The program will introduce students to U. S. foreign policy priorities in Central Asia and allow them to engage with their peers on topics relevant across the region:
(1) economics, with a focus on improving regional trade flows and prospects for U. S. trade and investment; (2) shared regional environmental

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challenges; (3) human rights; and (4) security, with a focus on terrorist threats.

Program Goal:
Develop a regional network of civically engaged and English-speaking youth leaders across Central Asia who work to advance C5+1 priorities.

Program Objectives:
1. Increase understanding and knowledge of participants on U. S. foreign policy and C5+1 priorities in the region (see agenda below) 2. Increase connectivity between English-speaking Central Asian and Afghan students attending Central Asian universities 3. Foster youth leadership by developing critical thinking and project management skills of program participants 4. Develop and execute community-based projects led by program participants and C5+1 program alumni Increase collaboration between C5+1 YC alumni and English-speaking high school and university participants through mentorship opportunities.