Headway Institute of Strategic AllianceReviews of headwayinstitute.org

L’expérience a été extraordinaire, la diversité des jeune délégués (connaissance et expérience) a beaucoup renforcé l’ambiance. J’ai beaucoup appris durant ces 3 jours. Je pense que ces genres d’initiatives ont une importance capital pour ceux et celles qui veulent vraiment devenir de bons leaders.

What an unexpectedly beautiful experience! I met incredible people, exchanged different perspectives, and had meaningful discussions that helped me discover a whole new side of myself. I’m going back home not just with memories and friendships, but with a more open mind and a new perspective on life. A heartfelt thank you to the entire HISA team for this wonderful opportunity and such thoughtful arrangements. ❤️

The workshop, meeting people from all over, the main speaker was incredible, the food, the funs. Thank you 😊

I had such a great experience, everyone was so kind and curious. I loved all the topic and discussions. The only feed back I would have is that it was very political and I came more for the chats about social and environmental impact. But overall it was an amazing and I would 100% come back to another

I don’t know where to start. The people that I met, the stories that I heard, the experience that I gained…to be honest I can’t even pick one. It was a huge step for my career, to build my path towards international affairs. It was an absolute honour to be here to attend and to participate as well. Thank you for the opportunity from the bottom of my heart. It’s a huge accomplishment for me. Everything was amazing so as everyone. I hope we meet again. Until then thank you once more. ΑΝΤΙΟΟΟΟ (It means byeee in Greek)

It's was more than amazing. The keynote speakers were so inspiring, and it was really nice to have the Youth Ambassador of UNICEF here, because he's the perfect example of someone who is so young and has so much impact. He gave us a real insight in how young people can take initiative. The best thing were the Youth Statements, because everyone had such an important and inspiring story to tell.

Participating in the Global Youth Festival 2026 in Paris has been a valuable opportunity to meet young leaders from different countries, exchange perspectives, and engage in meaningful discussions. However, one aspect I genuinely struggled to understand was the selection process for delegates given speaking opportunities, particularly during the French Parliament visit and the Youth Statements session on the third day. As someone who traveled from Saudi Arabia to represent my country and KFUPM, I was really looking forward to the opportunity to share my story, experiences, and ideas with an international audience. Unfortunately, I still do not fully understand the criteria used to select speakers or how these opportunities were communicated and evaluated. For future high-level international events, I hope HISA can provide clearer selection criteria, earlier announcements, and sufficient time for delegates to prepare and apply fairly. These opportunities matter to participants who have invested significant time and effort to attend. I appreciate the work of the organizing team and the international platform HISA has created. My feedback comes from a genuine interest in seeing future events improve and ensuring that every motivated delegate has a transparent and fair opportunity to contribute, rather than simply attend.

I had a good experience at the Global Youth Festival 2026 in Paris. I really enjoyed meeting people from different countries, making new friends, and sharing ideas. However, I expected a bit more from the event. Some parts could have been better organized, and communication with participants was not always clear. I also wish there had been more interactive activities and opportunities for everyone to participate. Overall, it was a nice experience, but I think there is definitely room for improvement.