named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Executive Diplomacy Program
Program for middle school students involving preparatory, in-person, and final meetings focused on diplomacy, conflict resolution, and global issues
Future Diplomats Program
Premium training platform for youth and young professionals covering current topics in diplomacy and global affairs, led by international experts
Model United Nations Alliance
Global membership platform supporting Model UN clubs and organizations to improve academic and logistical standards in organizing simulations
SDGs Ambassadors Initiative
Youth-led initiative engaging young leaders from 136 countries to promote and implement the Sustainable Development Goals at local levels
Young Ambassadors Year Long Program
Year-long educational program focused on leadership, negotiation, and excellence, offering training, practice, and participation in a flagship conference for youth
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Youth Global Leadership & Model UN Programs 6 activities
- Deliver educational programs in diplomacy and global affairs for youth and young professionalsOffers premium courses and educational programming to equip young Americans and global youth with knowledge and skills in international affairs, diplomacy, and leadership. Includes university and career orientation to expose students to national and international study opportunities.
- Facilitate multilateral engagement through the Lead Endorsers CouncilOperates the Lead Endorsers Council as a platform to convene UN Permanent Missions and institutions, granting one representative per member institution a seat and enabling institutional participation in WCYD initiatives.
- Implement Youth Ambassador programs for SDG promotionPresents the Future We Want Youth Ambassadors initiative, engaging 2,600 young leaders from 136 countries to promote and implement the Sustainable Development Goals at the local level; distributes symbolic bracelets, tracks local activities over one year, and publicly shares outcomes via social media and partner reporting.
- Operate the Junior Diplomats Program for middle school studentsConvenes middle school students in the Junior Diplomats Program through three structured meetings between January and May: a Preparatory Meeting, the JDP Meeting in New York, and a Final Meeting.
- Provide diplomatic skills training globallyOffers training programs worldwide focused on building diplomatic skills, including preparation for participation in diplomatic simulations and leadership roles in global affairs.
- Support Model United Nations clubs through the MUN AllianceLaunched in 2018, operates the MUN Alliance as a global platform to empower Model United Nations clubs and organizations, currently supporting a network of 112 member organizations worldwide.
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SDG Advancement & Global Advocacy 1 activity
- Advance the UN 2030 Agenda through working groups and awareness campaignsDevelops working groups focused on advancing the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and raises awareness about the Sustainable Development Goals through international staff engagement and program implementation.
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Leadership & Policy Dialogue Forums 1 activity
- Organize high-level diplomatic and academic eventsOrganizes over 30 high-level initiatives annually featuring diplomats, decision-makers, and scholars as guest speakers and lecturers, providing live access to embassy and institutional members through online events and forums.
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Professional Membership and Association Benefits 1 activity
- Provide membership benefits to diplomatic and institutional partnersGrants member institutions access to all WCYD events for up to 10 staff members, a 20% discount on courses and the Future We Want Forum (for those under 32), three attendance places at the Business & Diplomacy Summit, opportunities to host online events, and article submission rights to the WCYD digital digest.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Share program insights and updates with membersDelivers a weekly insight on one of its programs to member institutions to maintain engagement and disseminate knowledge.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$800K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$800K100%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$828K
Program expenses98%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$80K
Cash$80K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$80K
Liquid reserves1.2 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +13.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 5
- ABDERRAHMANE CHABIB — PRESIDENT
- GREGORY JAMES JENNINGS — SECRETARY
- NIPUNA AMBANPOLA — DIRECTOR
- TANIA ALBERTINI — TREASURER
- WILLIAM J GRAHAM — DIRECTOR
relationships · 22
Who they work with
- Harvard University Partner — Academic institution whose faculty contribute to teaching at the New York Academy of Diplomacy.
- Harvard University Partner — Faculty and experts from Harvard University participate as guest speakers and lecturers in the program.
- Johns Hopkins University Partner — Academic institution whose faculty contribute to teaching at the New York Academy of Diplomacy.
- Johns Hopkins University Partner — Faculty and experts from Johns Hopkins University participate as guest speakers and lecturers in the program.
- MUN Alliance Network — Collaborates with the MUN Alliance to strengthen Model United Nations clubs and conferences internationally.
- NGO/DGC Executive Committee Partner — Collaborates with the NGO/DGC Executive Committee to share information on Youth Ambassadors' activities with civil society and member states.
- New York Academy of Diplomacy Partner — Organizing entity for the Future Diplomats Program under WCYD
- New York University Partner — Academic institution whose faculty contribute to teaching at the New York Academy of Diplomacy.
- New York University Partner — Faculty and experts from New York University participate as guest speakers and lecturers in the program.
- Princeton University Partner — Faculty and experts from Princeton University participate as guest speakers and lecturers in the program.
- Stanford University Partner — Faculty and experts from Stanford University participate as guest speakers and lecturers in the program.
- UN Permanent Missions Partner — Participate in the Lead Endorsers Council to support promotion of the UN mission to youth and civil society.
- United Nations Government — Manages the MUN Alliance in strict compliance with UN regulations.
- United Nations Government — Works toward implementation of the UN's 2030 Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals
- United Nations Network — Program explores the mission, structure, and function of the United Nations as part of student curriculum.
- United Nations Partner — WCYD works to support the principles and activities of the United Nations by engaging youth with global leaders.
- University of Oxford Partner — Academic institution whose faculty contribute to teaching at the New York Academy of Diplomacy.
- University of Oxford Partner — Faculty and experts from University of Oxford participate as guest speakers and lecturers in the program.
- World Bank Partner — Experts from the World Bank participate as guest speakers and lecturers in the program.
- World Bank Partner — International financial institution whose experts contribute to teaching at the New York Academy of Diplomacy.
- Yale University Partner — Academic institution whose faculty contribute to teaching at the New York Academy of Diplomacy.
- Yale University Partner — Faculty and experts from Yale University participate as guest speakers and lecturers in the program.
strategies · 4
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.
- Leadership Development Through Structured Diplomacy Educationmethodology: model-un-diplomacy-education, leadership-negotiation-excellence frameworkBy using structured programs such as Model United Nations training and resolution writing within a framework of Leadership, Negotiation, and Excellence, the organization develops adaptive, strategic leaders because deliberate practice in diplomatic processes builds problem-solving skills and resilience.
- People-to-People Diplomacy with Peer and Expert Engagementmethodology: peer-driven_engagement, expert-led_education, people-to-people_diplomacyBy combining expert-led instruction from global faculty with peer-driven event leadership and collaborative learning, the organization builds youth capacity in diplomacy and global affairs because engagement is deepened through both authoritative knowledge and shared leadership experiences.
- Sport and Cultural Engagement as Diplomacy Platformsmethodology: sport-for-diplomacy, cultural-competency-through-diplomacyBy using sport and cultural-competency curricula as platforms for youth diplomacy, the organization fosters leadership and collaborative problem-solving because shared experiences in non-traditional forums reduce barriers and build trust across differences.
- Youth Ambassador Model for SDG Engagementmethodology: resolution-based_youth_engagementBy formalizing youth commitment through a resolution-signing process and appointing them as Youth Ambassadors with defined responsibilities, the organization drives local implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals because structured roles and accountability increase ownership and sustained action.