13/10/2026
💼 At YES, we believe diplomacy begins with discovering our roots. Our identity shapes how we dream, advocate and innovate. Who are we? And where do we want to go?
🌏 The Global Youth Scholar Program (GYSP) — run in partnership with Selam Learning and S E L A M 🇪🇹 — gives young people an opportunity to explore diplomacy beyond the classroom through exposure, private tours and direct conversations with working professionals in diplomatic fields.
🔑 Our scholars got the chance to ask questions, hearing firsthand about real career journeys, exploring the roles that exist in the field and discover where their own paths could lead at the African Union (AU) and the UNECA .
🇪🇹🕊️🌏🤝 Ready to discover and explore your future> GYSP 2027 preregistration is now open! Sign up here: https://forms.gle/mLHpzmGesTN8P7Yy8 + link in bio. Follow us to stay connected!
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GYSP scholars visit the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa, where African nations come together to advance unity, peace, and development.
GYSP scholars explore the African Union Headquarters, home to the Nelson Mandela Plenary Hall, named in honour of the iconic African leader and symbol of freedom and unity.
A gallery of African leaders offers scholars a glimpse into the history of continental leadership and the legacy of those who helped shape modern Africa.
During their visit to the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), GYSP scholars explored the role of the United Nations in advancing regional cooperation and Africa’s development.
GYSP scholars explore the historic Africa Hall at UNECA, where African leaders founded the Organization of African Unity (OAU) in 1963, laying the foundation for today’s African Union.
GYSP scholars stand before The Total Liberation of Africa, a monumental stained-glass masterpiece created by Ethiopian artist Afewerk Tekle and commissioned by Emperor Haile Selassie I. The artwork symbolizes Africa’s journey toward liberation and unity.
GYSP scholars engage with a professional during their visit to UNECA, gaining insight into the work of internationa