Youth Leadership Program slated for July 1-9 in Kyiv (05/28/06)

Youth Leadership Program slated for July 1-9 in Kyiv

WASHINGTON - The U.S.-Ukraine Foundation is seeking a select group of young men and women who consider themselves "leaders for tomorrow," and who are interested in U.S.-Ukraine relations.

The U.S.-Ukraine Foundation will host its 2006 Youth Leadership Program (YLP) in Kyiv on July 1-9. This weeklong program is designed to introduce college students, age 18-24, to essential elements of leadership, civic engagement and political process during meetings, discussions and tours of Kyiv's key institutions. The focus and program activities were adapted from those of YLP that took place in Washington in 2002-2004, before being introduced in Kyiv in 2005.

As participants of the program students will learn about public policy, the political process in Ukraine, U.S.-Ukraine relations, the need for activism and the wide spectrum of careers available in Ukraine via interaction with Ukraine's leaders. Students will develop an increased awareness of Ukraine in the global perspective and will become more familiar with key leaders and institutions in Ukraine. Participants will also learn leadership skills at seminars conducted by educators and motivational speakers.

The foundation will organize a full schedule of meetings with governmental and non-governmental officials in Kyiv. Within the context of U.S.-Ukraine affairs, students will understand the role and impact of these individuals, their organizations and their constituencies. Additionally, the program for YLP-2006 foresees a one-day trip to the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant and areas within the 30-kilometer exclusion zone.

Overall, participants of the program will gain a greater appreciation of the culture, institutions and history of Ukraine, all while enjoying the beautiful landmarks of Kyiv.

The Youth Leadership Program is free to participating students. All program costs, including lodging, are borne by the U.S.-Ukraine Foundation. However, participants are responsible for covering their travel to and from Kyiv.

U.S. students and students studying outside of Ukraine who are entering or are currently enrolled in college or graduate school, are age 18-24, and speak and understand Ukrainian.

The program application may be downloaded from the U.S.-Ukraine Foundation website, www.usukraine.org. The application requirements include the completed application, a statement of interest, and a transcript or copy of the student's latest report card.

Application materials should be sent by June 11 to: U.S.-Ukraine Foundation, Marta Matselioukh, 1701 K Street NW, Suite 903, Washington, DC 20006; fax, 202-223-1224; e-mail, [email protected].

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