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Achieving Social Change through Dialogue, Cultural Exchange and Direct Service

The Global Youth Partnership for Africa is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering understanding, appreciation, and respect between young American and African leaders: tomorrow's global decision-makers. GYPA's catalytic programs offer the unique opportunity for American and African youth to engage directly with one another in grassroots development projects, cultural exchanges, and peace-building efforts.

  • Student Immersions in Uganda in 2008
    GYPA will send two Student Global Ambassador immersion trips to Uganda this summer.
    More about the immersions »
  • Homeless World Cup : A Katalyst Partnership for Change
    In 2006 it was Capetown, 2007 Copenhagen, in 2008 watch out for Team Uganda at the Homeless World Cup in Melbourne. Exciting news coming soon!
    More about Team Gomo Tong »
  • GYPA Alumni
    GYPA is proud of the accomplishments of its former Student Global Ambassadors, who are currently working throughout Africa and the United States to create positive change.
    More about our alumni »
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