Description
The FY 2020 Southeast Asia Youth Leadership Program (SEAYLP) is a three-week, U.S.-based youth leadership program for 60 youth and adult mentors from the ten member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The program will focus on civic education, leadership, diversity, and community engagement, and will include interactive workshops, community service activities, meetings with community leaders, and discussion groups. The program will also include a study tour to a region of the United States different than the host community. The award recipient will be responsible for designing and implementing the program, including recruiting and selecting participants, arranging logistics, and providing follow-on support. The program aims to promote mutual understanding and respect between the United States and ASEAN countries, and to develop the leadership skills of young people from the region. Some key aspects of the program include:
• A three-week exchange program in the United States for 60 youth and adult mentors from ASEAN countries
• Focus on civic education, leadership, diversity, and community engagement
• Interactive workshops, community service activities, and meetings with community leaders
• Study tour to a region of the United States different than the host community
• Follow-on support and evaluation to assess the program's impact