🤝 Institutional Relations

Build the future
with ICYD

The International Council for Youth Diplomacy is open for institutional and peer council partnerships. Together, we shape the next generation of global leaders.

2026
Founded
12+
Age Range
28+
Programmes
Global
Reach
Why Partner With ICYD

What your institution gains

Partnering with ICYD connects your institution to a structured, merit-based global network of trained young diplomats and leaders.

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Global Youth Network

Access ICYD's growing network of youth diplomats, researchers, and leaders — all trained, active, and formally structured across our organs and programmes.

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Co-Branded Programmes

Collaborate on joint workshops, summits, MUNs, and research initiatives with full institutional co-branding, shared credit, and published outcomes.

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Institutional Credibility

Align with a constitutionally governed, merit-based youth institution — real governance, real documentation, real output. Not a student club.

Types of Partnerships

How we collaborate

Two distinct partnership tracks — each designed for a different kind of institution.

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Institutional Partnership

For schools, universities, NGOs, government bodies, and established organizations. Co-host events, share resources, and build joint programmes with ICYD's organs and membership base.

Schools · Universities · NGOs · Government
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Peer Council Partnership

For youth councils, student unions, and youth-led institutions. Collaborate on shared missions, joint events, delegate exchanges, and formal mutual recognition between councils.

Youth Councils · Student Unions · Youth Bodies
Partnership Process

What to expect when you reach out

A straightforward, transparent process from first contact to formal partnership — no unnecessary complexity.

01
Initial Enquiry

Send your partnership request. Our team reviews it within 5 working days and responds with a brief overview of the collaboration scope.

02
Discovery Call

A short virtual meeting with ICYD leadership to align on goals, programs, and mutual expectations before formalizing anything.

03
MOU & Formal Agreement

A signed Memorandum of Understanding outlining the terms, activities, and responsibilities of both institutions.

04
Active Collaboration

Launch joint programmes, events, or initiatives. Your institution is listed as an official ICYD partner with co-branding on all outputs.

Ready to Partner?

Let's build something
meaningful together

Whether you are a university, an NGO, a government body, or a fellow youth council — ICYD is open to collaboration that creates real impact for young people.

Response within 5 working days · All enquiries reviewed by ICYD leadership