We Value our Sponsors and Partners
We are proud to collaborate with sponsors and partners who share our commitment to youth leadership, diplomacy, and a united Africa.
YMAU V Sponsors & Partners
African Union Youth Commission
Just like the youth it empowers, the African Union Youth Commission (AUYC) was built on ambition, vision, and a drive for impact. As the official platform for youth engagement within the African Union, AUYC amplifies young voices across the continent — shaping policy, leading change, and driving innovation. From leadership development to regional integration, AUYC helps millions of young Africans unlock their potential and build the Africa they want.
Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways started with a bold vision to connect Africa to the world and the world to Africa. Today, as the Pride of Africa, we serve millions of passengers across dozens of global destinations, delivering world-class service with every flight. From business trips to homecomings, we are committed to making every journey seamless, safe, and unforgettable. Our dedication to innovation and excellence continues to drive us forward as we expand our reach and enhance the travel experience for all.
Model Conferences Ghana LBG
Model Conferences Ghana LBG was founded with a mission to empower the next generation of African leaders through experiential learning and diplomacy. As Ghana’s leading organizer of academic simulations, we provide students with high-impact conferences that build critical thinking, negotiation, and leadership skills. From local classrooms to international platforms, they are dedicated to shaping confident, informed change-makers.
Past YMAU Sponsors & Partners
Yale Macmillan Center —Genocide Studies Program
The Genocide Studies Program at Yale University’s MacMillan Center, founded in 1998, is dedicated to advancing understanding and prevention of genocide through rigorous research, seminars, and conferences. The program trains researchers from afflicted regions and conducts detailed studies on numerous genocides, including the Holocaust, and those in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia, and Darfur. An affiliate of the Yale Institute for Biospheric Studies and sponsored by the Orville H. Schell, Jr. Center for International Human Rights at Yale Law School, it continues to make significant contributions to the global effort against atrocities, fostering a deeper comprehension and broader awareness of these human tragedies.
Tsai Center for Innovative Thinking at Yale
The Tsai Center for Innovative Thinking at Yale (Tsai CITY) inspires students from diverse backgrounds to find innovative solutions to real-world problems. Established in 2017, Tsai CITY supports Yale students through programs, funding, and mentoring. This inclusive innovation center encourages students to address wide-ranging issues, from climate change to civic engagement, and pursue creative projects and high-growth ventures. Tsai CITY fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, inclusivity, effective action, and resilience, equipping students with the skills to make a significant impact.
Yale Young Global Scholars
Yale Young Global Scholars (YYGS) is one of the world's most globally diverse summer academic programs, welcoming over 2,000 students from more than 150 countries and all 50 U.S. states. With a commitment to accessibility, YYGS provides over $3 million in need-based financial aid to domestic and international students each year. The program's collaborative curriculum covers STEM, social sciences, humanities, and cross-disciplinary tracks, encouraging rich discussions shaped by diverse global perspectives. Through innovative topics and international engagement, YYGS offers students a transformative educational experience.
Yale Global Health Scholars Program
The Global Health Studies Multidisciplinary Academic Program (GHS MAP) at Yale College offers undergraduates the chance to engage with global health issues through diverse disciplinary lenses. Students gain a balanced appreciation for biomedical and technical aspects of diseases and their treatment, alongside an understanding of the historical, social, economic, and political factors that influence health. The program emphasizes the importance of research methodologies, helping students understand how global health knowledge is constructed and how these approaches can support their academic and career goals.
Tour Hero
TourHero is a social travel platform that connects adventure-seekers with curated group trips. It enables content creators and group leaders to organize and monetize unique travel experiences for their communities. The platform allows users to turn their passion for travel into a profitable venture while building connections with like-minded individuals.
Afro American Cultural Center at Yale
Rooted in history yet alive with possibility, the Afro-American Cultural Center at Yale—affectionately called The House—is a heartbeat of culture, leadership, and connection. Since 1969, it has welcomed generations of students into a space where the stories and traditions of the African Diaspora are celebrated and carried forward. More than a gathering place, The House is a launchpad for scholar-leaders—offering mentorship, advocacy, and programs that spark learning, pride, and purpose. From campus to community, it fuels voices that will lead, create, and transform the world.
Yale Center for the Study of Race, Indigeneity, and Transitional Migration
The Yale Center for the Study of Race, Indigeneity, and Transnational Migration (RITM) is an interdisciplinary research center dedicated to advancing innovative research and teaching on critical historical and contemporary issues. Led by Professor Stephen Pitti, RITM fosters intellectual exchanges that cross institutional, disciplinary, and geographic boundaries. The center emphasizes perspectives often underrepresented in academia and policy discussions, transforming scholarship and supporting education at all levels. RITM collaborates with programs like Ethnicity, Race, and Migration, co-sponsors the journal Social Text, and is part of the Centering Race Consortium. Through fellowships, events, and programming, RITM engages both local and global audiences.
