Testimonials

Hear from past delegates

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Mentions on Social Media

LinkedIn post by Tristan Shomaker discussing diplomacy and AI at the Global Diplomatic Forum, mentioning participation in a Washington, D.C. event hosted by Johns Hopkins SAIS, with hashtags related to youth diplomacy and international relations.
A collage of images showing people at a conference, flags hanging from the ceiling in a grand hall, and a woman standing in front of a podium with an American flag nearby.
Screenshot of a LinkedIn post by Lina Adarrab about her experience as a Young Delegate at the Young Diplomatic Forum 2025 in Washington, D.C., hosted with Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, detailing discussions on international diplomacy, global issues, and key international institutions.
A social media post from Johns Hopkins SAIS Europe about a recent collaboration with a slide showing a title, possibly part of a presentation, with text and logos.

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YDF London

YDF Beijing

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In their words

“Humbled to have the opportunity to participate in the YDF in 2014, was an astonishing experience.”

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— Chieh-chi Hsieh
“Thank you all for making this week one of the most rememberable of my life. The knowledge and personal experience shared by all of you has greatly enhanced my knowledge and I’m truly grateful for that.

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— Roy Campbell
“Attending YDF 2019 was always career-changing for me. Ignited a passion in me and I owe my thank to you for leading this initiative”
— Yahaya Alphonse
“You’ve taken Diplomacy to an amazing level of integration. Young Diplomats Forum London and Queretaro has been one of the best event I have ever attended !

Thank you for the global approach you gave to the youth, I’m at your service with the government of Queretaro and Merida with open arms for Global Diplomatic Forum and Young Diplomats”
— Raa Gargari
“It was been a life-changing experience working with GDF. Such great accomplishments made in a short time by GDF are commendable”
— Naila- Khizer
“Perhaps the best international conference I have ever attended! It was an enlightening experience and through the YDF I have met some of the most brilliant young minds on earth and made what I know will be lifelong connections and friendships”
— Rommel Hill
“I’m sure my life would look very different if it weren’t for the GDF”
— Sarah Stearne