BRIEFING FOR THE ASIAN YOUTH LEADERSHIP SUMMIT 2026

The Salvation Army is organising a three-day leadership development conference for pre-tertiary and tertiary students (between 18 and 35) with an interest in social leadership. The theme is “Youth Rising: Peace, Justice, Hope for Vulnerable Children and Families”.

Happening this December 4-6 in Chiang Mai, participants will explore issues such as vulnerable children and families, child well-being, social entrepreneurship, and climate resilience through interactive workshops, leadership dialogues, site visits, and action planning with practitioners.

The Summit aims to equip young people with essential leadership competencies, including understanding best practices on holistic approaches to helping vulnerable children and their communities, social responsibility, child well-being, mental health, social entrepreneurship and community engagement.

To date, UNHCR, together with other subject matter experts. will also join the Summit to share what transformational impact for the poor might look like. As churches step up in reaching out to transform lives, this presents a unique opportunity to shape effective missions in not just spiritual but practical ways with measurable theory of change and perspectives from NGOs. 

If you are interested, register for a briefing. Open to the first 100 registrants.

Date: May 13, 2026

Time: 4.30pm

Click here to register.

About the organiser:
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.