Wahyu Dwi Anggoro
The Summit convenes alumni for a series of interactive informational sessions, masterclasses, group exercises, project-based learning experiences, networking and community dialogues, site visits, and cultural activities. Delegates will discuss impactful leadership, harnessing social media, the potential of artificial intelligence as a vehicle for public good, taking action through private-public partnerships, and the intersection of community and political action.
Up to 50 summit participants will receive an award of up to 700 USD to support their professional development as leaders, and 20 YSEALI project teams will be awarded seed funding of 5,000 USD to implement initiatives to create positive change in their communities and beyond.
Founded in 2013, YSEALI is the US government’s signature program to provide skills training to youth in Southeast Asia. YSEALI concentrates on four cornerstone issues—Civic Engagement, Economic Empowerment and Social Entrepreneurship, Education, and Environmental Issues—and equips the next generation of leaders to create impactful change in their communities and beyond.
Since 2013, YSEALI’s digital network has grown to include nearly 160,000 youth change-makers. Six thousand network members are also direct alumni of YSEALI exchange programs, regional workshops, the YSEALI Academy, and YSEALI Seeds for the Future grant competitions. YSEALI members represent the breadth and diversity of ASEAN, and they exemplify the YSEALI motto: “Never too young to lead.” (WHY)
