Youth Assembly at the United Nations

YA+12: On the Road to Actions

August 3-6 • Emerging Global Leaders Seminar at Fairleigh Dickinson University

August 7, 8, and 9, 2013 at UN General Assembly Hall, NYC

Build Your Own Experience: YA at the UN, NYC, FDU, Pace, and more …

Global Youth Leadership Experience + Action Weekend

Global Youth Leadership Experience

Ivy League Youth Leadership Experience

Conference + Action Weekend Experience

Ivy League + Conference + Action Weekend Experience

Basic Conference Experience

A gathering of nearly 600 global youth leaders, at UN Headquarters

Focus: Youth Led Development and the Millennium Development Goals

Outcomes: Ideas, Leadership, Global Networking, Social Entrepreneurship

Opportunities: Training, Information Sharing, and Cultural Exchange

What is the Youth Assembly?

Global Youth Leadership Experience + Action Weekend

Day 1- Day 4: Saturday – Tuesday, August 3-6

Emerging Global Leaders Seminar at Fairleigh Dickinson University – Certificate-Based Course

Travel to the beautiful Florham campus of Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) for the Emerging Global Leaders Seminar (EGLS). Led by FDU faculty and FAF Executive Director Patrick Sciarratta, EGLS is an intensive certificate-based mini-course which includes hands-on workshops, panel discussions, evening culture events, site visits to a Fortune 500 company and a major community development organization.

Day 5- Day 7: Wednesday - Friday, August 7-9

Youth Assembly at the United Nations

The Summer Youth Assembly at the United Nations is focus on youth led development toward the achieving the eight UN Millennium Development Goals. During the three days at the United Nations, participants experience plenary sessions, workshops, round table discussions, networking, renowned speakers, expert workshop facilitators, and UN Staff participation in sessions. Activities mostly take place in the UN General Assembly Hall and also include a guided tour of UN, visit to a Permanent Mission of UN, MDG Campaign Night and Culture Night Dinners, and a Farewell Party Dinner Cruise along Manhattan island.

Day 8 – Day 9: Saturday – Sunday, August 10-11

ACTION WEEKEND in New York City

Put into ACTION, all that you learned during the YA - and with other Global Youth leaders in an AMAZING, once-in-a-lifetime experience. Take part in a special volunteer service campaign in Manhattan, organized in cooperation with the NYC Mayor's Office; witness a life changing arts program and discuss it together, afterwards: learn how cultural exchange can affect real paradigm shifts in how we see the world – and each other (event and aprés-show discussion to be revealed closer to the date). Then kick back at some of the hottest clubs in the nation with members of the International Youth Council, the active, global alumni association of the Youth Assembly.

Day 10: Monday, August 12

Departure!

Take with you meaningful experiences and friendships, transfer to the airport and catch the flight home with bags full of memories …

For more information about this package, please contact:Ms. Yanyu Li, Program CoordinatorEmail: Yanyu@faf.org │ Phone: 1(203) 542 0652

Global Youth Leadership Experience + Action Weekend

Recent Speakers at the YA

Arun Gandhi, Grandson of Mahatma Gandhi

Kathy Ireland, CEO and Chief Designer of Kathy Ireland Worldwide

Rev. Jesse Jackson

Johann Olav Koss; other Olympic medalists

Angelique Kidjo, Award winning singer-songwriter

UN Ambassador Susan Rice

Friendship Ambassadors Foundation is a 501c3 not for profit, tax-exempt organization, affiliated with the United Nations Department of Public Information, with Consultative Status at UNESCO ● www.faf.org

Global Youth Leadership Experience

Day 1- Day 4: Saturday – Tuesday, August 3-6

Emerging Global Leaders Seminar at Fairleigh Dickinson University – Certificate-Based Course

Travel to the beautiful Florham campus of Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) for the Emerging Global Leaders Seminar (EGLS). Led by FDU faculty and FAF Executive Director Patrick Sciarratta, EGLS is an intensive certificate-based mini-course which includes hands-on workshops, panel discussions, evening culture events, site visits to a Fortune 500 company and a major community development organization.

Day 5- Day 7: Wednesday - Friday, August 7-9

Youth Assembly at the United Nations

The Summer Youth Assembly at the United Nations is focus on youth led development toward the achieving the eight UN Millennium Development Goals. During the three days at the United Nations, participants experience plenary sessions, workshops, round table discussions, networking, renowned speakers, expert workshop facilitators, and UN Staff participation in sessions. Activities mostly take place in the UN General Assembly Hall and also include a guided tour of UN, visit to a Permanent Mission of UN, MDG Campaign Night and Culture Night Dinners, and a Farewell Party Dinner Cruise along Manhattan island.

