International Youth Institute

05/11/2026

Our Director Climate Advisory Board/Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) will be speaking at the International Council of Youth (ICY) online conference on ‎The Power of Connections: Why Networking Matters for Young People.
‎
‎Young people, your network can open doors that talent alone may not reach. Opportunities often travel through relationships, visibility, and meaningful connections. If you are intentional about growth, leadership, and global exposure, this conversation is for you.
‎
‎Don’t just watch from a distance. Be in the room.
‎
‎Register here:
‎https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeLGO33BiKEhz7nyOnM0g1bzxa4n0LpWqVZy6FRux1La2bUiw/viewform
‎
‎

31/10/2026

OPENING SPEECH | GYF 2026

Leadership begins with a vision, and impactful change starts with action.
Listen to our Executive Director, Florian Fimbel, as he shares his thoughts and perspectives on GYF 2026, highlighting the importance of youth leadership, empowerment, and building a better future.

His message is a call to inspire, engage, and empower young people to become agents of positive change 🌍

Watch the full speech here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5z8lon-KgI&t=27s

28/10/2026

A photo recap of the first day of the Global Youth Festival—Paris 2026, co-organized with HISA - Public Policy Research Institute in Paris.
More than 200 young people from different countries around the world took part in this exceptional event conceived by the HISA - Public Policy Research Institute

International Youth Institute

27/10/2026

🌍 Very happy and proud to have partnered with HISA as a Strategic Partner for the Global Youth Festival 2026 in Paris, France! 🇫🇷🤝

This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to empowering young leaders, strengthening international cooperation, and creating meaningful connections across borders.

Bringing together young people from different countries, cultures, and backgrounds is about more than exchanging ideas. It is about building bridges, fostering mutual understanding, and turning the energy and ambition of the next generation into concrete initiatives with a lasting impact.

At the International Youth Institute, we firmly believe that young people should not simply be the leaders of tomorrow, but active contributors to shaping our world today. Partnerships like this are essential to transforming that vision into reality.

A sincere thank you to the entire HISA team for their trust, commitment, and collaboration. It was a pleasure to work together on this international gathering and contribute to a shared vision of youth leadership and global cooperation.

Together, we can connect more young leaders, create greater opportunities, and build a more collaborative future 🌎🚀



https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DgRedizwc/

Strong partnerships create greater opportunities!

We were pleased to have the International Youth Institute as our Strategic Partner at the Global Youth Festival 2026 in Paris, France. 🇫🇷

Together, advancing youth leadership, international collaboration, and global connections.

19/10/2026

🌍✨ GYF26: An unforgettable international experience for all participants !

What makes an international youth event truly special? It is the opportunity to meet people from different cultures, discover new perspectives, challenge our assumptions, and realise just how much we can learn from one another 🤝🌎

At the Global Youth Festival 2026 in Paris, 230 participants from 130+ countries, representing all continents, came together to share their experiences, ideas, ambitions, and visions for the future.

💡 This is the power of international youth gatherings. You can read about other cultures, study international relations, and connect online, but nothing compares to sitting together, exchanging ideas, asking questions, sharing experiences, and building genuine friendships with people from around the world.

These experiences broaden our horizons, challenge our perspectives, and remind us that, despite our differences, we share many of the same hopes and aspirations.

💙 The International Youth Institute would like to express its heartfelt gratitude to every participant who made GYF26 so special.

Thank you for your inspiring talks, engaging workshops, thoughtful questions, open minds, positive energy, and willingness to share a part of yourselves with others. You were not simply attending an event; you were the ones who brought it to life 🙌

🌱 We hope you return home with new ideas, valuable skills, unforgettable memories, and friendships that will last far beyond the festival itself.

Because international cooperation doesn't begin with agreements signed in conference rooms. It begins when people meet, listen to one another, learn together, and decide to build something better.

🚀 This is why we believe in international youth events. This is why we believe in you.

The world is our classroom. Our diversity is our strength. Our future is a shared responsibility. 🌍💫

Thank you for being part of this journey. We look forward to seeing what you will achieve next!

💙 International Youth Institute
The impossible is what we do best.

18/10/2026

A powerful moment at the Global Youth Festival 2026 in Paris! 🌍✨

The International Youth Institute was proud to contribute to this outstanding gathering of young leaders from around the world by bringing inspiring leaders to share their vision and experience, and by organising a special session at the French Parliament, in the largest room of the Palais Bourbon! 🇫🇷🏛️

We believe that empowering young people means giving them access to inspiring role models, exceptional opportunities, and places where important decisions are made. By building bridges between cultures, institutions, and generations, we can turn bold ideas into meaningful action.

