Learn About the HSFSA-YIRC Rebrand
FORGING THE NEXT GENERATION OF AMERICAN DIPLOMACY
JOIN US Since 2021, the High School Foreign Service Association (HSFSA) has worked to bring diplomacy and the U.S. Foreign Service to high schools across the U.S. Having garnered a strong community and impacted thousands of students, the organization is entering a new stage in its journey.
To that end, we are broadening our mission to additional aspects of international relations education and awareness, while still maintaining a strong focus on the Foreign Service. From now on, the organization is known as the Youth International Relations Coalition (YIRC). We are excited to keep working with all our old chapters throughout this transition!
To that end, we are broadening our mission to additional aspects of international relations education and awareness, while still maintaining a strong focus on the Foreign Service. From now on, the organization is known as the Youth International Relations Coalition (YIRC). We are excited to keep working with all our old chapters throughout this transition!
Start a Chapter
Submit the form below to start your YIRC journey!
1. Impact: Contribute to a global mission of raising awareness about the importance of diplomacy
2. Community: Join a national network of foreign policy enthusiasts
3. Access: Gain access to a plethora of YIRC resources and programs for your students.
2. Community: Join a national network of foreign policy enthusiasts
3. Access: Gain access to a plethora of YIRC resources and programs for your students.
YIRC chapter can be created at both high schools and universities by students or educators.
YIRC will work with founders to create a chapter that works best for the founder, the mission, and the broader community.
YIRC will work with founders to create a chapter that works best for the founder, the mission, and the broader community.
There are two types of YIRC chapters:
- Independent Chapters – standalone centers of foreign policy education
- Partner Chapters – chapters that are integrated with existing clubs or local organizations (Model UN, Debate, etc.) to expand access to resources and support networks
To start a YIRC chapter, please submit the form below. You will be guided and supported throughout the entire journey: our goal is to make your work as a chapter founder as clear and effective as possible, and YIRC provides a variety of resources for this, ranging from guides to an on-call Senior Advisor.
Timeline
Submit Form | Day 0
Fill out the form below with information about yourself and your school. This will help us stay in touch with you and develop the best approach for your chapter.
Connect with YIRC | Day 2
A YIRC Senior Advisor will reach out over email in two business days after submission with a welcome message, general information, and a request to schedule a quick intro call.
Introductory Call | Day 7
You and your Senior Advisor will have discuss your aspirations for your chapter, key goals, possible constraints, and next steps.
Start Setting Up Your Chapter | Day 8
With guidance from your Senior Advisor, you can get started with setting up your chapter!
For additional chapter resources, check out the Chapter Leader Portal!
YIRC Chapter Application Form
This form takes 5-10 minutes to complete. Please reach out to us through our contact form if you have any questions!
By submitting the form, you agree to YIRC processing and storing the information you provided and sharing it with partners if necessary.