Voice. Ownership.Youth in Action.
Voice. Ownership. Youth in Action.
Voice. Ownership.Youth in Action.
Building a community where young people, through deep self-awareness and a strong belief in their own abilities, are empowered to discover their purpose and cultivate the self-efficacy to turn vision into action.
Building a community where young people, through deep self-awareness and a strong belief in their own abilities, are empowered to discover their purpose and cultivate the self-efficacy to turn vision into action.
Building a community where young people, through deep self-awareness and a strong belief in their own abilities, are empowered to discover their purpose and cultivate the self-efficacy to turn vision into action.
At VOYA, we believe that a student's journey from high school to a fulfilling career can be enriched, so we aim to build a dynamic learning community where passionate young minds and dedicated experts come together.
We aim to ignite today’s youth and empower them with the tools, skills, and mindset to uncover their passions, master their strengths, and lead with confidence in an ever-evolving
world.
At VOYA, we believe that a student's journey from high school to a fulfilling career can be enriched, so we aim to build a dynamic learning community where passionate young minds and dedicated experts come together.
We aim to ignite today’s youth and empower them with the tools, skills, and mindset to uncover their passions, master their strengths, and lead with confidence in an ever-evolving world.

Leadership
VOYA Future Leaders
A 7-week flagship program for students (14–17) to tackle real-world community or business challenges from start to finish.

Leadership
VOYA Future Leaders
A 7-week flagship program for students (14–17) to tackle real-world community or business challenges from start to finish.

Leadership
VOYA Future Leaders
A 7-week flagship program for students (14–17) to tackle real-world community or business challenges from start to finish.

Inspiration
VOYA Talks
Short, focused workshops on skills like storytelling or financial readiness, open to all VOYA members.

Inspiration
VOYA Talks
Short, focused workshops on skills like storytelling or financial readiness, open to all VOYA members.

Inspiration
VOYA Talks
Short, focused workshops on skills like storytelling or financial readiness, open to all VOYA members.
The Four
Pillars

Focus
VOYA Sprints
Interactive sessions where inspiring leaders share their journeys and insights with youth.

Focus
VOYA Sprints
Interactive sessions where inspiring leaders share their journeys and insights with youth.

Focus
VOYA Sprints
Interactive sessions where inspiring leaders share their journeys and insights with youth.

Growth
VOYA Exchange
An online hub with curated tools and resources for continued learning beyond the programs.

Growth
VOYA Exchange
An online hub with curated tools and resources for continued learning beyond the programs.