Global Youth Leadership Experience

Day 8: Saturday, August 10

Volunteerism in New York

Stay on after the YA for a day of Service and Volunteer Program arranged through New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s Office. It will be a major NYC effort to allow people better enjoy NYC. Our delegation will help in several ways: PUTTING THE YA INTO ACTION!

Day 9: Sunday, August 11

Departure!

Take with you meaningful experiences and friendships, transfer to the airport and catch the flight home with bags full of memories …

For more information about this package, please contact:Ms. Yanyu Li, Program CoordinatorEmail: Yanyu@faf.org │ Phone: 1(203) 542 0652More than 100 Participants already signed up

for this package. Limited spaces available. Sign up today with Ms. Yanyu Li.

Support for YA Youth:

The Resolution Project

• An bi-annual opportunity to submit a social venture to The Resolution Project’s Social Venture Challenge at the YA (BA student level, only).

• The Challenge encourages and rewards Youth Assembly participants for building teams or submitting individual plans for actual social ventures that can make a real impact on global development today

• The Challenge provides a grant of up to $3,000 and 2 years or more of professional mentorship for the winning Resolution Fellows and their ventures – through launch.

Recent Resolution Fellows Awarded Cash and Mentorship During

the Youth Assembly at the UN

Day 1: Sunday, August 4 - Arrival & Orientation

Day 2 - 3: Monday - Tuesday, August 5-6

Ivy League Colleges Exploration

Join YA delegates on an exciting site inspection visit to some of the best universities in the world: Yale, Harvard, MIT and Brown. Campus tours, ‘Open House’ meetings with Administration officials, and local touring in New Haven and Boston.

Day 4 – 6: Wednesday – Friday, August 7-9

Youth Assembly at the United Nations

The Summer Youth Assembly at the United Nations is focus on youth led development toward the achieving the eight UN Millennium Development Goals. During the three days at the United Nations, participants experience plenary sessions, workshops, round table discussions, networking, renowned speakers, expert workshop facilitators, and UN Staff participation in sessions. Activities mostly take place in the UN General Assembly Hall and also include a guided tour of UN, visit to a Permanent Mission of UN, MDG Campaign Night and Culture Night Dinners, and a Farewell Party Dinner Cruise along Manhattan island.

Day 10: Saturday, August 10 - Departure

Ivy League Youth Leadership Experience

For more information about this package, please contact Ms. Yanyu Li : Email: Yanyu@faf.org │ Phone: 1(203) 542 0652

"I urge you to see your time (at the YA) as a call to action. The world needs each and every one of you to do your part in transforming our world and building a

more sustainable and equitable future for all." – U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki Moon‐

"It is a great pleasure to send greetings to Friendship

Ambassadors Foundation's Youth Delegates. I can't thank you enough for demonstrating your commitment to making a difference, and I encourage each of you to

continue to give back to others.” – Michael R. Bloomberg, Mayor, New York City

“If you saw the impact you have had on the youth (and

young at heart) attending the Assemblyyou would have to shade your eyes from the brightness

of hope. We applaud you for your good work.”– Paulette Schatz, UNDP Kabul Afghanistan‐

Testimonials...

Conference + Action Weekend ExperienceDay 1: Tuesday, August 6 - Arrival & Orientation

Day 2 - 4: Wednesday – Friday, August 7-9

Youth Assembly at the United NationsDuring the three days Youth Assembly at the United Nations, participants experience plenary sessions, workshops, round table discussions, networking, renowned speakers, expert workshop facilitators, and UN Staff participation in sessions. Activities also include a guided tour of UN, visit to a Permanent Mission of UN, Campaign Night, Culture Night, and Farewell Party (cruise dinner around Manhattan island).

Day 5-6: Saturday – Sunday, August 10-11

Action Weekend in New York CityPut into ACTION with other Global Youth leaders in an AMAZING, once-in-a-lifetime experience. Take part in a special volunteer service campaign organized in cooperation with the NYC Mayor's Office; witness a life changing arts program and discuss it together, afterwards: learn how the arts can change lives and affect real paradigm shifts in how we see the world – and each other. Then kick back at some of the hottest clubs with members of the International Youth Council, the active, global alumni association of YA.

