The 15th SWYAA Global Assembly was organized by SWYAA Sweden and held in Stockholm over 11 days, gathering approximately 120 participants and volunteers from 19 countries and 24 SWY batches (from SWY2 to SWY2024).
The official program (August 3-7) included guided tours to Stockholm’s Old Town, City Hall (venue of the Nobel Prize Banquet), and the Vasa Museum. The opening ceremony took place aboard a ship cruising through the Stockholm Archipelago.
Institutional visits and social contribution activities focused on sustainability, equality, and community. Participants visited a recycling facility, explored a major sustainable urban development (Norra Djurgårdsstaden), and worked with locals in an allotment garden. Most activities were conducted on foot or via public transportation, providing insight into everyday life in Stockholm.
Reflecting on the event, Martina Freiholtz, SWYAA Sweden President commented: “It was truly amazing to be able to host GA in Sweden after talking about it for so many years! Our planning committee, volunteers, and participants all contributed to make this a great experience, and I hope we’ll be able to host a similar meetup not too far into the future.”