Growth
VOYA Exchange
An online hub with curated tools and resources for continued learning beyond the programs.
Future Leaders Program
Speak tomorrow’s language
To truly thrive, you must be fluent in the skills of tomorrow. Whether it’s AI, financial literacy, global citizenship or ethical decision-making, this phase empowers you to navigate a world increasingly shaped by technology and interconnectedness.
Week 3: Your Money Playbook: Financial Fitness
Week 4: Here/there/everywhere: Local roots, Global mindset
Week 5: Mi-AI: Meet your copilot
I am, I can
You've learned the skills; you've found your direction. Now, it's time to prove it. This phase is all about taking your biggest inspiration and turning it into something real and impactful. It's time to act on your vision and leave your mark.
Week 6: Launchpad: from idea to entrepreneur
Week 7: From Vision to VOYAger: the liftoff
Speak tomorrow’s language
To truly thrive, you must be fluent in the skills of tomorrow. Whether it’s AI, financial literacy, global citizenship or ethical decision-making, this phase empowers you to navigate a world increasingly shaped by technology and interconnectedness.
Week 3: Your Money Playbook: Financial Fitness
Week 4: Here/there/everywhere: Local roots, Global mindset
Week 5: Mi-AI: Meet your copilot
I am, I can
You've learned the skills; you've found your direction. Now, it's time to prove it. This phase is all about taking your biggest inspiration and turning it into something real and impactful. It's time to act on your vision and leave your mark.
Week 6: Launchpad: from idea to entrepreneur
Week 7: From Vision to VOYAger: the liftoff
Speak tomorrow’s language
To truly thrive, you must be fluent in the skills of tomorrow. Whether it’s AI, financial literacy, global citizenship or ethical decision-making, this phase empowers you to navigate a world increasingly shaped by technology and interconnectedness.
Week 3: Your Money Playbook: Financial Fitness
Week 4: Here/there/everywhere: Local roots, Global mindset
Week 5: Mi-AI: Meet your copilot
I am, I can
You've learned the skills; you've found your direction. Now, it's time to prove it. This phase is all about taking your biggest inspiration and turning it into something real and impactful. It's time to act on your vision and leave your mark.
Week 6: Launchpad: from idea to entrepreneur
Week 7: From Vision to VOYAger: the liftoff
Key Benefits
Higher Self-Awareness
Our students will learn to understand their core values, strengths, and passions, which guides their decisions from school to career.
Essential Life Skills
Our programs develop key soft skills—like communication and collaborative problem-solving—that are critical for success in any field.
Purpose-Driven Engagement
We help them connect their learning to real-world applications, reigniting their interest and passion.
Empowered Leadership
They develop the mindset to lead with confidence, whether it's in a classroom or their community.
Higher Self-Awareness
Our students will learn to understand their core values, strengths, and passions, which guides their decisions from school to career.
Essential Life Skills
Our programs develop key soft skills—like communication and collaborative problem-solving—that are critical for success in any field.
Purpose-Driven Engagement
We help them connect their learning to real-world applications, reigniting their interest and passion.
Empowered Leadership
They develop the mindset to lead with confidence, whether it's in a classroom or their community.
Higher Self-Awareness
Our students will learn to understand their core values, strengths, and passions, which guides their decisions from school to career.
Essential Life Skills
Our programs develop key soft skills—like communication and collaborative problem-solving—that are critical for success in any field.
Purpose-Driven Engagement
We help them connect their learning to real-world applications, reigniting their interest and passion.
Empowered Leadership
They develop the mindset to lead with confidence, whether it's in a classroom or their community.
Tangible Perks
Mentorship Access
Direct connections to our network of dedicated professionals for guidance and support throughout the program.
Internship Access
Students who rank high in our programme requirements willbe offered the opportunity to intern at certain organizations during their breaks.
Project Portfolio
Students leave with a real-world project that can be showcased on university applications and resumes.
Official Certification
A formal certificate of completion to recognize their hardwork and commitment to the program.
Higher Self-Awareness
Our students will learn to understand their core values, strengths, and passions, which guides their decisions from school to career.
Essential Life Skills
Our programs develop key soft skills—like communication and collaborative problem-solving—that are critical for success in any field.
Purpose-Driven Engagement
We help them connect their learning to real-world applications, reigniting their interest and passion.
Empowered Leadership
They develop the mindset to lead with confidence, whether it's in a classroom or their community.
Mentorship Access
Direct connections to our network of dedicated professionals for guidance and support throughout the program.
Internship Access
Students who rank high in our programme requirements willbe offered the opportunity to intern at certain organizations during their breaks.
Project Portfolio
Students leave with a real-world project that can be showcased on university applications and resumes.
Official Certification
A formal certificate of completion to recognize their hardwork and commitment to the program.
How to Apply to VOYA
Our application is your first step toward self-discovery.
We’re not looking at your grades or a long list of achievements. We are interested in your spark, your unique ideas, and your energy.
No exams. No stress. Just a lot of connection with the real world, this is how we help you start your VOYAge.
Our application is your first step toward self-discovery.
We’re not looking at your grades or a long list of achievements. We are interested in your spark, your unique ideas, and your energy.
No exams. No stress. Just a lot of connection with the real world, this is how we help you start your VOYAge.
How to Apply to VOYA
Our application is your first step toward self-discovery.
We’re not looking at your grades or a long list of achievements. We are interested in your spark, your unique ideas, and your energy.
No exams. No stress. Just a lot of connection with the real world, this is how we help you start your VOYAge.
The Online Application
Complete our quick online form, which includes: Basic Information: Name, age, and contact details. Your Spark Question: Answer one simple, powerful question that helps us understand your passions and ideas. You can choose to respond with a short video (under 90 seconds), a voice note, or a brief paragraph.
Complete our quick online form, which includes: Basic Information: Name, age, and contact details. Your Spark Question: Answer one simple, powerful question that helps us understand your passions and ideas. You can choose to respond with a short video (under 90 seconds), a voice note, or a brief paragraph.
The Collaboration Check-In
The Collaboration Check-In
If your application is a match, we'll invite you to a live, virtual session. The Task: You'll join a small group of applicants to brainstorm a solution to a fun, fictional challenge in real-time. What We Look For: We aren't grading your answer. We're watching how you listen, communicate, and contribute to a team, giving you a taste of a real VOYA session.
If your application is a match, we'll invite you to a live, virtual session. The Task: You'll join a small group of applicants to brainstorm a solution to a fun, fictional challenge in real-time. What We Look For: We aren't grading your answer. We're watching how you listen, communicate, and contribute to a team, giving you a taste of a real VOYA session.
Acceptance & Payment
Acceptance & Payment
We will contact you to announce whether you have been accepted to our programme. We will also be informing candidates who have not been accepted. It’s also where we'll confirm your participation and secure a simple, digital consent form from your parent or guardian. This ensures everyone is on board from day one.
We will contact you to announce whether you have been accepted to our programme. We will also be informing candidates who have not been accepted. It’s also where we'll confirm your participation and secure a simple, digital consent form from your parent or guardian. This ensures everyone is on board from day one.