Day 7: Monday, August 12 - Departure

For more information about this package, please contact Ms. Yanyu Li : Email: Yanyu@faf.org │ Phone: 1(203) 542 0652

Testimonials...

"I miss everyone there! It was so fantastic. I got SO much out of it.” - Jillian Thomsen, Australia

“This Youth Assembly offers a timely opportunity to learn from and inspire each other. I urge you

to see your time here as a call to action.” - UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon

“Now I feel that I am not alone and change is possible.” - Anon., YA Participant

"Simply Fabulous!, the youth assembly set the tone for a future set up for humanity. It was most

amazing for me meeting youths of my age, who have done so much ….” - Aduragbemi Ogunbanke, Nigeria

“The YA has brought a significant change to my life. I always thought about impossibilities. I thought that I can't achieve things on my own. But now, I feel inspired. I feel motivated … this conference has empowered me to go for my dream.” – Daniel Henry Smith, Liberia

Ivy League + Conference + Action Weekend Experience

Day 1: Monday, August 5 - Arrival & Orientation

Day 2: Tuesday, August 6

Ivy League Colleges ExplorationJoin YA delegates on an exciting site inspection visit to some of the best universities in the world: Yale, Harvard, and MIT. Campus tours, ‘Open House’ meetings with Administration officials, and local touring in New Haven and Boston.

Day 3 – 5: Wednesday – Friday, August 7-9

Youth Assembly at the United NationsThe Summer Youth Assembly at the United Nations is focus on youth led development toward the achieving the eight UN Millennium Development Goals. During the three days at the United Nations, participants experience plenary sessions, workshops, round table discussions, networking, renowned speakers, expert workshop facilitators, and UN Staff participation in sessions. Activities mostly take place in the UN General Assembly Hall and also include a guided tour of UN, visit to a Permanent Mission of UN, MDG Campaign Night and Culture Night Dinners, and a Farewell Party Dinner Cruise along Manhattan island.

Day 6: Saturday, August 10

Volunteerism in New YorkParticipate Service and Volunteer Program arranged through New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s Office. It will be a major NYC effort to allow people better enjoy NYC. Our delegation will help in several ways: PUTTING THE YA INTO ACTION!

Day 7: Sunday, August 11 - Departure

For more information about this package, please contact Ms. Yanyu Li : Email: Yanyu@faf.org │ Phone: 1(203) 542 0652

Basic Conference Experience

Day 1: Tuesday, August 6

Arrival & Orientation

Day 2 – 4: Wednesday – Friday, August 7-9

Youth Assembly at the United Nations

The Summer Youth Assembly at the United Nations is focus on youth led development in successfully achieving the eight UN Millennium Development Goals. During the three days at the United Nations, participants experience plenary sessions, workshops, round table discussions, networking, renowned speakers, expert workshop facilitators, and UN Staff participation in sessions.Activities also include a guided tour of UN, visit to a Permanent Mission of UN, Campaign Night, Culture Night, and Farewell Party (cruise dinner around Manhattan island).

Day 10: Saturday, August 10

Departure

Take with you meaningful experiences and friendships, transfer to the airport and catch the flight home with bags full of memories …

For more information about this package, please contact Ms. Yanyu Li : Email: Yanyu@faf.org │ Phone: 1(203) 542 0652

'What could be a better message of hope and inspiration than the fact that young people are acknowledged by the UN as full partners in designing, implementing, and evaluating the policies and programmes affecting their lives? I was once sitting in the same setting as you, not sure if I could really influence policies. The Secretary-General and the UN send a clear message with my appointment that all youth can contribute and nothing for youth should be done without youth involvement.” – Ahmad Alhindawi, Secretary General’s Special Envoy for Youth, UN, Jan 2013 "Participation in public decision-making is usually limited to exercising the right to vote. Your participation in the Youth Assembly indicates otherwise. Your presence here at the UN indicates that you have taken an interest in participating in some way in making the world we share a better place for all. "We hope you will be inspired by the example of Ahmad Alhindawi who just a short time ago was participating in this Assembly and wondering whether he would ever have an opportunity to influence politics. You (too) can make important contributions” – Maher Nasser, Director of Outreach, Department of Public Information, UN, Jan 2013

Your 2013 Welcome to the United Nations!

Friendship Ambassadors Foundation is a 501c3 not for profit, tax-exempt organization, affiliated with the United Nations Department of Public Information, with Consultative Status at UNESCO ● www.faf.org