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May 16, 2025 in Cairo, Egypt

What is the Regional AFS Youth Assembly?

The theme of the Regional AFS Youth Assembly is “Leading with Purpose: Empowering Generations to Create the World We Want.” This Regional event will bring youth and leaders of AFS together to understand the world we live in and actively create the world we want. Creating a space where young voices are heard and engaged alongside experienced leaders is essential to making a lasting impact—both within AFS and in the larger world.

This event will allow for global reflections on regional topics through the intergenerational dialogue fostered between regional youth and diverse AFS leadership, making this a truly unique opportunity

The outcome of the Regional AFS Youth Assembly will be a powerful, cross-sector, and cross-generational network, connecting the next generation of changemakers with experienced leaders to amplify their impact and drive positive transformation in societies worldwide.

🚩 THIS IS A STANDALONE REGIONAL PROGRAM. TO JOIN THE AFS YOUTH ASSEMBLY IN AUGUST 2025 IN NEW YORK CITY, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION HERE.

What is on the agenda?

The AFS Youth Assembly brings together the world’s most talented young leaders to learn, engage, and take action. Participants in this Regional event will be able to connect and engage with each other as well as experts from the region, learn and develop skills through hands-on workshops, and showcase their action and impact as young changemakers tackling the world’s biggest problems.

This Regional event will equip attendees with knowledge, skills, and networks needed to be leaders who can initiate positive change on the global stage.

A detailed agenda will be shared soon.

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What will the Regional AFS Youth Assembly achieve?

This Regional event will serve as a collaborative platform that will foster meaningful dialogue, encourage the sharing of innovative ideas, and cultivate mentorship opportunities that empower young leaders. By integrating diverse perspectives and harnessing collective expertise, the Regional event aims to address pressing global challenges, promote sustainable development, and inspire a culture of civic engagement from a regional perspective.

Ultimately, participants will become part of a global network that will serve as a catalyst for action, enabling them to create lasting change and contribute to a more equitable and resilient future for all.

Why a Regional AFS Youth Assembly?

In an ever-evolving world marked by rising conflicts and tensions, the relationship between youth and older generations is crucial in shaping the future. Bridging the generational divide enables knowledge exchange, experiences, and innovation, ensuring sustainable development and social cohesion. We, as citizens of one world, must come together to bridge our differences and learn from each other to build a future that benefits all generations.

Inspired by the United Nations Summit of the Future, AFS will host the first-ever Regional AFS Youth Assembly as part of its Global Network Meeting on May 16, 2025 in Cairo, Egypt. As one of the world’s oldest and largest youth exchange organizations, the AFS leadership from around the world will come together with young changemakers from the Middle East and Africa for this one-day landmark event. The Summit of the Future reaffirmed the needs and interests of future generations, in addition to calling for meaningful participation of youth in multilateral and national forums for upward progress.

May 16, 2025 in Cairo, Egypt

How to join?

The Regional AFS Youth Assembly is a one-day free event open to young leaders ages 18-35 from Africa and the Middle East with a proven track record in leadership and active global citizenship.

Participation in this event is by invitation only. Contact AFS organizations and AFS Youth Assembly Ambassadors in the region for a chance to get nominated to participate. Once you have been officially nominated, fill out this registration form (password required).

🚩 THIS IS A STANDALONE REGIONAL PROGRAM. TO JOIN THE AFS YOUTH ASSEMBLY IN AUGUST 2025 IN NEW YORK CITY, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION HERE.

About AFS Intercultural Programs

AFS Intercultural Programs is an international non-profit organization that provides intercultural learning opportunities to help people develop the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to create a more just and peaceful world. The vision of AFS is to ensure a more peaceful, just, equitable and sustainable future by creating more active global citizens: people whose informed, compassionate, and ethical compass drives them to lead lives and make decisions that contribute to a better world.

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