MORE ABOUT NYLESA | Who we are
BRIEF HISTORY
NYLESA – the New York Local Expatriate Spouse Association, was founded by UN spouses in May 2011 under the global UN Dual Career & Staff Mobility Programme. Its main mission is to support UN staff spouses and partners to settle and enjoy life in New York City and its surrounding area, network and enhance employability skills and opportunities. NYLESA is one of several affiliated LESA associations across the world.
OUR COMMUNITY
The Association’s members represent a wide range of backgrounds, cultures and languages. Some of us have just arrived in the New York area, others have been here for several years.
Our members are united in helping each other settle into life in a new city as well as supporting professional development and employment opportunities – all within a fun and welcoming community.
“The community is super-helpful once you are tackling paperwork and trying to figure out how life and finding a job works in this city.”
NYLESA’S OBJECTIVES
- Assisting members to settle and enjoy life in New York City and its surrounding area
- Supporting members’ employability in the U.S. and the maintenance of professional careers
- Contributing to the development of a network of like-minded associations around the world.