Make an
impact today

Help us in giving 15 young people from Ukraine the opportunity to spend 5 weeks in Minnesota, USA, to learn and grow as future leaders.

Ласкаво просимо!

YouLEAD stands for Youth Leadership Engagement and Development Program. YouLEAD 2025 is a month-long leadership program for Ukrainian youth in the United States.

YouLEAD 2025 will provide 15 Ukrainian teens with the opportunity to participate in development activities and continue the tradition of sharing views, culture, and learning from one another as they grow as individuals and leaders.

Ukrainian participants will be engaged in intensive learning, creating partnerships with Minnesota youth and community organizations, local governments and schools, and the Minnesota Ukrainian community.

Why give?

  • Support Ukraine

    You’ll be developing future leaders to help post-war Ukraine redevelop and heal, as well as providing a mental health break for Ukrainian youth experiencing war trauma.

  • Support Minnesota

    Your donation helps to create corresponding spaces for American
    students to join the program. Support civic and cultural exchange that builds a stronger community right here.

  • Volunteer-Run

    Global Synergy group is 100% volunteer-run. Every dollar donated goes directly to the exchange program. for travel, food, and activities for a YouLEAD participant from Ukraine.

“YouLEAD completely changed my life! It gave me new perspectives, friends, and unforgettable experiences.”

Dmytro Baran

“YouLEAD is not just a program—it is a turning point. In a short time, it changed everything for me.”

Anna Gorb

“YouLEAD is a stepping stone to everything new; opportunities, connections, and a new understanding of yourself.”

Sonia Koliada

Why Support YouLEAD?

We believe in the power of young people to change the world.

We give them the tools to solve problems, facilitate productive conversations and inspire action. We recognize and support them as we look to the future of community development and global governance.

The YouLEAD program has been developing youth leaders in Minnesota and Ukraine for over 12 years. The sister city relationship between Hopkins, MN, and Boryspil, Ukraine, came from this work.

Thank you

It costs $5,000 for each participant, and all donations go towards the cost of travel, food, and activities. Thank you for your support.