FY 2022 Southeast Asia Youth Leadership Program (SEAYLP)

The FY 2022 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 aims to teach participants concrete skills such as leadership, project planning, and problem-solving, and to promote respect for diverse viewpoints and the ability to work within a diverse team. The program will also include a study tour of three to five days to expose participants to another geographic region of the United States. 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 of three to five days to another region of the United States • Emphasis on promoting responsibility, fostering project ownership, and encouraging interconnectedness among participants • Opportunities for participants to work on follow-on project ideas and receive support from program staff