Saudi Young Leaders Exchange
From 2014 to 2023, The Saudi Young Leaders Exchange Programs (SYLEP) trained 317 participants (282 Saudi young leaders and 35 US Cultural Ambassadors). This three-week multi-phased leadership experience in the U.S took place in cities across the U.S. (including Washington, DC, Austin, TX, Detroit, MI, Pittsburgh, PA, and Chicago, IL). This is an example of Legacy's capacity to conduct culturally specific programming per a U.S. Embassy's request.
The Saudi Young Leaders Exchange Program focuses on innovation aimed towards community engagement. The program engaged ambitious young Saudi professionals (ages 21-27) alongside U.S. Cultural Ambassadors in a multi-phase initiative designed to equip participants with practical skills, business acumen, and leadership experience. Through a three-week U.S.-based exchange, a six-month community innovation phase in Saudi Arabia, and an alumni conference, participants applied real-world solutions to local challenges, demonstrating resourcefulness and problem-solving. The initiative allowed the up-skilling of Saudi youth to improve community engagement across the Kingdom.
SYLEP participants have impacted over 3,000 people through their community solutions projects.
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Learn more about the experience
Cultural Ambassador interview
SYLEP Participant Interviews
SYLEP Project Pitches
Partners
Legacy International works closely with the following organizations to create and implement high-impact experiences during SYLEP each year:
SYLEP is sponsored by the United States Department of State, U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, and administered by Legacy International.
Legacy International Programs:
