the Center for Social Impact Strategy at the University of Pennsylvania
- The Climate Entrepreneurship Academy, in partnership with NYU SPS Center for Global Affairs
- The International Affairs Academy
Setting the 29th AFS Youth Assembly Agenda
In the webinar with the Youth Assembly Advisory Council you’ll learn what’s next and how the 29th Session of the AFS Youth Assembly will address the theme “Forge Our Shared Future.” Find out more.
The Youth Assembly Advisory Council’s outstanding leaders discuss youth priorities and the concept of the 29th AFS Youth Assembly, which will be held on August 16-18, 2024 in New York City. Results from the Global Survey were presented where hundreds of youth voices were heard on setting the agenda for the AFS Youth Assembly.
Meet Experts from NYU and UPenn
This special online event offered a behind-the-scenes look at what is in store for this year’s AFS Youth Assembly. You had the opportunity to hear from AFS and our partners at New York University (NYU) and Penn Center for Social Impact Strategy. These experts shared insights into how you can get empowered with new skills and strengthen your action network with AFS Youth Assembly program packages. Watch the recording below!
Discover Delegate Opportunities
Watch this recording to find out about how you can win a $10,000 award, get recognized on the main stage in front of hundreds of people or get to showcase your impact to other Youth Assembly Delegates.
- Get practical advice from one of last year’s winner Larissa Cevallos what to keep in mind when preparing your successful AFS Young Global Citizen Award application
- Learn from Nadine Khawli how she wrote her Youth Assembly application that got her selected as the Outstanding Youth Delegate 2022
Fundraise Your Way to the Youth Assembly
Great fundraisers aren’t born. They are made. Anyone can become a great fundraiser by learning the principles behind raising money and developing the right strategies. In our 1-hour session, you will learn from experts:
- 3 principles of great fundraising
- How you can create your own narrative to get you started on your fundraising campaign
- Which strategies our ambassadors have used successfully
Setting the 28th Youth Assembly Agenda with Insights from the New Youth Advisory Council
The Youth Assembly Advisory Council‘s eight appointed outstanding youth will help shape the agenda for the 28th Youth Assembly on August 11-13, 2023 in NYC. Hear from youth around the world about their global and local priorities as we discuss the theme for next year. Results from the Global Survey were presented where hundreds of youths’ voices were heard on setting the agenda for the Youth Assembly.
Reimagining the Future: Megatrends and the 2022 Youth AssemblyÂ
What should the next Youth Assembly focus on to mobilize young people to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and make a difference in their communities? On September 23, 2021 AFS convened a virtual dialogue titled, Reimagining the Future: Megatrends and the 2022 Youth Assembly with global youth leaders, UN and NGO experts, as a side event during the 76th United Nations General Assembly and a way to bring young people to the table and give them a voice.
The Future Youth Want: Interdependence Cooperation and Friendship
In celebration of the International Friendship Day on July 31, 2020, the Friendship Ambassadors Foundation collaborated with One Shared World in presenting a virtual live event to discuss #TheFutureYouthWant.
Youth Creating a Better World: Young Women Leaders
On June 24, 2020, Friendship Ambassadors Executive Director Dr. Andrew Macdonald and Youth Assembly alumni from around the world discussed the unique challenges faced by young female leaders today.
Youth Leadership: COVID-19 and Beyond
Join FA Executive Director Andrew Macdonald and our ambassadors from around the world for a discussion on youth leadership in the face of COVID-19 and how young people can help turn the tide on this crisis.