International Young Leaders Assembly
Moral And Innovative Leadership
Vision, Service and Entrepreneurship
August 10-19, 2015
Washington D.C, Philadelphia, New York City
![]() Washington Cultural ExpeditionAugust 14, 2015- IYLA delegates pose for a group photo at Washington Monument. | ![]() Arrivals and Welcome DinnerIYLA delegates had their first orientation on August 10, 2015.They were divided into small teams to build their delegation skills. | ![]() Cross-Cultural Engagement at SDIAugust 11, 2015- Ms. Rhonda Fitzgerald, Managing Director of Sustained Dialogue Institute explaining to IYLA participants what a dialogue is and how to communicate with others effectively. |
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![]() Group A Delegates at SDIAugust 11, 2015- Delegates practicing their dialogue skills at the Sustained Dialogue Institute. | ![]() John Dickson's Opening RemarksAugust 11-2015- John Dickson, Chairman, Global Young Leaders Academy (GYLA) introducing the delegates to their tasks at the SDI workshop. | ![]() Group B Delegates at SDI workshopAugust 11, 2015-Delegates were taught the strategies of overcoming language barriers in communication. |
![]() World Bank- Entrepreneruship ForumAugust 12, 2015- A high-level engagement on combating technical challenges entrepreneurs may encounter. | ![]() Forum on Youth Leadership at WBAugust 12, 2015- Greg Rheault, Student Engagement Director, George Washington University, sharing his perspectives on youth leadership development. | ![]() Fernando Filartiga's Opening remarksAugust 12, 2015-Delegates engaged with Fernando Filartiga, Advisor Office of the Executive Director for Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay at the World Bank. |
![]() Global Forum on Service PanelFrom left to right: Corey Arnez Griffin, Senior Partnerships Advisor, Global Peace Foundation; Steven Atamian, CEO Global Brigades; Carl Triplehorn, Youth in Development Specialist, Peace Corps; Diane Melley, Vice President, IBM; Nicolas Lee, Secretary General, Asia Pacific Peace amd Development Service Alliance (APPDSA); Shrijana Sitikhu, Program Officer, Bagmati River Peace Initiative and Rise Nepal; Yeqing Li, Eexcutive Director, IYLA. | ![]() Diane Melley Addresses the DelegatesAugust 12. 2015- The Vice President of IBM, advising the delegates on service and cross-community engagement. | ![]() Forum on Entrepreneurship at WBFrom left to right: Petar Stoykov, Junior Professional Associate, World Bank; Adam Levner, Executive Director and Co=Founder, Critical Exposure; Clarence Tan, Asia-Pacific Regional Ambassador, Singularity University; Diego Mariscal, CEO and Chief Disabled Person of 2-Gether International; Orlando Ferreira, Chief Operating Officer, Inter-American Investment Corporation; Robert Tomasko, Social Enterprise Masters Program Director, American University. |
![]() Q&A Session at the World BankIYLA delegate from Bangladesh asking the Entrepreneurship Panel questions | ![]() Discussion at the World BankDelegates meet at the end of the World Bank program to share thoughts and network. | ![]() World Bank Forum Group PhotoAugust 12, 2015- After the completion of IYLA at the World Bank, the delegates pose for a group photo. |
![]() Dinner at the Malaysian Embassy, D.CAugust 12, 2015- His Excellency Datuk Dr. Awang Adek, Malaysian Ambassador to the United States sharing his vision with IYLA delegates. | ![]() Engagement at the Malaysian Embassy | ![]() IYLA and ASEAN AmbassadorsAugust 12, 2015- IYLA delegates taking a group photo with ASEAN Ambassadors. |
![]() Delegates & Phillipines AmbassadorIYLA delegates engaging with H.E. Jose L. Cuisia. Jr., Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to the United States of America. | ![]() IYLA at the U.S Department of StateAugust 13, 2015- State Department Panel From left to right: Monica Sledjeski, Cultural and Educational Programs Coordinator Office of Public Diplomacy; Aryani Manring, Mongolian Desk Officer, Kevin Sheives, China Desk Officer, and; Lawrence Grippo, Economic Unit of the Office of Chinese and Mongolian Affairs. | ![]() Q&A Session at the State DepartmentAugust 13, 2015- IYLA delegates engaging with leaders from the U.S State Department |
![]() IYLA at the Wilson Center | ![]() Leadership Forum at Wilson CenterAugust 13, 2015- Kent Hughes, Public Policy Fellow, Global Europe Program engaging with IYLA delegates | ![]() Wilson Center Forum Group PhotoAugust 13, 2015- After the completion of IYLA at the Wilson Center, the delegates pose for a group photo. |
