The document summarizes the 7th Annual Youth Assembly at the United Nations, organized by the Friendship Ambassadors Foundation. The Youth Assembly brings together nearly 1000 global youth leaders to focus on youth-led development and the Millennium Development Goals through training, networking, workshops and cultural events. It aims to promote youth participation in achieving the UN's Millennium Development Goals and provide opportunities for leadership, idea sharing and global connections.

1. Tomorrow’s Leaders Today The 7 th Annual Youth Assembly at the United Nations August 4 - 6, 2010 Friendship Ambassadors Foundation is a 501c3 not for profit, tax-exempt organization, affiliated with the United Nations Department of Public Information and UNESCO ● www.faf.org

3. Images from the Assembly

7. MDG Leadership Seminar at Fairleigh Dickinson University Friendship Ambassadors Foundation is a 501c3 not for profit, tax-exempt organization, affiliated with the United Nations Department of Public Information and UNESCO ● www.faf.org

8. MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME January 3 - 9, 2011 University for Peace Ciudad Colon, Costa Rica The MDLP provides students with the skills and knowledge to start and lead projects related to achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). This intensive certificate programme will be hosted on the campus of the UN Mandated University for Peace located in the mountains of Ciudad Colon, Costa Rica. MDLP curriculum focuses on training participants to build a business plan for their own initiatives. A New Initiative A Friendship Ambassadors Foundation Global Leadership Initiative Advancing the U.N. Millennium Development Goals

9. Images from the Leadership Seminar

12. Images from the UC Peace Arts Festival

14. Youth Assembly Leadership Team In 2002, the original concept for the Youth Assembly at the United Nations was formed by Patrick Sciarratta, Executive Director, Friendship Ambassadors Foundation and Dr. Elaine Valdov, Director, International Institute for the Culture of Peace. Since then, the project has been under FAF’s management. Since 2003, U.N. Headquarters and Pace University have been the venues for the Youth Assembly. The Leadership Seminar, in 2010, will be hosted by Fairleigh Dickinson University. 2010 YA Project Coordinators: Idil Nur Francisco Eguiguren Jauregui Patrick Sciarratta, YA Co-founder, Director For more information and to register for all events: www.faf.org/hl_youthassembly.htm Friendship Ambassadors Foundation is a 501c3 not for profit, tax-exempt organization, affiliated with the United Nations Department of Public Information and UNESCO ● www.faf.org

15. Testimonials... "I miss everyone there! It was so fantastic. I got SO much out of it." - Jillian Thomsen, Australia “ This Youth Assembly offers a timely opportunity to learn from and inspire each other. I urge you to see your time here as a call to action.” - UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon “ Now I feel that I am not alone and change is possible.” - Anon., YA Participant “ If you saw the impact you have had on the youth (and young at heart) attending the Assembly you would have to shade your eyes from the brightness of hope. We applaud you for your good work. I send heartfelt thanks to you” - Paulette Schatz, UNDP Kabul-Afghanistan "Simply Fabulous!, the youth assembly set the tone for a future set up for humanity. It was most amazing for me meeting youths of my age, who have done so much …." - Aduragbemi Ogunbanke, Nigeria Friendship Ambassadors Foundation is a 501c3 not for profit, tax-exempt organization, affiliated with the United Nations Department of Public Information and UNESCO ● www.faf.org

16. A Global Youth Leader Posts on Facebook: “ The Youth Assembly is about showing how one person can make a difference by engaging with the challenges of the present and being an educated and active citizen. “ Last year, I came to the Youth Assembly at the United Nations with no agenda. It was humbling to be around young individuals, all equally inspirational, devoted, and accomplished, each wanting to make a big difference in the world. Amongst me were accomplished young individuals – and the one thing that I share with them is a passion to change the world. It is due to the Youth Assembly at the UN that I will be enabled to pursue that passion even further. “ The International Youth Council would not be possible had it not been for your vision. I only wish nothing but success for The Youth Assembly and your work at the United Nations.” –– Esperanza Garcia, YA Workshop Leader and Youth Leader Participant: 2008 and 2009 (Director of Climate Change, International Youth Council, Philippines, 2010)

17. “ Now I feel that I am not alone and change is possible.” Learn about the 6th Annual Youth Assembly @ the U.N. 4 – 6 August 2010 • Register online today: www.faf.org/hl_youthassembly.htm • Volunteer to help make the 2010 YA a SUCCESS: [email_address] Friendship Ambassadors Foundation, Inc. 299 Greenwich Avenue Greenwich, CT 06830 Thank you.