This is what international youth cooperation is all about! 🤝🌎

The impossible is what we do best. 💙🔥

15/10/2026

🌍✨ IT’S OFFICIAL: GYF 2026 HAS BEGUN IN PARIS! 🇫🇷

Today marks the beginning of the Global Youth Festival 2026 (GYF26), bringing together young leaders, changemakers, and future decision-makers from around the world in the City of Light! 🗼

🤝 The International Youth Institute is proud to be an official partner of this incredible international event!

🌎 With 200+ delegates from more than 120 countries, GYF26 is a unique opportunity to connect cultures, exchange ideas, strengthen international cooperation, and empower the next generation of global leaders.

Over the next three days, participants will engage in inspiring discussions, interactive workshops, leadership activities, and intercultural exchanges addressing some of the most important challenges of our time, from diplomacy and democracy to climate action.

🚀 At the International Youth Institute, we firmly believe that young people are not just the leaders of tomorrow. They are the changemakers of today!

By supporting initiatives like GYF26, we are working towards a world where young people can develop their skills, expand their international networks, collaborate across borders, and turn their ideas into meaningful action.

💙🌍 One world. One generation. Endless possibilities.

📍 Paris, France | October 15–18, 2026
🤝 Official Partner: International Youth Institute
🌐 Organizer: HISA

Let's make these four days unforgettable! 🔥

03/10/2026

The International Youth Institute (Youth Institute) is pleased to announce its strategic partnership with the Global Youth Festival 2026, organized by the Headway Institute of Strategic Alliance (HISA), which will take place from October 15 to 18, 2026, in Paris, France.
Bringing together young leaders, entrepreneurs, students, professionals, and changemakers from across the world, this international gathering will provide a platform for leadership development, intercultural dialogue, diplomacy, innovation, and global cooperation.

Info : https://www.youth-institute.us/annual-summits/global-youth-festival-paris-2026/

23/09/2026

🌍 OUR NEW TEAM IS HERE, AND WE ARE JUST GETTING STARTED. JOIN US! 🌍

We are proud to officially introduce the new team of the International Youth Institute : a growing international community of young leaders, professionals and changemakers committed to creating meaningful impact around the world.

🌎 From every continent, our Country Directors will lead the way.

They will organise meaningful, ambitious and impactful events in their countries, with the full support of our International Team. From conferences and youth forums to leadership programs, partnerships and local initiatives, our goal is to turn ideas into concrete opportunities for young people.

We have great faith in every member of this team. Each of them has demonstrated, throughout the years, commitment, dedication, human qualities and professional excellence. Now, they have the opportunity to put these qualities at the service of a common mission.

🤝 Welcome to the International Youth Institute!

Together, we want to change for the better the lives of thousands and thousands of young people.

We will work to:

🎓 Connect universities and young people across borders
🏛️ Build bridges between governments, universities, companies and foundations
🤝 Create meaningful international partnerships
💡 Develop innovative opportunities for the next generation
🌍 Contribute to shaping public policies that better address the needs and aspirations of young people
🚀 Train and empower the next generation of decision-makers, leaders and changemakers 🙋🏻 🙋🏼‍♀️ 🙋🏻‍♂️ 🙋🏾

And this is only the beginning.

📚 We are also building a unique International Youth Training Academy : a high-level training institution designed to provide young people with high-quality courses, practical skills and professional development opportunities.

Our ambition is simple: give young people the knowledge, skills, networks and confidence they need to take their careers and their impact to the next level.

🌐 One Institute. Hundreds of Leaders. Thousands of Opportunities.

Our first team is here.

But our team is meant to grow.

If you believe in youth leadership, international cooperation, education, innovation and creating opportunities for the next generation...

👉 Join us.

Think globally. Act locally. Create impact together.

07/07/2026

As part of the activities taking place during the FIFA World Cup, Mr. Gabriel MVOGO SAINT, President of the International Youth Institute (Youth Institute USA), was invited to meet with young soccer players from football academies across the City of Miami Beach Government, Florida.

Through his remarks and advice, the President of the International Youth Institute encouraged the young athletes to pursue their dreams while placing great importance on education. He emphasized that success in sports is built not only on talent, but also on discipline, continuous learning, and strong personal values.

One of the highlights of the event was the official presentation of the TRIONDA PRO, the Official FIFA World Cup Match Ball, customized by Adidas and personally signed by FIFA President Gianni Infantino in support of the World Youth Forum. This unique ball symbolizes the power of sports to promote dialogue, peace, and youth development around the world.
Read the article : https://www.youth-institute.us/youth-institute-usa-meets-young-soccer-players-in-miami-beach-during-the-fifa-world-cup/