Future Peacebuilders
Launched in 2024, the Future Peacebuilders Program (FPP) was envisioned as more than just an internship and fellowship program. It is a bridge across generations, a space where peace is not just taught but practiced.
May 1, 2026
to
May 8, 2026
New York, NY, USA
Program Overview
Launched in 2024, the Future Peacebuilders Program (FPP) was envisioned as more than just an internship and fellowship program. It is a bridge across generations, a space where peace is not just taught but practiced.
The program is tailored to bringing together high school and undergraduate students together with master’s and doctoral candidates to learn about the work of peace through mentorship, experiential learning, program design, and implementation in a dynamic environment based in New York.
Interns and fellows gain expertise about the United Nations system and have the opportunity to participate in events such as high-level political forums and roundtables while supporting UPEACE New York’s expansion of their peace education mission.
In its first year, FPP’s cohort was based entirely in the United States, where they supported a High Level Political Forum (HLPF) session titled Unlearning Intolerance: Global citizenship education and SDG 16 in partnerships with the Asia-Pacific Centre of Education for International Understanding (APCEIU). This event allowed participants a first hand look at what it takes to bring a UN initiative to life.
One year later, the program has expanded to an international reach, with half of the cohort coming from international high schools and universities.
The 2025 cohort continues to support the mission of positioning programming, deepening partnerships and bringing youth-led perspectives to the work of peacebuilding.
Eligibility & Additional Criteria
Applicants must be currently enrolled high school students (e.g., rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors at the time of the programme in June 2026). Applicants should demonstrate an interest in peace, but are not expected to have previous peacebuilding experience on their resume.
Applicants must also confirm that they will provide proof of all necessary vaccinations, personal health insurance, and a valid passport in order to secure their spot in the YLP 2026 cohort. No exceptions will be made. These requirements will be included in the parental authorization packet emailed to the applicant’s parent/guardian upon application submission.