Yale Department of French
Yale’s Department of French is at the forefront of French literary and cultural studies, offering a Ph.D. program that covers French literature, criticism, theory, and culture from the early Middle Ages to the present, including French-language literatures from Africa, the Caribbean, and the Maghreb. Recognized as the top graduate program in North America by the 2010 NRC survey, the department is home to leading scholars in every field of French and Francophone literature. At the undergraduate level, the department excels in providing comprehensive French language instruction and fostering a deep appreciation of French and Francophone literatures and cultures. The major in French offers an in-depth exploration of literature spanning ten centuries and four continents, with interdisciplinary courses linking literature to history, law, politics, and the arts. Majors are encouraged to delve into all periods and genres, utilizing a variety of critical approaches.
Yale Macmillan Center — Council on African Studies
At the intersection of scholarship and real-world impact, the Yale MacMillan Center’s Council on African Studies brings Africa into sharper focus—across disciplines, languages, and lived experience. As a vibrant hub for research, teaching, and public dialogue, the Council convenes students, faculty, and practitioners to examine the continent’s histories, cultures, politics, and economies with rigor and imagination. Through fellowships, language study, community partnerships, and events that bridge campus and continent, it equips emerging leaders to engage Africa thoughtfully—advancing ideas that inform policy, inspire innovation, and expand what’s possible.
Yale Jackson School of Global Affairs
The Yale Jackson School of Global Affairs, established as a stand-alone professional school in 2022, builds on Yale's tradition of educating global leaders. Originating from the International Affairs Council and transformed by a generous gift from John W. '67 and Susan G. Jackson, the school evolved from the Jackson Institute in 2009. As the first professional school at Yale since 1976, Jackson fosters a community dedicated to impacting global affairs. Students engage in academically rigorous programs taught by leading faculty and practitioners. The school also houses the Global Health Studies Multidisciplinary Academic Program and the Brady-Johnson Program in Grand Strategy, preparing students to address complex global challenges.
Yale Macmillan Center — Council on Middle East Studies
The Council on Middle East Studies (CMES) at Yale serves as a central resource for addressing critical issues in the Middle East, offering expertise across disciplines in the humanities, social sciences, and various professional schools. With a strong network of international partners, including Middle Eastern universities and Yale alumni, CMES fosters dynamic relationships between the region and the world. Building on Yale's long legacy in Middle Eastern studies, the program offers comprehensive education in modern Middle Eastern languages and literatures, alongside courses in anthropology, history, political science, and more. CMES is committed to engaging with contemporary Middle Eastern realities, promoting understanding through collaborations, faculty and student exchanges, and scholarly initiatives.
The Brady Johnson Program in Grand Strategy and the International Security Studies Program
The Brady-Johnson Program in Grand Strategy, directed by Professor Arne Westad, offers Yale students a year-long course on strategic challenges in statecraft, politics, and social change. The course spans history from 300 B.C.E. to present day, examining primary texts and key historical moments. It includes seminars, presentations to high-level officials, and a summer fellowship. The program hosts events with prominent practitioners and supports fellowships, research, conferences, and scholarly work in grand strategy. The aim is to develop strategic thinking and leadership in addressing issues like political stability, racial justice, economic development, and climate sustainability.
Macmillan Center — Council on East Asian Studies
Founded in 1961, the Council on East Asian Studies at Yale (CEAS) promotes the interdisciplinary study of China, Japan, and Korea. CEAS supports undergraduate and graduate education, research, and intellectual exchange about East Asia through courses, lectures, workshops, cultural events, and conferences. The program involves twenty-seven core faculty and twenty-two language instructors across twelve departments, offering around 150 courses annually. CEAS administers B.A. and M.A. programs, supports grants and fellowships, and attracts scholars worldwide. It boasts a top-tier library collection and Asian Art Collection, and is part of the Whitney and Betty MacMillan Center for International and Area Studies.
Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA)
The Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA), founded in 1989, is dedicated to enhancing graduate education in international affairs. By bringing together leading global graduate schools specializing in this field, APSIA aims to advance international understanding, prosperity, peace, and security through education. The association strengthens its members by facilitating information exchange and idea sharing. APSIA connects prospective students and employers with member schools, highlighting the value of an APSIA education. Collaborating with higher education institutions and the international affairs community, APSIA addresses common challenges and empowers students, schools, and partners to become effective agents of positive change.
Yale Schwarzman Center
The Association of Professional Schools of The Yale Schwarzman Center transforms the historic Commons and Memorial Hall into a vibrant social hub for students, maintaining their architectural integrity while adding modern amenities. Located centrally on campus, it supports cultural programming and student life with state-of-the-art technology for virtual engagement. The top-floor Dome Room is now an experimental performance space, and the Commons' service areas create a bistro and gathering spaces. Below Memorial Hall, a pub named the Well has been established. New social spaces include a sweeping stair entrance and a skylit second-floor addition providing lounges and meeting rooms visible from key campus areas.
Golden Key International Honor Society
Golden Key International Honour Society is a global academic honor society that recognizes and encourages scholastic achievement among college and university students. It's open to students in the top 15% of their class across all academic disciplines. The society emphasizes academics, leadership, and service, offering members opportunities for personal growth, networking, and access to scholarships and other benefits.