![]() Q&A session at the Wilson CenterIYLA delegates asking questions. | ![]() Embassy Briefing- Saudi ArabiaAugust 13, 2015- Mr. Tarik, Information Specialist, engages IYLA delegates in a cultural exchange at the Embassy of Saudi Arabia, Washington D.C | ![]() Engagement at the U.S CongressAugust 14, 2015- Julius Niyonsaba, Congressional Staff, Office of U.S Senator Kirsten Gillibrand engaging with IYLA delegates. |
![]() Congressional Youth Leadership ForumAugust 14, 2015- IYLA participants addressing global challenges at the U.S Congress. | ![]() Congressional Youth Leadership ForumAugust 14, 2015- IYLA participants addressing global challenges at the U.S Congress. | ![]() Congressional Youth ForumAugust 14, 2015- After the completion of IYLA at the U.S Congress, the delegates pose for a group photo. |
![]() Award of CertificatesAugust 14, 2015-After a successful completion of the 4-day Leadership program, delegates were awarded their certificates. | ![]() Leadership Adventure at Great FallsAugust 15, 2015- Young leaders on a leadership adventure to aid their social and interpersonal development. | ![]() IYLA Delegates on a HikeAugust 15, 2015- Young leaders on a leadership adventure at Great Falls. |
![]() Teambuilding Training at Great FallsAugust 15, 2015- Leaders working together as teams | ![]() Washington Cultural ExpeditionAugust 15, 2015- IYLA delegates pose for a group photo at the Martin Luther King Memorial. | ![]() One Dream One Korea RallyAugust 15- 2015, IYLA delegates participated in the Korean Unification Rally at the Lincoln Memorial. |
![]() One K Unification SongAugust 15, 2015- Korean Cultural Performances. | ![]() One Dream One Korea RallyAugust 15, 2015- IYLA delegates show their support for the unification. | ![]() Group Photo at the Rocky Stairs |
![]() IYLA at National Constitution CenterAugust 16, 2015- Hon. Wilson Goode, Former Mayor of Philadelphia offers technical advice to IYLA delegates. | ![]() National Constitution CenterAugust 16, 2015- The panel addresses the global implications of the U.S Declaration of Independence. | ![]() IYLA Group PhotoAugust 16, 2015- After the completion of IYLA at the National Constitution Center, the delegates pose for a group photo. |
![]() Delegates at the 9/11 MemorialAugust 17, 2015- IYLA delegates honor the 9/11 victims at the 9/11 Memorial. | ![]() New York City Cultural ExpeditionAugust 17, 2015- IYLA delegates share a photo with the Statue of Liberty. | ![]() IYLA at the United NationsAugust 18, 2015- Over 1000 delegates from 115 countries engaging in a global discussion at the UN General Assembly Hall. |
![]() IYLA at the United NationsAugust 18, 2015- A high-level engagement on how to tackle contemporary global challenges. | ![]() IYLA at the United NationsAugust 18, 2015- IYLA delegates accepting the call to act upon their vision. | ![]() Engagement at the UNIn the photo: Julia Marciel, Counsellor at the Permanent Mission of Paraguay to the United Nations and Kimihira Miyake, Director, Global Peace Youth USA. |
![]() Engagement at the UNIn the photo: H.E Federico Gonzalez, Ambassador of Paraguay to the United Nations and IYLA delegate. | ![]() CALL TO ACTION at the UNAugust 18, 2015- After the completion of IYLA at the UN, new Global Ambassadors are appointed. | ![]() Dinner at the UN Mission of MalaysiaAugust 18, 2015- His Excellency Dato’ Ramlin Bin Ibrahim, Permanent Representative of Malaysia to the United Nations speaks to IYLA delegates. |
![]() Permanent Mission of MalaysiaIYLA Global Ambassadors share a group photo at the UN Mission of Malaysia. |
10 Day Global Ambassador Program
IYLA USA 2015 FACTS REPORT
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Participants:
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Over 1,200 young professionals, entrepreneurs, social activists, and student leaders from over 115 countries
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Venues: Hall of States, World Bank, State Department, Wilson Center, Embassies, Capitol Hill, National Constitution Center, United Nations General Assembly Hall
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Speakers: 54 speakers from over 20 countries
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Highlighted Speakers:
