Who We Are

YPFP London was established in 2006 as the second branch of the YPFP organisation, and has since grown into a thriving community of young professionals with an interest in international affairs, who are living and working in the UK’s capital. YPFP London brings together university researchers, civil servants, private sector champions, entrepreneurs, foreign policy editors and grassroots advocates who work relentlessly to create content of the highest level for our members. 

Our Programming

Based in one of the world’s great political, financial and cultural centres, YPFP London is uniquely placed to bring together people from across a broad range of industries, creating a dynamic group of members with diverse perspectives, experiences and backgrounds.

The programming has included hosting the acting President of Kosovo, Dr Vjosa Osmani; Chatham House's Dr Catherine Fieschi; the Executive Director of the Arab Institute for Women, Dr Lina AbiRafeh; the Chair of the House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee, Tom Tugendhat MP, and UK former Secretary of Defence, Penny Mordaunt MP.

To partner with YPFP London, please email london@ypfp.org.

Events & Initiatives focused on building up the next generation of leaders by setting up training and networking opportunities for inquisitive early career minds looking to exchange knowledge and expertise. 

Debates & Discussions offers exciting and informative series of events throughout the year, involving leading figures from politics, law, business, diplomacy, finance, the armed forces and the media.


Rewind: 2022 in Review

Funded by Research England under the QR Strategic Priorities Fund, the conference held in 2022 was a unique opportunity for early and mid-career professionals and researchers with an interest in foreign and development policy to discuss the opportunities and challenges arising from the UK’s merging of development and diplomacy, including exploring the range of stakeholders and their role in shaping the UK’s foreign and development agenda.
Funded by Research England under the QR Strategic Priorities Fund, the conference held in 2022 was a unique opportunity for early and mid-career professionals and researchers with an interest in foreign and development policy to discuss the opportunities and challenges arising from the UK’s merging of development and diplomacy, including exploring the range of stakeholders and their role in shaping the UK’s foreign and development agenda.

🏆 The Alex Petersen Memorial Award for Young Leaders in Foreign Policy 🏆 Essay Competition for A-Level Students

In order to promote and incentivise young people to pursue a career in foreign policy, YPFP London, sponsored by King’s College London and the International Churchill Society, is hosting an essay competition for A-Level students (aged 16-17). Young people from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to participate. Details for 2022/2023 essay competition will be published soon. 

 

Virtual Coffee: Connect With Members in London

YPFP London is giving you the opportunity to virtually get to know other members.

Every month, you’ll be matched randomly with another member for a virtual chat and coffee.

Sign up, expand your network, and get to know someone new! Hopefully you’ll get to meet them IRL at our next in-person event. If you’d like to take part in this new initiative: 

Please send us your name & email address using the form on the right

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We look forward to hearing from you! ☕️✨

London Team

Annabelle Saba

Managing Director

Jenessa O'Connell

Events and Programming Director

Livia Godaert

Director of Communications

Maria Milenova

Advisor 

Hussain Al-Shahib

Programming Officer

Agnese Cigliano

Advocacy & Community Development Officer