Pan-Africa Youth Leadership Program

FIUTS WILL HOST A COHORT OF THE PAN-AFRICA YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

During this program, 20 high school aged students and 5 adult mentors develop leadership and civic engagement skills, learn about U.S. history and culture, and build a network of Pan-African emerging leaders, forging bonds between youth from the African continent and Washington State. The participating countries are Angola, Botswana, South Africa, South Sudan, and Mauritius. U.S.-based Ambassadors will communicate with African students to learn about one another’s culture, discuss shared topics of interest, and build new international friendships. The program begins in Atlanta, Georgia for the first few days (April 8-12) and concludes in Seattle (April 12-25).

FIUTS produces this program through a contract with Meridian International Center, and the program is fully funded by the U. S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.

Get Involved

Seattle-area community members can be community hosts for students and mentors. The homestay dates are April 18-24th. You’ll host students and engage in conversation and learn more about one another’s cultures, homes, and traditions. Contact Jason Evans at jason@fiuts.org to learn more and sign up. New to hosting? Fill out a new host application here.

Local youth and current freshman undergraduates can get involved in PAYLP by applying to be a FIUTS Ambassador. Ambassadors are a critical piece of the program who participate in weekly cultural exchange activities. FIUTS Ambassadors learn new skills, build their resume, make international friends and have fun! For questions, contact Nada Ramadan at nada@fiuts.org. You can also check ambassador opportunities on the ambassador webpage.