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[US to Poland 2001] Looking Back at Poland 2001
[US to Poland 2001] Looking Back at Poland 2001
In 2001, ACYPL sent a delegation to Hungary and Poland.  It was an exciting time to be in the former Soviet Union and our delegation of eight young...
08-30-2012 posted by Acypl
[US to El Salvador and Guatemala 2012] Rachel Hoff on the Youth of Guatemala
[US to El Salvador and Guatemala 2012] Rachel Hoff on the Youth of Guatemala
Guatemala has a rich heritage in every aspect — from its culture and history to its people and politics. One of the themes that emerged during many of...
07-26-2012 posted by Acypl
[US to El Salvador and Guatemala 2012] Mike Inganamort on El Salvador’s Potential
[US to El Salvador and Guatemala 2012] Mike Inganamort on El Salvador’s Potential
It wasn’t long after our wheels touched the runway that we realized El Salvador is a country filled with contrasts.  Brimming with potential, occasionally gripped by violent crime,...
07-24-2012 posted by Acypl
[US to El Salvador and Guatemala 2012] Katie Bergh on Education in Guatemala
[US to El Salvador and Guatemala 2012] Katie Bergh on Education in Guatemala
Today’s post is from Katie Bergh, a delegate on ACYPL’s current delegation to El Salvador and Guatemala. We are having a great time here in Guatemala City. Our...
07-19-2012 posted by Acypl
[US Veterans to Australia 2012] Blair Milo on the Vets Program in Australia
[US Veterans to Australia 2012] Blair Milo on the Vets Program in Australia
ACYPL had a really exciting first this year: a program focused entirely on military veterans in political careers. Six of our best and brightest took part, traveling to...
07-03-2012 posted by Acypl
[US to China 2012] David Fuller Holt in China
[US to China 2012] David Fuller Holt in China
Our ACYPL delegation spent approximately 10 days in mainland China and then five days in Taiwan.   That itinerary presents many contrasts. In China, the Communist elevation of the...
06-29-2012 posted by Acypl
[US to China 2012] Sreenu Dandamudi on interacting with Chinese officials
[US to China 2012] Sreenu Dandamudi on interacting with Chinese officials
Today’s post comes from China/Taiwan 2012 delegate Sreenu Dandamudi. Currently, they’re in Taipei, but he wrote this a few days back when they were still in Ningbo, China....
06-26-2012 posted by Acypl
[US to China 2012] ACYPL Program Officer Brad Meehan Shakes Things Up in China
[US to China 2012] ACYPL Program Officer Brad Meehan Shakes Things Up in China
And here’s what he had to say: It’s been 5 full days since we’ve arrived in China. So much has happened that it’s hard to put it all...
06-21-2012 posted by Acypl
[US to Israel and Palestinian Territories 2012] Noelani Sallings
[US to Israel and Palestinian Territories 2012] Noelani Sallings
Today’s post comes from US to West Bank and Israel delegate Noelani Sallings, who is President of Democratic Activists for Women Now (DAWN). I have a deep affection...
06-01-2012 posted by Acypl
[US to Israel and Palestinian Territories 2012] Clay Middleton on the Peace Process in Israel and the Palestinian Territories
[US to Israel and Palestinian Territories 2012] Clay Middleton on the Peace Process in Israel and the Palestinian Territories
Today’s post comes from Clay Middleton of ACYPL’s recent US to West Bank and Israel 2012 program. Clay is Associate Director of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships for the...
05-30-2012 posted by Acypl

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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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