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Hon. Wilson Goode, Former Mayor of Philadelphia
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Bella Heule, Executive Vice President of World Trade Centers Association
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Messages from Ahmad Alhendawi, Secretary General’s Youth Envoy, and Sam Kutesa, President of the UN General Assembly
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Orlando Ferreira, COO, Inter-American Investment Corporation
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Elias Alcantara, Associate Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, White House
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Diane Melley, Vice President of Global Citizenship Initiatives, IBM
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Partners (Partial Listings):
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UN:
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Permanent Missions: Paraguay (Lead), Malaysia, Philippines, Chile, Dominican Republic, Italy, Rwanda, Switzerland, Guatemala, Panama, Suriname, Mexico
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Agencies: UN Habitat and UN Youth Envoy’s Office (Supporters)
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World Bank:
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Office of Director of Paraguay, Chile, Bolivia, Argentina, Uruguay, Peru
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World Bank Youth to Youth
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Embassies
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Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Greece, Philippines, Slovenia, Senegal, Cabo Verde, Timor-Leste, Thailand, Belgium, Brazil
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Ministries
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Ministry of Youth of Paraguay, Ministry of Youth of Liberia, Ministry of Education of Malaysia, Ministry of Youth of Indonesia, National Youth Council-The Gambia, Ministry of Youth of Malaysia
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Universities
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George Washington University
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Pace University
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Fordham University
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Organizations/Institutions
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US Department of State, US Congress, Sustained Dialogue Institute, Wilson Center, Air Canada, World Assembly of Youth, Administration for Children and Families
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New York
(August 17-19, 2015)
United Nations Headquarters
Briefings by U.N Agencies and Permanent Missions
New York City Cultural Expedition
Philadelphia
(August 16, 2015)
National Constitution Center
Independence Hall Museums
Liberty Bell Center
Outdoor Adventure
Washington D.C
(August 10-15, 2015)
World Bank
Capitol Hill
State Department (Briefings)
Embassies (Briefings and Receptions)
Think Tanks (Dialogues)
Cultural Expedition
Special Day Programs





United Nations HQ
New York City
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
United Nations General Assembly Hall
Registration - 9:00-10:00
High Level Plenary - 10:00-11:15
Interactive Session - 11.15-11.45
High Level Youth Panel - 11:45 - 1
Closing - 1:00
National Constitution Center
Philadelphia
Sunday, August 16, 2015
Kirby Auditorium
Panelists & Discussion - 1:30-5:00
World Bank
Washington D.C.
Wednesday, August 12, 2015
J Building (JB1080 Auditorium)
Opening - 10:00-10:30
Youth Leadership Session - 10:30-12
Service Session - 1:30-3:00
Entrepreneurship Session - 3:30-5:00
Co-Conveners
Special Thanks To:


Office of the Executive Director of Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Uruguay, Paraguay, Peru



Sustained Diaolgue Institute
Permanent Mission of Paraguay to the United Nations

Embassy of Malaysia, USA


Embassy of Uruguay



Embassy of Malta
Embassy of Germany
Embassy of Myanmar
Embassy of Finland





United Nations HQ
New York City
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
United Nations General Assembly Hall
Registration - 9:00-10:00
High Level Plenary - 10:00-11:15
Interactive Session - 11.15-11.45
High Level Youth Panel - 11:45 - 1
Closing - 1:00