young professionals in foreign policy: two-page factsheet
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WHO WE ARE
Young Professionals in Foreign Policy fosters the next generation of foreign policy leaders by providing young professionals with the knowledge, skills, exposure and relationships to tackle critical global challenges over the course of their careers. Founded in 2004, YPFP has grown to over 7,000 members worldwide, with branches in Brussels, London, New York and Washington, DC.
Our members realize that no one joins the field of foreign policy to work in a vacuum. We recognize the need for collaboration, communication and shared learning experience. YPFP provides those valuable opportunities to our members, which is why our mission has resonated with young professionals around the globe.
2011 HIGHLIGHTS
WHAT WE Do
We set out to build a community that reflects our understanding of the world, the global challenges we will face and the leadership that will be required to overcome them. YPFP members engage one another on a wide range of foreign policy issues through innovative programming with todayʼs foreign policy leaders and experts.
YPFPʼs speaker series, discussion groups, conferences, online resources, membership activities and leadership initiatives offer our members the opportunity to expand their knowledge, learn new skills and develop relationships that will last a lifetime. YPFPʼs three public service programs serving refugees, veterans and urban youth reflect our commitment to ethical leadership.
Over 7,000 global members
• Brussels, est. 2008, 800 membersAwarded a Transatlantic Partnership Initiative grant from the US Mission to the EU to implement a series of conferences promoting transatlantic relations.
• London, est. 2006, 600 membersRecently created a Board of Patrons with five distinguished members, including former Secretary of State, Honorable Andrew Mitchell and former NATO Secretary General, Lord George Roberts.
• New York, est. 2007, 400 membersHosted programming event “Banks, Bubbles, and Bailout: Managing Crises and
the New Normal,” featuring 2001 Nobel Prize winning economist Joseph Stigliz.
• Washington, est. 2005, 5,000 members Speaker events featuring Under Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs Michèle Flournoy and Journalist Bob Woodward.
• Opportunities to meet and work with young professionals on projects in your areas of interest and instantly acquire a broad, deep professional network.
• Rich intellectual discourse among peers and numerous educational opportunities.
• Exposure to prominent national and international foreign policy leaders.
• Interconnectivity with members worldwide through the Global Presence Program and through www.ypfp.org.
• Professional development opportunties to help members build the knowledge, skill, exposure and relationships necessary to tackle critical global challenges.
TOP MEMBER AFFILIATIONS
Booz Allen HamiltonBrookings InstitutionCarnegie Endowment forInternational PeaceCenter for Strategic & InternationalStudiesCouncil on Foreign Relations
USAIDU.S. ArmyU.S. Department of StateU.S. Department of DefenseU.S. CongressThe World Bank
Columbia UniversityJohns Hopkins UniversityGeorge Washington UniversityGeorgetown UniversityKing's College LondonLondon School of Economics
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH YPFP?
To become a member of YPFP, please visit http://www.ypfp.org/membership or contact [email protected] for more information.
YPFP’s professional volunteer staff positions offer the next generation of foreign policy leaders the opportunity to lead now. YPFP offers the unparalleled opportunity to develop and practicecritical management and leadership skills needed to envision and execute innovative solutions to global challenges. For more information please contact [email protected].
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