The Youth Assembly will take place on August 12-14, 2022 in New York City with an eye on empowering young people to confront challenges, lead action-based projects, and make a difference in there community.

Themed “Dare to Reshape the World,” The Youth Assembly is a global gathering of young leaders (ages 18 to 32), social entrepreneurs, and champions of sustainable development. Selected Delegates tackle topics related to Youth, Global Health, Global Citizenship, Digital Cooperation and Inclusion.  The powerful global network of change-makers, already consists of 20,000-individuals across 160 countries.

The Youth Assembly includes:
–Keynote talks, panel discussions, and skill-building workshops
–Action and Impact Hub for the delegates to present their work and find meaningful ways to collaborate on projects around the world
–Social impact awards competition (including a $10,000 AFS Award for Young Global Citizens).

The event is supported by the Institute of International Education (IIE), University of Pennsylvania Center for Social Impact Strategy, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, bp, SDSN Youth, Schwarzman Scholars, and the Delegation of Flanders to the USA.