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GELYDA Newsletters
Bimonthly correspondence with GELYDA members.
GELYDA’s in person conference, Building Civic and Community Engagement in Youth Development: A Shared Responsibility of Schools and Extended Education, hosted by Sungkyunkwan University in Seoul South Korea (June 24th to 26th, 2026) is fast approaching.
The Call for Abstracts has been extended until March 31st and virtual/hybrid options are being offered for those who cannot attend in person. We encourage all who are interested in presenting to submit!! Please visit the conference website for all key information (here). The link for submitting abstracts can be found here.
Wishing our global community a joyful and inspiring New Year. May 2026 bring renewed energy, meaningful collaboration, and continued impact in advancing learning and opportunity for young people around the world.
As we launch into 2026, GELYDA has been very busy and we have many exciting updates to share with you all. Top of our mind - we are just six months away from GELYDA’s International Conference in Seoul, South Korea. Below please find highlights regarding the conference as well as other recent and upcoming GELYDA initiatives.
GELYDA’s work continues to expand, and I’m excited to share our latest updates with you. We remain dedicated to collaborating with researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to elevate extended learning and youth development around the world.
Below you’ll find highlights from our recent and upcoming initiatives — and as always, we welcome your feedback, ideas, and participation.
