Are you ready to change the world? Join us in summer 2013! Global Leader is an intensive training program for college students who are eager to expand their skills to effect change on a local and global level. This five-day program is an opportunity for young leaders from around the country to come together to build the skills they need to build or expand projects or campaigns that make a difference. We believe that it is necessary for today’s young global leaders to have a comprehensive understanding of complex global issues and be confident in … [Read more...]

 These are all virtual positions, which can be performed from anywhere. Are you ready to amplify the voice of our generation around US global engagement? Do you think climate change and global poverty are critical challenges demanding action? Are you eager to spend your summer building essential leadership, communications, advocacy and campaign skills? Then we need you! AIDemocracy is currently seeking Interns for summer 2013. We are a network of young global leaders taking action around the biggest global challenges facing us today. Run entirely … [Read more...]

Throughout April and May, we will be featuring inspiring and informative posts on how you can change the world. These posts will cover a wide range of topics, including reflections from Peace Corps volunteers to information on Social Entrepreneurship. Check here for the latest updates on How to Change the World! Making a Difference for Youth in Paraguay by Matt Vaughan. Finding the Innovation Process by Saul Garlick. Social Entrepreneurship Is Bringing Purpose To Higher Education by Robin Pendoley. Giving Youth a Hand to Create a … [Read more...]

Amazed by the dynamic leaders in our network? So are we! Here's a snapshot of Ramis Wadood, one of our Advisory Board members, a former Global Scholar, and an all-around AIDemocracy champion! Tell us about yourself! 1. I'm originally from Troy, MI. I am a freshman at Columbia University, planning to study Political Science. I am the freshman class President here, and am also involved in Muslim Students Association and Model United Nations. How did you get involved in AIDemocracy? 2. I got involved with AIDemocracy during high school, in the … [Read more...]

Get ready for another amazing summer learning about global challenges and building the skills you need to take action. Global Scholar is an intensive global leadership program for high school students who are eager to build a more peaceful, just and sustainable world. We believe that today's leaders must possess a firm understanding of global challenges, be confident in their ability to mobilize others, and have the skills and opportunities to make change happen. Global Scholar is unique in that it provides all three, in a really interactive, … [Read more...]

Help us define and build a more just and sustainable world. Our planet, nation and generation face incredible challenges, from unemployment to poverty to climate change. However you slice it, youth are often among the most adversely impacted by global challenges. The World Insight is a platform for youth to express our views on the greatest challenges facing us today, as well as how we can build a better world. Featuring policy analysis, interviews with young global leaders, leadership tips, and ideas on how you can get more involved in building … [Read more...]