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Youth empowered
Youth Leadership, Real Impact
Where Young People Become Leaders
The GLL Leadership Academy is a two-day, hands-on program that equips young people with the skills and confidence to lead real projects in their communities.
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Leadership Academy Programs
263
Certified Facilitators
The Curriculum
What is the Leadership Academy?
The Leadership Academy is an intensive, experiential program where young people develop practical leadership skills and apply them to real-world challenges. Over two days, participants build the mindset, tools, and confidence to design and lead projects that strengthen their communities.
The Journey
From recruitment to transformation
Every GLL youth leader moves through a structured journey designed to build capability at every stage. By the end of the Academy, each participant has a Sustainable Impact Project plan ready to implement.
Development skills
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Leadership framework- Mindset and values-based action
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Navigating change
- Identifying community needs and designing solutions
From Training to Real Impact
The Leadership Academy is the starting point.
After the program, participants design and lead Sustainable Impact Projects—real initiatives that address needs in their communities and contribute to global goals.
Testimonials
This training transformed how I think, lead, and run my business. I am now more confident, collaborative, and better equipped to grow my team and contribute to my community.
Menuka Rajbanshi
Youth entrepreneur & Leadership Academy participant
The program showed me the power of community engagement and helped me grow into a leader. Today, I continue that journey by mentoring others to create impact in their own communities.
Dora Bishkovska
Junior Mentor & former volunteer
Everyone has their own mountain to climb. As a mountaineer, I’ve learned that reaching the summit takes resilience, and through the Leadership Academy and Training of Trainers, I see young people developing that same strength to achieve their goals.
Prakash Raj Pandey
Mountaineer (Everest summiteer) Scout Leader & Educator
Our partnership has created meaningful opportunities for young people to lead, innovate, and drive real change. Together, we are shaping a generation committed to building a more sustainable future.
Mahendra Kumar Giri
Chief Executive, Sahara Nepal (partner organization)
The days here used to feel long and quiet, but with the young volunteers, they became warmer and full of life again. Creating items that were later sold made me feel proud - like I still have something meaningful to give.
Elderly community member
Sustainability Impact Project (SIP) beneficiary
Our Global Network
Bring the Leadership Academy to Your Community
We partner with schools, nonprofits, and organizations to deliver Leadership Academies tailored to local contex
Together, we equip young people with the skills and support to lead projects that strengthen their communities.