Welcome to the GYLP 2026
Welcome to the JWF Global Youth Leadership Programme (GYLP), an immersive global studies program for a select group of young individuals eager to explore global affairs, platforms, and opportunities. The GYLP empowers participants aged 18-32 with leadership, teamwork, and communication skills through intellectual interaction with the JWF executive team, distinguished speakers, and global experts.
This program is presented by the Journalists and Writers Foundation (JWF), an international civil society organization registered in New York State and associated with the United Nations Department of Global Communications.
Vision
Our vision is to inspire the next generation of global leaders to unlock their full potential. Through providing leadership opportunities, we strive to empower youth to drive positive change and create innovative projects that promote sustainable peace and development worldwide.
Mission
Our mission is to build a network of global leaders committed to positive change through youth-led projects aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The program cultivates leaders and changemakers by fostering engagement, exchange, action, and impact on social, economic, and environmental issues at local, national, and global levels.
Certificate of Completion
Upon successful completion of the leadership program, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from the JWF Global Youth Leadership Program.
Program Description
The JWF Global Youth Leadership Programme (GYLP) is a dynamic leadership initiative emphasizing experiential and hands-on learning through intensive workshops, webinars, mentorship, and interactive discussions with global experts, professionals, and scholars. This blend of engaging discussions, networking opportunities, and mentorship aims
to prepare youth for success in academic and professional pursuits, fostering experiential learning and providing profound insights to address global challenges.
Participants will have the chance to connect with diplomats, experts, and youth leaders, enhancing their advocacy and collaborative skills. Through online interactive discussions, they will explore sustainable development goals and innovative solutions to contemporary social, economic, and environmental challenges.
Our program encourages participants to engage in global platforms and events, offering hands-on experiences for personal and professional growth in global studies and sustainable development goals. Emphasizing diversity, multiculturalism, and global citizenship, we believe in the potential of all participants to become great leaders, providing equal opportunities for them to fulfill their dreams.
Program Goals
- Provide opportunities to meet professionals and experts from the United Nations and other global platforms.
- Foster experiential learning through youth-led projects.
- Transfer knowledge and skills into practice through research and fieldwork on social, economic, political, and environmental issues.
- Contribute to the sustainable development goals.
Outcomes
- Participants will learn from practical knowledge and experience.
- Participants will gain access to a network of diplomats, professionals, and experts.
- Participants will actively participate in global events and take action.
- Participants will receive a Certificate of Participation upon completion of the webinars.
Format
The program consists of 6 virtual sessions held monthly. Each session focuses on different contemporary topics in accordance with global events and priority working areas outlined by the United Nations and Global Organizations. Webinars, hosted by the JWF team, feature global experts, professionals, and scholars engaging in interactive dialogue with participants.
Meaningful participation and engagement are paramount, with sessions conducted online via Zoom. Participants are expected to actively join sessions, keeping their cameras open for successful interactions. Please note that completing 4 out of 6 sessions is mandatory to receive a Certificate of Recognition from the JWF Global Youth Leadership Programme.
Expectations
- Participants are required to write one blog post (1000-1200 words) on a selected theme of GYLP 2026. These articles will be published on www.jwf.org/blog
- Throughout GYLP 2026, participants should attend two in-person events related to human rights or sustainable development within their local area.
- Participants are expected to share their experiences and insights with the group through a brief 3-5 minute reflection.
- If attending in-person events is inconvenient or not feasible, this requirement can be fulfilled through online events.
- For the Working Group projects, participants are expected to explore a variety of human rights topics. The expected outcomes include:
- Organizing in-person or online panels
- Conducting a research project
- Recording interviews
- Creating infographics or social media campaigns
- Presenting projects at the SDGs Roundtable Discussion as youth-led initiatives.
GYLP Webinar Schedule 2026
Session 1: Welcome Session, Orientation, Opportunities at the UN
January 29, 2026 – Thursday, 10:00 – 11:30 AM (EST – New York Time)
Session 2: Women’s Empowerment and Gender Equality
February 26, 2026 – Thursday, 10:00 – 11:30 AM (EST – New York Time)
Session 3: Interfaith and Civil Society Contributions
March 26, 2026 – Thursday, 10:00 – 11:30 AM (EST – New York Time)
Session 4: Human Rights, Peace and Conflict Resolution
April 23, 2026 – Thursday, 10:00 – 11:30 AM (EST – New York Time)
Session 5: Actions to Combat Climate Change
May 28, 2026 – Thursday, 10:00 – 11:30 AM (EST – New York Time)
Session 6: Global Youth Leadership and Empowerment Programs
June 25, 2026 – Thursday, 10:00 – 11:30 AM (EST – New York Time)
Graduation: Certificate Ceremony and Reflections
July 2, 2026 – Thursday, 10:00 – 11:30 AM (EST – New York Time)
- GYLP also includes training sessions on media and communications skills, professional development, CV-Resume writing, job interviews, etc.
- Please note that session topics are subject to change and participants will be informed in advance of any schedule updates.
Participation Fee
There is a participation fee for GYLP 2026 as follows:
$240 USD for participants from the United States and the global world.
- Program fees must be paid at the time of submitting the GLYP 2026 application.
- Please note that the fee is non-refundable.
- Scholarships are available based on financial need.
Highlights about the GYLP 2026
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Contact Us
Journalists and Writers Foundation
E-mail: [email protected]
Websites: www.jwf.org | www.JWFacademy.org
