After an inspiring online introduction, the 16th generation of the School for Young Leaders officially gathered in person in Ohrid, marking the start of the on-site program by the serene shores of Lake Ohrid. The day began with warm welcomes …
Day 6 of the School for Young Leaders 2025 was dedicated to travel and arrival, as participants prepared to transition from the online phase to the in-person program in Ohrid. With one third of the participants arriving from different countries, …
Day 5 of the School for Young Leaders 2025 featured a distinguished online program dedicated to the role of the United Nations and evidence-based innovation in shaping a sustainable future. Participants had the honor of hearing a special address by …
Day 4 of the School for Young Leaders 2025 continued the group work assignment through a focused online session led by Filip Nelkovski. Aligned with the overarching topic “Group Work Assignment – Accountable policy-making process: How do decisions reflect sustainable …
Day 3 of the School for Young Leaders 2025 featured an inspiring online lecture by Michael D. Dubie, Lieutenant General (Ret.) and former Deputy Commander of United States Northern Command. Under the topic “Analog Leadership in a Digital World,” General …
Day 2 of the School for Young Leaders 2025 continued with an interactive online session led by Filip Nelkovski, Stanford CDDRL Fellow and Western Balkans Program Officer at Helvetas. Held under the umbrella topic “Group Work Assignment – Accountable policy-making …
The 16th School for Young Leaders, founded by Gjorge Ivanov, officially began with an online opening session, marking the start of a two-week leadership program taking place from November 3 to November 16, 2025. This year’s School is implemented in …
Following the completion of the warm-up online sessions, all participants of the 16th School for Young Leaders received the official Welcome Package, prepared to support their engagement throughout the program. The Welcome Package contained detailed information about the program structure, …
As part of the preparatory phase of the 16th School for Young Leaders, the warm-up online sessions have been successfully held, officially launching the participants’ engagement with this year’s program. The sessions were designed to introduce participants to the structure, …
The School for Young Leaders has officially launched its first-ever Mentorship Program, marking an important new chapter in the evolution of the School’s educational approach. Initiated at the beginning of October 2025, the Mentorship Program is designed to run in …