The Discovery Voyage
The Discovery Voyage
Your journey with VOYA is a partnership. We'll schedule a brief, informal session with you and a parent or guardian. This is your chance to ask any questions you both have and prepare you for the initial phase.
Your journey with VOYA is a partnership. We'll schedule a brief, informal session with you and a parent or guardian. This is your chance to ask any questions you both have and prepare you for the initial phase.
Meet Your Navigators
Behind every VOYA program is a dedicated team of facilitators who bring energy, experience, and heart to the journey.
Behind every VOYA program is a dedicated team of facilitators who bring energy, experience, and heart to the journey.
Meet Your Navigators
Behind every VOYA program is a dedicated team of facilitators who bring energy, experience, and heart to the journey.

Salim Sawalha
CRO, National Bank of Iraq
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Salim Sawalha
CRO, National Bank of Iraq
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Salim Sawalha
CRO, National Bank of Iraq
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Ahmad Al-Assad
Educational Psychology Expert
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Ahmad Al-Assad
Educational Psychology Expert
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Ahmad Al-Assad
Educational Psychology Expert
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Shada El-Sharif
Founder, SustainMENA
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Shada El-Sharif
Founder, SustainMENA
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Shada El-Sharif
Founder, SustainMENA
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Sari Awwad
Business Coach and Mentor
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Sari Awwad
Business Coach and Mentor
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Sari Awwad
Business Coach and Mentor
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Yasmeen Khawaja
L&D Expert
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Yasmeen Khawaja
L&D Expert
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Yasmeen Khawaja
L&D Expert
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Waleed Abu Nada
Executive Director, 7X
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Waleed Abu Nada
Executive Director, 7X
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Waleed Abu Nada
Executive Director, 7X
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Mohammed Atoum
Founder, Yotta Solutions
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Mohammed Atoum
Founder, Yotta Solutions
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Mohammed Atoum
Founder, Yotta Solutions
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Our Partners
Frequently Asked Questions
What is VOYA?
VOYA is a community that connects youth and real-world experts in various fields. We believe in the necessity of providing young people with higher self-awareness, real knowledge and up-to-date skills to prepare them for the future.
What is the VOYA Future Leaders Program?
Who is this program for?
Is the program conducted online or face-to-face?
Where does the program take place?
When will VOYA Future Leaders take place?
What does a typical session involve?
What is the cost of the program?
How do I apply for the program and what is the deadline?
Is transportation provided?
What are the long-term benefits of joining VOYA?
How often does the VOYA Future Leaders program run?
What is VOYA?
VOYA is a community that connects youth and real-world experts in various fields. We believe in the necessity of providing young people with higher self-awareness, real knowledge and up-to-date skills to prepare them for the future.
What is the VOYA Future Leaders Program?
Who is this program for?
Is the program conducted online or face-to-face?
Where does the program take place?
When will VOYA Future Leaders take place?
What does a typical session involve?
What is the cost of the program?
How do I apply for the program and what is the deadline?
Is transportation provided?
What are the long-term benefits of joining VOYA?
How often does the VOYA Future Leaders program run?
What is VOYA?
VOYA is a community that connects youth and real-world experts in various fields. We believe in the necessity of providing young people with higher self-awareness, real knowledge and up-to-date skills to prepare them for the future.




