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Global Youth Ambassador Project

Cultivating the Next Generation of Diplomatic Talent

A youth development program for junior and senior high school students, designed to broaden international perspectives, deepen understanding of global challenges, and foster future leaders committed to peace and sustainable development. Established in 2017, the program becomes an official JCI initiative in 2026.

Global Youth Ambassador Project

What is the Global Youth Ambassador Project?

The Global Youth Ambassador Project provides young people with educational experiences in diverse cultures, values, and international cooperation. Through a structured training pathway, participants develop the knowledge and skills to engage with global challenges and contribute to peace in their communities.

The Global Youth Summit in New York serves as the culminating in-person experience where youth ambassadors from around the world come together to share what they have learned, participate in collaborative discussions, and present their perspectives on international peace.

Who are Youth Ambassadors?

Youth Ambassadors are students in 12th grade or younger (ages 14-17) who are nominated by their JCI National Organization (NOM). Each country may nominate two youth ambassadors who demonstrate a commitment to understanding the world’s cultures and values and a willingness to contribute to solving challenges in the international community.

Youth Ambassadors must be able to participate in both the online training program and the Global Youth Summit in New York. All program activities are conducted in English. Native-level proficiency is not required, but ambassadors should be able to express their views and participate in discussions in English.

14-17
Age Range
2
Ambassadors per country
3
Online training sessions
3
Days in New York

Training Pathway

May 30, 2026 — Online

Understanding World Peace

International NGO representatives lead lectures on peace challenges facing the world. Ambassadors begin to deepen their understanding of issues in the international community.

June 10 & 20, 2026 — Online

Communication & Presentation Skills

Workshops with experts in peace-building activities focused on logical structures for communicating peace and the ability to express ideas in an international setting.

Ongoing — In-country

National Peace Training

Each NOM is encouraged to conduct additional peace training locally, helping ambassadors connect global themes to their own national and community contexts.

July 29–31, 2026 — New York City

Global Youth Summit

All youth ambassadors participate in the Summit alongside adult delegates. They engage in workshops, meet with experts in peace-making activities, exchange perspectives with ambassadors from other countries, and present their learnings.

The Impact Cycle

Program graduates return to their local communities to promote peace and share their experiences, creating a ripple effect that extends from individual learning to broader social impact.

Learning
Peace Education
Practice
Dissemination

For National Organizations

NOMs interested in participating in the Global Youth Ambassador Project are invited to nominate two youth ambassadors and support their journey from national training through to the Global Youth Summit in New York.

Nomination

2 youth ambassadors per country, aged 14–17, with the ability to communicate in English

NOM Role

Conduct local peace training and provide JCI member chaperones (2 per 2 youth) for the Summit

Youth Participation Fee

USD $100 for the Global Youth Summit (travel and accommodation are the responsibility of participants)

Chaperone Participation Fee

Approximately USD $300 for JCI members accompanying youth ambassadors

Terms and Conditions

JCI Global Youth Summit 2026

By completing your registration for the JCI Global Youth Summit 2026 (“the Summit”), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the following Terms and Conditions.

Code of Conduct Compliance

Participants are expected to comply with the JCI Event Code of Conduct and Harassment Policy at all times and contribute to a safe, respectful, inclusive, and professional environment for all participants, speakers, organizers, and collaborating institutions.

Personal Data and Media Consent

Participants consent to the collection, processing, and use of personal information for Summit-related administrative and operational purposes, including registration, communications, logistical coordination, participant management, and post-event follow-up.

Participants also grant JCI permission to use photographs, video recordings, audio recordings, or other media captured during the Summit for educational, informational, archival, communications, and reporting purposes related to the activities and mission of JCI and the Summit.

Personal data will be processed in accordance with applicable privacy and data protection laws.

Participation and Access

Participation in certain Summit sessions or activities may be subject to security procedures, identification requirements, venue regulations, and capacity limitations.

Participants are expected to comply with all venue access and security requirements communicated by the organizers.

Visa Policy

Participants requiring a visa to attend the Summit are solely responsible for initiating and managing their visa application process in a timely manner and for complying with all applicable immigration requirements.

JCI World Headquarters may provide an official invitation letter upon request for participants who have completed the registration requirements and applicable participation process.

Invitation letters are issued solely to support visa applications and do not guarantee visa approval.

Participant Responsibility

Participants are responsible for arranging and covering their own travel, accommodation, insurance, transportation, and personal expenses unless otherwise expressly stated by the organizers.

Health and Insurance

Participants are strongly encouraged to obtain appropriate travel and health insurance coverage for the duration of their participation in the Summit.

JCI shall not be responsible for medical expenses, travel disruptions, or personal losses incurred during participation in the Summit.

Behavioral Expectations

Participants are expected to maintain respectful and professional conduct throughout the Summit.

Harassment, discrimination, intimidation, disruptive conduct, or behavior inconsistent with the JCI Code of Conduct may result in removal from participation and potential restriction from future JCI activities.

Complaint and Incident Reporting

Participants acknowledge awareness of the procedures available for reporting incidents, concerns, or violations of the JCI Code of Conduct and Harassment Policy.

All reports will be handled with appropriate confidentiality and seriousness.

Third-Party Services and Venues

Certain Summit activities may take place at external venues or involve services provided by third parties, including transportation, accommodation providers, or event facilities.

Such services remain subject to the operational policies and responsibility of the respective third-party providers.

Assumption of Risk

Participants acknowledge that participation in an international event may involve certain inherent risks, including travel disruptions, health-related risks, accidents, security measures, or changes in governmental regulations or entry requirements.

By participating in the Summit, participants voluntarily assume such risks associated with travel and attendance.

Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by applicable law, JCI and collaborating organizations shall not be responsible for personal injury, illness, delay, loss, theft, damage, or other unforeseen circumstances arising from participation in or travel related to the Summit, except where caused by gross negligence or willful misconduct.

Force Majeure

JCI reserves the right to modify, postpone, or cancel the Summit due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, public health emergencies, government restrictions, labor disruptions, security incidents, or other force majeure events.

Acceptance

By completing your registration, you confirm that you have read, understood, and accepted these Terms and Conditions for participation in the JCI Global Youth Summit 2026.

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