You’ve been selected to join an exceptional group of young leaders in the Global Youth Excellence & Leadership Program. Your dedication to global citizenship and potential for creating change set you apart, and we’re excited to have you join our 2025 cohort.
As a member of our program, you’ll connect with remarkable young leaders worldwide and engage with distinguished speakers, including UN delegates, international diplomats, and global changemakers.
Stanford Alumnus, Award-Winning &
Super Bowl Film Director, 2x Cancer Survivor, State Champion Athlete
Knighted by the Royal Order of Spain, United Nations Speaker, Multiple Award-Winning Entrepreneur, Hollywood Producer, Best-Selling Author
NYT Best-Selling Author, Award-Winning Speaker, and Celebrity Life Coach
LSE Master's Graduate, United Nations Consultant, Award-Winning Travel Pioneer
and MORE!
Meet some of the remarkable students who have participated in our programs through the Global Youth Excellence & Leadership initiatives. We are proud of the transformative journeys our participants experience, from launching sustainability projects to developing international youth platforms. Whether through our flagship leadership program, specialized UN initiatives, or global development projects, our students and their families share how these experiences shaped their paths as emerging global leaders.
The caliber of young leaders whom you will now call your peers and hopefully lifetime change making partners. You should feel proud to be part of a distinguished community of fellow young global achievers.
Our future leader’s journeys reflect the impact of our commitment to nurturing the next generation of global changemakers. As part of our 2025 cohort, you’ll join this inspiring community of young leaders making real change across the world.
Gain comprehensive knowledge of the UN's history, structure, and vital role in global governance. You'll learn how this international organization shapes our world today.
Develop deep insight into various UN committees, their member compositions, and how they address specific global challenges.
Explore all 17 SDGs in-depth, understanding their significance, current progress, and the challenges in achieving them by 2030.
Learn to analyze complex global issues, assess different perspectives, and propose viable solutions to international challenges.
Master the art of gathering, evaluating, and synthesizing information from diverse sources to support your positions and proposals.
Develop confident public speaking skills through debates, discussions, and presentations that will prepare you for international forums.
Experience working in diverse teams, participating in diplomatic negotiations, and building consensus across cultural boundaries.
Deepen your understanding of pressing issues like poverty, gender inequality, and climate change, while exploring the UN's strategic responses.
Learn how international policies are formed, the role of diplomacy, and the intricacies of international relations in today's world.
Build essential leadership skills through simulations and projects that prepare you for future leadership positions.
Work with real case studies and current global issues, making your learning immediately relevant and impactful.
Develop a deeper sense of empathy and global citizenship, learning to think beyond local boundaries and consider your global impact.
Our team is here to help! Contact us at office@un.gyel.org with any questions about your upcoming GYEL experience.