Delegates in Macedonia

For 44 years, the American Council of Young Political Leaders (ACYPL) has designed, organized and managed unique international educational exchanges for young political leaders (ages 25-40) worldwide. ACYPL programs are designed to promote mutual understanding, respect, and friendship and to cultivate long-lasting relationships among young people who are poised to become tomorrow's global leaders and policy makers. American participants are nominated by members of Congress, governors, political party leaders, and ACYPL alumni, while international delegates are selected from countries where ACYPL is currently conducting programs by international program partners with the U.S. Embassy input.

ACYPL is a bipartisan non-profit organization internationally recognized as the pre-eminent catalyst for introducing next generation leaders to international affairs, public diplomacy, and to each other. ACYPL annually conducts exchanges with 25-30 countries around the world and has a network of over 8000 alumni in 100 countries, many whom have risen to positions of national and international prominence. These alumni play a vital role in maintaining the exceptional quality and high-level political access that are hallmarks of ACYPL exchanges, through ongoing financial support, hosting and escorting delegations, as well as nominating future program participants.