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YOUNG GLOBAL LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION

NEW YORK, NY · EIN 452588546 · Form 990EZ · FY2020 · Micro (<$100K) · yglf.org

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GLOBAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS

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The Young Global Leadership Foundation (YGLF) mentors young adults (18–35 years) globally in leadership development aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Based in New York, the organization runs internship programs, high school clubs, and cultural initiatives such as the "Journey to Love & Peace" piano concert series. YGLF holds UN ECOSOC Special Consultative Status and promotes global engagement through education, arts, and advocacy.

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What they call their work

Journey to Love & Peace Global Piano Concert Series

Cultural initiative led by Dr. Chen Wang at Carnegie Hall and Times Square, promoting cross-cultural dialogue and peace through music, aligned with post-pandemic recovery and SDGs

Think Global/Act Local Initiative

UN slogan-based initiative to connect local communities with global realities by advancing awareness, advocacy, and action on the 17 SDGs

YGLF Evening Salon Sessions

Quarterly gatherings in Midtown Manhattan for university students and young professionals featuring expert discussions on the UN and SDGs, beginning with yoga for mind-body connection

YGLF Internship Program

3-6 month program for young adults (18-30 years) including access to United Nations facilities and engagement with global topics through UN ECOSOC participation

YGLF Young Leaders to Young Leaders (YLYL) Program

Establishes UN SDG Clubs in high schools to promote community action on the Sustainable Development Goals, co-led by youth leaders

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What they do

Youth Global Leadership & Model UN Programs 2 activities
- Establish and support UN SDG Clubs in high schools
  
  Organizes and supports UN SDG Clubs in high schools to promote community action aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (Agenda 2030), including encouraging high school seniors to align senior projects with the SDGs.
- Host international leadership colloquium
  
  Hosted a 5-day international leadership colloquium with 125 student participants and expert speakers, co-sponsored by Cornell University and Marymount Manhattan College.
Global Sustainability Convenings & Forums 1 activity
- Host evening salon sessions on Sustainable Development Goals
  
  Hosts evening salon sessions four times per year in Mid-town Manhattan, featuring UN and SDG experts to foster awareness, advocacy, and action on the Sustainable Development Goals.
SDG Advancement & Global Advocacy 1 activity
- Implement Think Global/Act Local Initiative
  
  Established the Think Global/Act Local Initiative in 2025 to advance multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals by connecting local communities with global goals.
Human Rights Advocacy & Accountability 1 activity
- Maintain UN NGO ECOSOC Special Consultative Status and engage in UN representation
  
  Acquires and maintains United Nations NGO ECOSOC Special Consultative Status and represents seven UN NGOs through participation in UN conferences, committees, panels, presentations, and cultural performances.
Youth One-on-One Mentoring 1 activity
- Mentor young leaders in UN social development goals
  
  Mentors young leaders aged 18–35 in education, professional development, and engagement with United Nations social development goals.
Nonprofit Internship Programs 1 activity
- Operate internship program for young adults with UN access
  
  Offers a 3-6 month internship program for young adults aged 18–30, providing access to the United Nations to deepen understanding of 21st-century global issues.
Uncategorized 3 activities
- Host UN NGO International Peace Pole Celebration
  
  Hosted a UN NGO International Peace Pole Celebration in Westerly, RI, to connect global peace with local civic engagement, including support for Peace Poles International through the purchase and installation of a Peace Pole at its informal headquarters.
- Participate in UN commissions and international events
  
  Participates in key UN events including the UN Commission on Social Development (February 2020), UN Commission on the Status of Women (March 2020), hosts a UN SDG Art Competition in New York City (July 2020), and attends international festivals such as the Danube International Festival in Ulm, Germany (July 2020).
- Produce and promote Journey to Love & Peace concert series and album
  
  Presents the Journey to Love & Peace Global Piano Concert Series, launched at Carnegie Hall, features it on the Times Square digital billboard, and releases the solo piano album Love & Journey on Spotify, Amazon Music, and Pandora, in collaboration with United Nations–affiliated organizations and international partners.

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2 years on record · 2019–2020

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Who they work with

ARYA-Org Partner — Strategic partner of Young Global Leadership Foundation
Artosino Gallery Partner — Co-hosted the UN SDG Art Competition in New York City in July 2020.
Artosino Gallery Partner — Strategic partner of Young Global Leadership Foundation
Blue Glacier Association Partner — Strategic partner of Young Global Leadership Foundation
CCC-UN Partner — Strategic partner of Young Global Leadership Foundation
Chinese Consulate in New York Partner — Representatives attended the Journey to Love & Peace Global Piano Concert Series.
CoNGO Partner — Strategic partner of Young Global Leadership Foundation
Cornell University Partner — Co-sponsored the YGLF Colloquium, an international leadership program.
Donauburo: Danube Office Partner — Strategic partner of Young Global Leadership Foundation
Ekele Media Partner — Strategic partner of Young Global Leadership Foundation
Global Corporate Social Responsibility Foundation Partner — Strategic partner of Young Global Leadership Foundation
Global Stress Initiative Partner — Strategic partner of Young Global Leadership Foundation
Joyful Planet Partner — Strategic partner of Young Global Leadership Foundation
Marymount Manhattan College Partner — Co-sponsored the YGLF Colloquium, an international leadership program.
Mei Sound Audio Library Partner — Strategic partner of Young Global Leadership Foundation
ORACLE Partner — Strategic partner of Young Global Leadership Foundation
Peace Poles International Partner — Supported through partnership and purchase of a Peace Pole for installation at YGLF's informal headquarters.
Pusihui: Community of Women Entrepreneurs Partner — Strategic partner of Young Global Leadership Foundation
United Nations Government — YGLF holds ECOSOC Special Consultative Status with the United Nations and sends representatives to UN headquarters in New York City and the UN Office in Geneva.
United Nations Partner — Collaborated on the Journey to Love & Peace Global Piano Concert Series and featured in YGLF programming.
WAPJ Partner — Strategic partner of Young Global Leadership Foundation

strategies · 1

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

Youth-Led Leadership Development

methodology: youth-led leadership development
By empowering young leaders to create and lead UN SDG Clubs in high schools, the organization fosters peer-driven community action, because youth-led initiatives are more effective at engaging peers and sustaining local advocacy efforts.