Youth Ambassador Program (YAP)

The Youth Ambassador Program (YAP) is a one-year experience for U.S.-based high school students who care about humanitarian service and leadership. Youth Ambassadors help with community outreach, visual storytelling, and fundraising to support relief and development efforts in Sudan.

About the Program

The Youth Ambassador Program (YAP) is a one-year experience for U.S.-based high school students who care about humanitarian service and leadership. Youth Ambassadors help with community outreach, oral storytelling, and fundraising to support relief and development efforts in Sudan.

 Program Goals

  • Cultivate young leaders committed to service and inclusion.
  • Engage youth in supporting Sudan-focused humanitarian and development projects.
  • Build skills in project planning, ethical fundraising, and community storytelling.
  • Promote values of kindness, excellence, diversity, and integrity.

 Program Duration

  • Start Date: Upon signing the contract
  • End Date: May of the following year

Activities

Ambassadors are expected to complete at least one in‑person activity (such as a community or fundraising event) and may also:

  • Support community engagement activities
  • Contribute to fundraising initiatives
  • Create oral storytelling content about their work and its impact, remotely supported by SAMA’s digital marketing team in Cairo (graphic designer and video editor)

Eligibility

  • U.S.-based high school students, entering Grade 9 or higher by July 1, 2025.
  • Minimum age: 14 years old.
  • Commitment: ~3–5 hours/month for 12 months.
  • No personal information of minors will be collected—parents serve as communication liaisons.

Parent & Guardian Involvement

Parents play a central role in ensuring youth safety and program integrity.

  • Consent and waiver forms are required
  • All communications go exclusively through the parent
  • No direct communication with minors by SAMA staff
  • Reimbursement is available for approved expenses
  • Participation is voluntary and unpaid, in line with US non profit volunteer guidelines.

Recognition & Benefits

Upon successful completion, participants will receive:

  • Certificate of Completion from SAMA
  • Honorary Title: SAMA Youth Ambassador
  • Recognition Letter for college or service application

Training

Current

  • Ahmed Hamad
  • Ahmed Abusin
  • Anan Sati
  • Jude Omer Elsaeed
  • Ahmed Gabralla
  • Ahmed Elhassan

Class of 2025-2026

  • Zina Omer
  • Judy Ali
  • Mohamed Ahmed

Application

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