The Annual, Global Event Focusing on Idea Leadership

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7th Annual Youth Assembly
at the United Nations

Youth Led Development Towards Success of the U.N.'s Millennium Development Goals
The Annual, Global Event Focusing on Idea Leadership

REGISTRATION EXTENDED
until July 9, 2010

Key Dates* 

» August 3, 2010
Pre-Registration/
Orientation

» August 4-6, 2010
U.N. activities all day, events each evening

» August 7-8, '10
New York City weekend extension

*subject to change

Endorsed and supported by Permanent Missions to the United Nations 
and affiliated NGOs

Lead Mission:
The Permanent Mission to
the United Nations of Finland

And the Missions of:
Argentina
Australia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Canada
France
Guatemala
Italy
Liechtenstein
Romania
Slovakia
South Africa
Sweden

Endorsing NGOs:

ITSS (Intercollegiate Turkish
Students Society)

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Directed by

Friendship Ambassadors Foundation, Inc.

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Endorsing/Participating NGOs
and Individuals have included:

AIESEC

Art of Living

Beyond Borders

Caring 4 Kids

Child (Not) Soldier

Children International

Common Ground Mediation Center

Congress of Racial Equity

Bernard Amadei * Engineers Without Borders

Do Something

Executive Committee of NGOs Affiliated with the UNDPI

Engineers Without Borders

Give Them A Hand Foundation

Global Goods Partners

Global Youth Action Network

Go Green

Harvard International Relations Council

International Institute of Integral Human Sciences

Jesse Jackson * Rainbow Coalition

Kathy Ireland and Kathy Ireland International

Keep a Child Alive

Arun Gandhi, Mahatma Gandhi Institute for Non-Violence

Miscrocredit Summit Campaign

Oxfam-NYU

Johann Koss * Right to Play

Save the Children

SESFAR India

Taking IT Global

TeenAIDS

TCC Group

Temple of Understanding

UNA Hawaii

 WFUNA

  WISER

"If you saw the impact you have had on the youth (and young at heart) attending the Assembly you would have to shade your eyes from the brightness of hope."

- Paulette Schatz, Project Manager, United Nations Development Programme, Afghanistan

Application Procedure

1. Review the terms of participation (so these come as no surprise later)!
   We also recommend that you review the F.A.Q page.

2. Fill in the on-line application form (links provided below)

3. Expedite your payment of the application processing fee.
   Applications will be reviewed only after payment is received.
   NOTE: the application processing fee is non-refundable, regardless of whether or not you are accepted to participate in the Assembly!

3. When your application is reviewed and approved, you will be issued a Formal Acceptance Letter. You will need to bring this with you to the Youth Assembly Registration in August, as this will serve as your “assembly ticket”.

4. Apply for a US visa (if necessary).

5. Complete your registration according to the instructions in your Formal Acceptance Letter.

All applicants please note:

Understanding that the annual Youth Assembly at the United Nations grows out of a relationship with the NGO community affiliated with the Department of Public Information and others, thereby the events are to be primarily informational and inspirational. The YA is NOT for the preparation of plenary statements or petitions and the like; the YA is an idea leadership event that offers practical advice, guidance, networking, and outreach to those who attend.

Application processing fees:

The application processing fee is non-refundable, regardless of whether or not you are accepted to participate in the Assembly. No applications will be reviewed until payment is received! No exceptions possible.

IMPORTANT NOTE: FAF offers a safe and inexpensive opportunity for those new to New York City to enjoy and get acquainted with this special destination, and attend evening and social programs, too. Walking tours, shows, special events and meals; Little Italy, Chinatown, the Cloisters, Broadway and more! Also prior to the Youth Assembly, we invite you to join us for a stimulating Leadership Retreat. Learn about these valuable, additional packages and associated details in the Travel & Accommodations Section.

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If you are required to have a visa to enter the United States

• We encourage you to take advantage of pre-registration and submit your visa application early on as it is often a very lengthy process.

• FAF will provide approved applicants with a Formal Acceptance Notice to attend the Assembly. Present this official note to the U.S. Embassy at your interview if you are applying for a visa. 

• Please note that the acceptance notice does NOT guarantee the issuance of a visa or admittance to the United States. Visa issuance is entirely contingent upon the U.S. Embassy’s and Consulate’s discretion, and admittance upon the Immigration authorities’ (INS)  discretion at the point of entry.

• FAF cannot make personal phone calls or requests on your behalf to specific Embassies or Consulates. Intervention with the diplomatic and consular affairs by a host organization is not possible, and reliance on such phone calls may slow your application process as well as decrease your chances of obtaining a visa. 

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Due to the extremely high cost of the use of United Nations facilities for the Assembly, staffing, insurance, and speakers' fees, no subsidies are possible beyond free admission to all activities inside the United Nations at this time. No other support is available through FAF in terms of application processing fees, visa application, nor for any travel, special events, accommodations, or meals at this time.

We suggest you check local organizations and associations, such as the Lions or Rotary clubs in your area. Other delegates have found that a search through the internet, academic scholarships, local and national sources, and even family relations can also be a source of subsidy and support. 

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