A non-governmental Youth and Students Organization, the World Assembly of Muslim Youth (WAMY) which was founded in 1972.Member of the UN NGOs.It defines itself as "an independent organization and Islamic forum that supports the work of Muslim organizations and needy communities the world over". While WAMY's international headquarters are located in Saudi Arabia, the organization also maintains satellite chapters in 56 additional countries and is affiliated with some 500 other Muslim youth /Students organization on five continents.