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Through World Travel:

  • Egypt
  • Ghana
  • Mexico
  • Morocco
  • Puerto Rico
  • Senegal
  • South Africa
  • and more
Applications for the 2010-2011 Year
  

What We Do

IYLI supports students in becoming better citizens as well as providing preparation for college.  

IYLI travels with students to Africa and Latin America.

IYLI provides opportunities for students from around the city, country and world to meet, work with, and get to know each other.


What You Should Do…   Join Us

All high school students are invited to learn more

about participating in the 2010-2011 programs

including seminars and travel programs in Africa and Latin America.

 

Parents and Teachers are also invited to find out more

about our programs for students 14-19 years old.

                              
Go to BECOME AN IYLI FELLOW for information and an application



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Contact Us

P.O. BOX 657, Village Station New York, NY 10014

Phone:  (718) 246-2620, e-mail: IYLI_2000@YAHOO.COM

http://www.iyli.org

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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 2010-2011 Seminars

To Be Announced


2010 - 2011 International Study Programs

IYLI conducts 4-week summer study programs in Africa. 

2011 Summer Fellowship Program

Stay tuned for information about the 2011 Summer Fellowship Program.

 Dates:  Orientation June 28-July 2, 2011; Depart on July 3, 2011 and return to New York City on August 1, 2011.

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."