Invitation to the 2nd International Young Leaders Assembly at UN, Philadelphia and DC Aug. 20-29
Yeqing Victor Li
Greetings!
The GYLA is now preparing for the 2nd International Young Leaders Assembly (IYLA) to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Dr. King’s historical “I Have a Dream” speech. Young leaders from around the world will gather in New York, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C for a leadership practicum designed to address the global challenges of this generation on August 20-29. The graduates of this program will be appointed as the IYLA Global Ambassadors. Details of the program are in the message below and the attached file. You may visit www.gyla.org for more information.
In honoring your leadership role, I would like to invite you as my guest to this prestigious program. You will receive FREE admission to the UN program and 50% discount on the DC and full IYLA programs. Please make sure to enter the GYLA organization code “200” in the application form to receive these NON-TRANSFERABLE benefits. Slots are limited. Please RSVP as your earliest convenience.
Please DELETE this personal message when you forward the following announcement and the IYLA flyer to your members or friends and encourage them to participate together with you. Thanks for your support and I am looking forward to your participation in this engaging event.
Best Wishes,
Yeqing (Victor) Li
President, Global Young Leaders Academy
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International Young Leaders Assembly
“Moral and Innovative Leadership:
Vision, Service and Entrepreneurship”
In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech
New York, Philadelphia, Washington DC • August 20 - 29, 2013
v Join a Global Leadership Network
v Engage the United Nations, U.S. Congress, State Department, World Bank and Embassies
v Discussion on the Global Significance of the U.S. Declaration of Independence
v Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" Speech at the Lincoln Memorial
v Become an IYLA Global Ambassador
v Make a Global Impact
NEW YORK – AUGUST 20-22
- Orientation
- New York City Cultural Expedition (World Trade Center & 9/11 Memorial, New York Stock Exchange, Statue of Liberty, Times Square, etc.)
- IYLA All-Day Forum at the United Nations (UN High Level Plenary, Practicum, Visit to Permanent Missions and Agencies)
PHILADELPHIA – AUGUST 23
- Discussion on the Global Significance of the U.S. Declaration of Independence and
Constitution (Invited Guest Speaker: Former Mayor Wilson Goode)
- Cultural Expedition
ASSATEAGUE ISLAND – AUGUST 24
- Beach excursion with famous wild ponies
WASHINGTON D.C- AUGUST 25-29
- August 25: Cultural Tour of Nation’s Capital
- August 26: U.S. State Department Briefings; World Bank Briefings, Global Forum on International Service, Global Forum on Youth Entrepreneurship; Evening Embassy Reception
- August 27-Capitol Hill: Global Forum on Visionary Leadership, U.S.-China Youth Summit, Tours of U.S. Capitol, Supreme Court and Library of Congress, Evening Embassy Reception
- August 28: Peacemaker Leadership Program, 50th Anniversary of
- Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” Speech, IYLA Graduation Ceremony
- August 29: Departure
Apply at www.gyla.org now! Please enter GYLA organization code “201” in the application form to receive priority for admission.