Youth Ambassadors
The Youth Ambassador program, based in Dallas, TX, engages high schools students to think globally and act locally. They research Aga Khan Foundation projects, and find ways to implement similar programs in their local communities. They also raise awareness of AKF’s work to address the root causes of poverty and improve the quality of life for all through arts and innovation competitions and developing educational presentations.
Call for Entries
The Aga Khan Foundation Youth Ambassadors invite you to submit an innovation that reflects the following theme:
Inspiring Hope, Changing Lives
National Youth Art Competition
Since 2012, the Dallas Youth Ambassadors have hosted an arts competition for local high school students. This year, we are pleased to expand that competition nationwide!
Entries are currently being evaluated by our judges. Thank you to all who submitted!

Leap of Faith by Grigoriy Danilenko, 2012 Winner

A Hand Up for Hope by Florencia Padilla, 2015 Winner

Lean In by Claire Song, 2021 Winner
Read more about the Youth Ambassadors
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