Young Leaders for Peace at the University for Peace

Organization: University for Peace

Program Overview

Young Leaders for Peace (YLP) is a two-week summer leadership programme for high school students in collaboration with the University for Peace-UN Mandated (UPEACE) in San José, Costa Rica. Through a balanced blend of experiential and classroom learning, participants will practice collaborative problem-solving, ethical decision-making, and fostering creativity for social impact and sustainability. YLP strengthens students' skills in emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, social innovation, and effective leadership while exploring the interdisciplinary nature of peace.

UPEACE Young Leaders for Peace (YLP) is a summer programme dedicated to empowering high school students with the knowledge, skills, and experiences needed to become effective peacebuilders in their communities and beyond. Through an immersive, two-week summer programme at the UPEACE Headquarters in San Jose, Costa Rica, participants will explore the multifaceted nature of peace, engage in hands-on learning, and connect with the natural environment to understand the vital link between peace, leadership, and sustainability. YLP aims to foster a generation of empathic, informed, and socially responsible leaders who will advocate for and practice peace in their daily lives, contribute meaningfully to international peace initiatives, and inspire others through their commitment to nonviolence and compassionate dialogue. From taking courses at the top of a protected forest in San Jose to coffee farm visits and hiking excursions this programme is designed around experiential learning to instill the building blocks of peace as a practice and way of life. At UPEACE, we recognize that having fun and building life-long friendships are also crucial components of peace and leadership development.

Program Details

  • Category: Leadership & Civic Engagement
  • Format: In-Person
  • Cost: $7000
  • Grade Level: All grades
  • Location: San José
  • Country: Costa Rica

Related Topics

This program is relevant for students interested in: united-nations, diplomacy, peace, humanitarian, sustainability, leadership, global-affairs, international-affairs, international-relations, un, peacebuilding

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