YOUNG SOUTHEAST ASIAN LEADERS INITIATIVE SUMMIT 2019
The 2019 YSEALI Summit marks YSEALI’s sixth anniversary and will bring together 150 YSEALI alumni from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member nations and Timor-Leste. The summit’s theme is “Advancing Partnership for Sustainability” and the goal is to engage the participants on critical regional topics and to promote civic engagement, sustainable development, education, and economic growth. The YSEALI summit will focus on growth, innovation and sustainability in ASEAN and Timor-Leste and will strengthen ties between the United States and the next generation of South-East Asian leaders.
https://asean.usmission.gov/yseali-summit-2019/
Program Objective: The award recipient will be responsible for planning and administering all components and aspects of a youth-focused YSEALI Summit to take place in Thailand between October and December 2019, based on scheduling availability. The four to five day YSEALI Summit will gather approximately 150 participants aged 18-35. The award recipient should schedule the Summit event at a mutually agreed upon date and location in Thailand; design the YSEALI Summit application materials; develop an outreach and recruitment plan; receive and screen applications in collaboration with the U.S. Department of State; identify and secure speakers; plan YSEALI Summit events and workshops; develop the agenda in cooperation with U.S. Embassy Bangkok; and oversee travel logistics.
The YSEALI Summit budget should be inclusive of all accommodations and meal arrangements for YSEALI Summit participants and speakers. The award recipient should generate content for traditional and social media distribution, and measure program results. The budget should include costs for promotional materials such as t-shirts, bags, and pens, as well as program and promotional material.
Participants will convene for the YSEALI Summit to forge connections with one another and leaders from the private, public, and non-profit sectors in the U.S. and across Southeast Asia and Timor-Leste, setting the stage for long-term engagement and connectivity. The YSEALI Summit should include the following aspects:
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Interaction among YSEALI participants and senior U.S. government officials, U.S business and civic leaders, and dynamic young leaders from the ASEAN region and Timor-Leste;
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Inspirational speeches from emerging and prominent leaders in the region;
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Integration of YSEALI and U.S. government exchange alumni to serve as speakers, panelists, or activity leads;
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opportunities for YSEALI participants to engage with each other and put into practice what they have learned through the YSEALI pillars;
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Experiential learning activities to hone relevant leadership skills.
