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2021 In Review
2021 In Review
01-16-2022 posted by Acypl
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...
Spring 2018 Interns!
Spring 2018 Interns!
11-29-2017 posted by Acypl
The American Council of Young Political Leaders, a small 501c3 organization, seeks applications for full or part-time interns.   The American Council of Young Political Leaders (ACYPL) is...
[Alumni Reflection] Alena Popova: “I have used many techniques that I saw in US”
[Alumni Reflection] Alena Popova: “I have used many techniques that I saw in US”
11-03-2016 posted by Acypl
I know about elections firsthand. At the time of the 2012 Elections Exchange program, I already had taken part as a candidate in the 2011 Russian Parliamentary elections....
[Alumni Reflection] Colmon Elridge: “I left a chunk of my heart with the people of Tunisia”
[Alumni Reflection] Colmon Elridge: “I left a chunk of my heart with the people of Tunisia”
05-17-2016 posted by Acypl
As a kid who grew up in rural Kentucky, sometimes homeless and consistently poor, I never thought I would have the opportunity to travel within the United States,...
[Alumni Reflection] Holly Chisa: Ancient Country at a Modern Crossroads
[Alumni Reflection] Holly Chisa: Ancient Country at a Modern Crossroads
05-17-2016 posted by Acypl
The moment I knew we were somewhere different came at dinner about a week into our exchange.  We were eating in a small room in the back of...
[Alumni Reflection] Katie Loovis: “Your head might hurt, but your heart will be full”
[Alumni Reflection] Katie Loovis: “Your head might hurt, but your heart will be full”
05-09-2016 posted by Acypl
  Complex. That’s how I often describe Israel and the West Bank. There are religious, political, economic, geographic, cultural, and social layers that make me believe this is...
[Alumni Reflection] Clay Middleton: “Building tolerance and increasing understanding”
[Alumni Reflection] Clay Middleton: “Building tolerance and increasing understanding”
05-03-2016 posted by Acypl
  Being selected as a delegate to the West Bank and Israel in 2012 with the ACYPL provided me with great exposure to a culture and perspective that...
Support ACYPL this season!
Support ACYPL this season!
12-11-2015 posted by Acypl
Through ACYPL, Htoo Kyaw Win got the opportunity to share with President Obama how ACYPL changed his life and work in Myanmar. That’s not the only thing we were...
Our Year on Twitter: Top 12 Moments in 2015
Our Year on Twitter: Top 12 Moments in 2015
12-11-2015 posted by Acypl

We've created our very own rendition of the "12 Days of Christmas," using social media from the past year. For every month this year, we selected one Tweet about our exchanges that earned the highest number of interactions online. From special throwback photos, to meeting President Obama, to exploring new parts of the world, our Tweets have captured the essence of ACYPL and the importance of international bipartisan exchange.

[Professional Fellows Congress Fall ’15] “Making It Matter: Changing the World One by One”
[Professional Fellows Congress Fall ’15] “Making It Matter: Changing the World One by One”
11-30-2015 posted by Acypl

In November, 240 Professional Fellows from 43 countries and territories participated in the Professional Fellows Congress hosted by ACYPL in Washington, DC. The

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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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