The Global Young Leaders Network (GYLN) is a diverse, global community of outstanding young leaders volunteer themselves to grow and develop their international outlook, leadership skills, and improve their commitment to public and social services.

GYLN was established in 2014 by the Sunwah Foundation in collaboration with MSU's International Studies and Programs. Joining a network of ten existing chapters across the globe, GYLN USA is building a community of leaders who are committed to serve, equipped to lead, enterprising in action, and plugged into a network of like-minded individuals who are passionate about social development.

Students belonging to GYLN at MSU have an extraordinary opportunity to travel to international forums as well as plan activities and service projects with financial backing from the Foundation and operational support from chapter coordinators.

Interested in joining? Email globalyouth(at)msu.edu for more information.

Fall 2025 Meetings

Date: Bi-weekly Tuesdays (9/11, 9/23, 10/7, 10/28, 11/11, 12/2)
Time: 5:30 - 6:30pm
Location: International Center, room 204

All students are welcome!  You may reach out in advance or just stop by any meeting.

Projects

Members of GYLN are eligible for $100 mini-grants to complete small projects of their choosing. In some cases, students team up with other members to combine their efforts and funding and maximize impact. Additionally, each year the Club selects one large-scale project to complete as a group.  Below are a few examples:

1000 Cranes: Healing Through Origami

Hygiene Kits and Blankets for Lansing's Unhoused Community

Innovation Challenge

Risdale Park Make-Over and Field Day

Executive Board

The MSU advisor for this Registered Student Organization is Alexandra Jarvis.  She is the Global Learning Administrator for the Center for Global Learning and Innovation and can be reached at jarvisa8(at)msu.edu.