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  • Egypt
  • Ghana
  • Mexico
  • Morocco
  • Puerto Rico
  • Senegal
  • South Africa
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Have A Great Summer

 
JUNE 28 - JULY 2 ORIENTATION FOR SFP 
10 a.m. sharp

  Macy Hall, room 347A

Teachers College, Columbia University
Enter at 525 West 120th Street (between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue)
Please bring an ID

  Directions: #1 Train to West 116th Street

 
Mission

The International Youth Leadership Institute (IYLI), a not-for-profit organization founded in 1989, prepares African American and Latino secondary school students to assume active leadership roles in their community and global society. Through IYLI, students embark upon a lifetime of meaningful participation in their local and global communities. Signature academic programs based on the framework of history, culture, geography and environment provide training and exposure to prepare well-informed leaders and citizens. IYLI emphasizes the connections between local and global conditions, challenges and opportunities.

1map165.jpgIYLI reinforces a belief that individuals can improve their society and their world by first developing themselves.
IYLI fosters critical thinking and analysis about challenging global issues.  Students expand their awareness and skills by participating in international study, internships, regularly scheduled seminars, and civic and community service. A key premise of IYLI’s approach is that experience and exposure are great equalizers that build self-confidence and personal efficacy.
 

Winter and Spring 2009 Seminars

January 10 Seminar (Location Teachers College, Columbia University)

January 31 Seminar (Location New York University)

February 7 Seminar (Location Teachers College, Columbia University)

March 7 Seminar Location New York University

March 21 Seminar (Location New York University)

April 4 New York Knicks Game

April 25 Seminar (Location Teachers College, Columbia University)

May 9 Seminar (Location Teachers College, Columbia University)

May 30 Seminar (Location Teachers College, Columbia University)

June 13 Seminar (Location Teachers College, Columbia University)

June 20 Seminar (Location Teachers College, Columbia University)

June 27 Year-End Celebration (Location New York University Pless Hall)

You Must show identification to enter building

Locations:   Teachers College, Columbia University (525 West 120th Street)

New York Univeristy (seminars) 726 Broadway, 5th Floor)

New York University (Year-End Celebration only) Pless Hall, Washington Square East @ Washington Place

For More Information: 718-246-2620

2008-2009 International Study Programs

Winter Institute: February 14-23, 2009

Brasil: July 1-August 1, 2009

Senegal: July 25-August August 17, 2009

About the IYLI Program:

"This is an amazing program and I hope to stay involved for as long as it is around.  My only regret is not starting this program earlier and I hope to see it influence many other young men and women in the future.  I will miss being able to travel with my peers but hope to return as a leader to influence the youth the way these group leaders influenced me."

An IYLI Fellow Perspective:

"Dear racism, I had a dream that you did not exist.  That the world as we know it was grey.  For many years you have plagued mankind.  I had a dream that while walking down the street I saw a person of another race who passed with his head down because he was afraid of me."