Who Are We?
The mission of Humanitarian Affairs is to empower young people and inspire youth who are passionate about positive social change. We aim to equip young emerging leaders with the right skills and tools to spark a generation of dynamic individuals paving the way for social change.
Humanitarian Affairs is a member of the United Nations Global Compact, World Association of Non-Governmental Organization, International Association for Voluntary Efforts and the World Alliance for Citizens Participation.
The 2020 USLS Edition
Humanitarian Affairs Asia will co-host the 11th University Scholars Leadership Symposium 2020 with the Government of Malaysia. The symposium aims to gather young leaders from around the world to foster a new perspective and unite a global understanding of social change.
The symposium features keynote speakers, networking sessions and interactive workshops to prepare and empower young leaders to be an agent of change.
The symposium aims to:
- Encourage delegates to think about Social Issues that the global community faces today, and to apply critical thinking towards building sustainable solutions to these challenges.
- Accelerate delegates’ Global Track through the exchange of cultural experiences with emerging global leaders from more than 87 countries.
- Develop Compassion and Empathy by participating in the Service Day during the week-long conference.
- Enhance Global Leadership Experience by bringing together passionate and aspirational young people led by speakers from around the world to explore the issues shaping our planet and our future.
Be inspired by watching our Post Event Video of USLS 2019 and looking at our Post Event Report of USLS 2019.
Benefits for students:
- Adding to the social impact experiences.
- Enhancing global citizenship education.
- Networking with like-minded individuals who are passionate about Social Change.
- Contributing to FIVE United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Pre-requisites for Applicants
- Applicants should be between the ages of 18-28 years old.
- Applicants should be passionate about social change, global issues, and current affairs.
- Applicants should be able to demonstrate the ability to lead and show initiative.
Since the inception of the 1st USLS in 2010, Humanitarian Affairs has partnered more than 500 of the World’s leading Universities, many are listed by The Times Higher Education World University Rankings or QS World University Rankings. Some of our Academic Partners include Harvard, Princeton, Yale, University of Cambridge, Oxford University, King’s College, London, University of Toronto, University of Melbourne, University of Tokyo, Seoul National University, Yonsei University, University of Hong Kong, National Taiwan University, National University of Singapore, Beijing University, among others.
For many of these universities, sending delegates to the annual Symposium has become an integral part of their leadership development and life-skills training. Their participation in the Symposium has helped shaped and spurred their students’ communities in global mission.
Held annually in a developing country in the Asia Pacific region, more than 7,000 emerging young leaders from more than 100 countries have undergone this life-changing experience. Upon completion of this one-week program, many delegates have gone back to their countries with new vision and passion to effect changes and to transform lives in their communities.
We want to invite every outstanding young person who has the passion to be a global trial blazer to 2020 USLS. Remember, education is not just knowledge or expertise; it is also about attitudes and values that are abundantly meted out at the Symposium.
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