About YLSBC
The Youth Leadership Society of British Columbia (YLSBC) promotes education and the development of youth leadership skills through experiential learning. Our youth-driven programs are designed to foster good citizenship and build their life skills. It is our endeavor that the youth are laying a good foundation for Canada.
Our seeds were planted in 1997 when Ravi joined Boy Scouts of America as a parent volunteer and then as a leader. Subsequently, he joined Scouts Canada as a leader, remained committed to youth development, and finally founded Steps Together Foundation (STF) in 2011. STF is a family foundation which ran youth programs formally under an organizational umbrella. The programs proved to be popular with many families in the lower mainland, and there arose a need for a community service organization. Finally, YLSBC was founded on October 30, 2014 and officially launched it on September 13, 2015.
The youth programs originally run under Steps Together Foundation were transitioned to YLSBC, except the annual Youth Public Speaking Contest and Bursaries program which STF still sponsors.
Currently, both organizations work in tandem, utilizing their unique strengths and delivers service to the community. Our youth, parents, friends, and families believed in our vision and participated wholeheartedly, thus building this organization today. We all, a big family, collectively share its success by laying its foundation one brick at a time.
What is YLSBC Model UN?
YLSBC MUN is a dynamic and inclusive Model United Nations conference under the umbrella branch of YLSBC, dedicated to fostering diplomacy, critical thinking, and leadership in young minds. As a new and ambitious initiative, we are committed to creating a professional, engaging, and inspiring MUN experience where students can explore global issues, refine their public speaking skills, and collaborate to find innovative solutions. With a strong foundation of dedication and passion, YLSBC MUN strives to establish itself as a platform for future change-makers, setting the stage for meaningful debate, learning, and growth. All of our MUNs are youth operated.
Our Mission
Our team would like to present the sophisticated nature of the third millennium
Eastern + Western Hemisphere focuses
Our MUN seeks to bridge the gaps between the Eastern and Western Hemispheres by fostering dialogue that embraces diverse perspectives. Through informed debate and cultural understanding, we aim to build a global community that respects differences while finding common ground to address pressing international challenges.
Understanding complexity
In a world of interconnected issues, our MUN is committed to unraveling the complexities of global conflicts and policies. By encouraging deep analysis and multifaceted discussions, we strive to equip delegates with the skills to navigate and solve real-world problems with nuance and insight.
A call to action on fostering future world peace
Our MUN envisions a future where diplomacy prevails over discord. By empowering young leaders to take actionable steps through resolutions and collaborative strategies, we aim to transform ideals of peace into tangible progress on the global stage.