For over 100 years, the World Affairs Council has connected our region to the world. Now, it's your turn to lead. The Youth Leaders for Glocal Impact (YLGI) program empowers you to research Global Themes and solve a real problem in your community. We give you the resources, the training, and the funding. All you bring is the idea.
Your World. Your Project. Your $1,000 Opportunity. The Youth Leaders for Glocal Impact (YLGI) program transforms passion into powerful community action. We believe that global leaders aren't just in boardrooms—they're in your classroom. This free, introductory training gives you the foundational skills to identify a local problem, connect it directly to a UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG), and design a measurable project blueprint. Watch the video to the left to get inspired, then jump into Module 1: Idea to Impact to secure your spot! The module, alongside the corresponding application, are due no later than February 17th, 2026 to be considered!
Only teams who complete Module 1 and submit a strong proposal are eligible to receive the full grant funding and move into the advanced training modules (2-4).
Your journey to making a real-world difference starts right here!