Young Leaders Programme (YLP) 2025
About YLP 2025
Organised in conjunction with the ICCS, the Young Leaders Programme (YLP) is a dynamic platform for the emerging local and international leaders to network, ideate and collaborate on initiatives that strengthen social cohesion. The YLP connects young leaders from Southeast Asia and beyond, fostering a vibrant community where ideas are shared, skills are honed, and confidence is built to address social cohesion challenges. YLP harnesses the energy and creativity of youth to drive practical solutions and contribute meaningfully to building a more cohesive and resilient society.
YLP 2025 will focus on experiential and interactive learning sessions where youths across the world get to exchange unique cultures, share fresh perspectives, and ideate innovative approaches to foster cohesion and harmony. Through working with select youth alumni as part of the YLP 2025 Working Committee and involving YLP delegates as co-creators of the programme, we also support youth leadership and their development.
Programme Overview
Experiential Learning & Applied Learning
YLP’s experiential learning programmes like interactive theatre and YLP Working Comm-led breakout activities immerse delegates in real-world scenarios, turning theory into practice. Through hands-on activities, delegates will gain practical insights and develop critical problem-solving skills. The closing workshop will help bridge the gap between knowledge & skillsets gleaned across the whole conference and actual practices, helping YLP delegates connect classroom concepts with real-world applications.
Participating partners include:
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Center for Religion and Civic Culture, University of Southern California, United States of America
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Dialogue Centre, Singapore
Cultural Exchange and Ideation Opportunities
Join us for a vibrant evening where cultures converge and connect! This unique networking event brings together international delegates for an enriching experience of cultural exchange and showcase. We have also carved out a slot for delegates to transform inspiration into action through our brainstorming session where delegates will get to collaborate in teams, share diverse perspectives on fostering harmony and develop practical, innovative ideas for community engagement and create actionable plans for cultural bridge-building.
Inclusive and Participatory Model
Leadership is best cultivated when as many voices as possible are heard. YLP strives to include youth delegates not just as participants, but as co-creators of the experience. This inclusive approach ensures that the delegates can contribute, learn, and grow as part of a diverse and vibrant community. You will find friendly YLP 2025 Working Committee members as your fellow youth delegates who have curated fun breakout activities for your participation.
Feel free to volunteer as facilitators or interactive theatre performers at YLP! You can reach out to the YLP Secretariat for more details at ICCS-YLP@mccy.gov.sg .
