Become a cultural host for the YSEALI program
草榴社区 is looking for community-oriented member of the campus community to become host participants in the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative's academic fellows program.
The YSEALI Academic Fellows Program is part of the wider Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative, which is the U.S. government鈥檚 signature program to strengthen leadership development and networking in Southeast Asia. The YSEALI Academic Fellows Program provides skills training to youth, aged 18-25, from eleven countries in Southeast Asia including Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam. The program is designed to strengthen leadership development across the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), deepen engagement with young leaders on key regional and global challenges, and strengthen people-to-people ties between the U.S. and Southeast Asia.
Western is seeking hosts to provide gatherings of 2-3 visiting YSEALI participants. Hosts will meet with YSEALI Fellows 3 times between April 18-May 10. You can invite Fellows for meals, take them for a hike or a day trip, or show them your favorite spots and things to do in Bellingham and/or Whatcom County.
For questions, contact: eesp.general@wwu.edu.