YOUTH, PEACE, AND SECURITY LEADERSHIP

ADVA N C IN G YOUT H LEA D ERS H I P AROUND THE GLOBE

2020 DATES & LOCATION

Dates: May 11 – 22, 2020
Location: New York City

O VE R VI E W WHAT TO EXPECT
The Youth, Peace, and Security (YPS) project at Columbia University is pleased to Throughout the program, participants will:
announce the launch of the second cohort of the YPS Leadership program. It is • Attend 2 weeks of onsite classes,
designed to advance the work of youth leaders around the world by creating joint workshops, visits to the UN, and more
efforts between practitioners on the ground and research, theory and practice from
• Learn the foundations of YPS
the academy.
• Discuss implications of the YPS agenda
This program will develop rigor in youth, peace and security efforts to increase toward a sustainable and peaceful future
effectiveness; build on local knowledge and experience to apply globally; enhance
practice by grounding it in theory in areas related to YPS; connect global, regional and • Enhance their knowledge of the concepts,
theory and skills behind conflict resolution,
local networks via our global engagement partners; and support the implementation of
problem-solving and intervention practices
the YPS global agenda. and skills

The program recognizes advances in the field and work already being done within • Increase communicative behaviors and
the YPS realm, while at the same time supporting practitioners by linking their work skills for greater effectiveness
to tools, research and practice in related fields that will elevate and amplify their as leaders
work. • Clarify the important role of youth
in maintaining peace and security
Note: Some accepted applicants who demonstrate need will be sponsored. Those who are
sponsored will have all costs related to the offering, including lodging and meals throughout • Design and implement a YPS project with
the two weeks at Columbia University, covered. The flight and other transportation to and/ or their organization
from the program location(s) and visa application fees are not covered.
• Receive 6 months of ongoing coaching

AP PL I C AT I O N D E A D L IN E
Applications are due by noon (EST) on Monday, December 16, 2019.
Apply here:
sps.columbia.edu/executive-education/youth-peace-and-security-leadership
For additional information email us at:
ys2608@columbia.edu

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