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ACYPL has over

8600

worldwide alumni

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ACYPL includes

31

members of Congress

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ACYPL has alums from

129

countries and territories

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ACYPL has

55

years of history

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Since 1966, the American Council of Young Political Leaders (ACYPL) has introduced rising political leaders and policy makers to international affairs and to each other.

2021 In Review

While COVID-19 continued to impact the world and our work in 2021, the ACYPL team worked year-round to continue giving emerging leaders a global perspective.  ACYPL celebrated our...

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Alumni Reflection: Ulfa Mubarika (PFP 2019)

I would like to inform you that the ultimate goal of my micro-grant project “Pakem Indonesia” has been achieved! Pakem Indonesia is integrated program that combines strengthening the...

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ACYPL Virtual Programs 2020

With the launch of so much new programming, here is a snapshot of our work in 2020. This year ACYPL programs look a little different – but as...

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Alumni Reflection: Candace Gerritsen (Vietnam 2019)

Professional Fellows Program to Vietnam Reflection by Candace Gerritsen, October 2019 The Illinois Chamber hosted a Fellow from the American Council of Young Political Leaders (ACYPL) Program in...

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