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October
2005
Dear
friends,
In early October, the historic 10-year review of the United Nations World Programme of Action for Youth took place at UN Headquarters in New York. The landmark process involved young people from all around the world. A record 58 youth were included on official member state delegations to the United Nations General Assembly -- the higest number ever -- and resulted in 22 official statements made by youth. Learn more about the review, resolutions, participants and more here.
The realization that greater coordination support was needed for these youth delegates prompted discussions between youth NGOs, official delegates and the United Nations Programme on Youth. The Global Youth Action Network has offered to continue its ad-hoc support of youth coming on delegations from year to year.
We are also very excited to announce the launch of the 7th Annual Global Youth Service Day, a program of Youth Service America in collaboration with the Global Youth Action Network. Each year, these celebrations mobilize more than 1,000,000 young volunteers in over 100 countries and we are currently looking for National and local Lead Agencies to organize volunteer events. GYSD celebrations will be held 21-23 April, 2006.
Finally, this year has brought unimagined catastrophes and devastating natural disasters the world over. Whether or not the global community chooses to recognize the connection between our actions and their impact on the environment, or if governments will ever be sufficiently prepared to respond in times of crises is not as important as whether or not we, as civil society and human beings, are able to mobilize with swift action to support those in critical need. I encourage you to do what you can for the people of South Asia who have lived through the latest of these nightmares. More information is below.
In Peace,
Benjamin
Quinto
Executive Director
P.S. Happy 60th Anniversary, United Nations!
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DID YOU KNOW?
InsideVOICE
Newsletter
A publication of TakingITGlobal and GYAN that features policy-
and decision-making processes which welcome youth participation.
The VOICE
Section of the TakingITGlobal web site has been re-launched to offer more
information on how youth can get involved in policy processes, and also provides reporting on others of potential interest to young people.
HEADLINES
Kuwait Establishes Youth Ad-Hoc Committee For Development
The Kuwaiti Minister of Planning recently formed an Ad-Hoc Committee of 30 young people, representing civil society organizations that are youth directed or have substantial youth programs. This committee will review the Youth Section of the Five Year Development Plan for Kuwait (2006-2011) before it is adopted by Parliament as the blueprint for activities in the country over the coming five years. GYAN played an integral role in laying the ground work to form this committee, as a part of its work with the Ministry to create a National Youth Policy in Kuwait . For more information, contact Mohammed Al-Ghanim.
GYAN Releases MDG Youth Campaign Kit
In our efforts to put young people at the forefront of efforts to achieve the United Nations delcared and agreed Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), the Global Youth Action Network, TakingITGlobal and the UN Millennium Campaign have developed and recently distributed an MDG Youth Campaign Kit in multiple languages. Download the MDG Youth Campaign Kit here, or submit your request for a copy by post to GYAN.
Global Youth Conference on Democracy and Political Participation
Date: December 13-15, 2005
Location: Santo Andre - Sao Paulo, Brazil
The Youth Movement for Democracy (YMD), launched at the World Movement for Democracy conference in 2004, and for which the Global Youth Action Network serves as Secretariat, will be hosting this conference. Participants include democracy leaders and the International Working Group of the YMD. For more information, check out this web page.
UNDP - Regional Centre in Bangkok Contracts GYAN for Youth Mapping
The project seeks to identify and document key initiatives, organizations, projects and activities focused on youth, governance and the MDGs. Such report will assist in the development of UNDP's Youth, Governance and MDGs Action Plan in Asia. The report will outline key regional trends, gaps, youth profile for the region and recommendations for future activities. For more information, contact Luis. A. Davila Ortega.
Youth Advocate for the Decade for a Culture of Peace
A Youth Advocacy Team, coordinated by UNOY Peacebuilders, and including a GYAN representative, participated in a lobby effort from 1-14 October to promote the Civil Society Mid-Way Report on the Decade for a Culture of Peace. The 3,000-page report contains submissions by 700+ organizations from 100 countries. The group met with 48 Permanent U.N. Missions to present civil society accomplishments, and the UN General Assembly meeting on the Decade's resolution (20 Oct.) saw co-sponsoring countries rise from 66 to 105. The Report is on-line.
NOTE:
The Regional Training Seminar on National Youth Policy, scheduled to convene 7 - 9 December 2005, by UN ESCWA/ICNYP/GYAN Arab Region, has been postponed to early 2006. The exact date will soon be announced. For further information, please contact Ms. Amal Al-Dajani at UN-ESCWA.
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Join Largest Annual Celebration of Young Volunteers: Global Youth Service Day
Youth Service America and the Global Youth Action Network are pleased to announce the launch of the 7th Annual Global Youth Service Day (GYSD), to be held in over 100 countries 21-23 April, 2006! Organizations are invited to apply for country-level coordination as National Lead Agencies, but all are welcome to organize. Complete the on-line application here or contact the GYSD Secretariat for more information. More here.
US Organizations: Support the MDGS!
The United Nations Millennium Campaign is mapping prospective partner civil society organizations on the country level, whom it seeks to engage in efforts to lobby their government to achieve the Goals agreed upon by members at 2000 UN Summit. GYAN is supporting the Campaign by identifying organizations that reach a substantial youth population. If your US-based organization would like to know more about the Campaign, please email complete details by e-mail to GYAN. Organizations in other countries should contact the Amil Husain, Millennium Campaign Youth Coordinator.
Talk Back to the United Nations
The United Nations Works is arranging an international forum called Talkback Classroom on 27 October at the UN where students from Australia will be linked via satellite with students from New York . The students will have a discussion with Shashi Tharoor, Under-Secretary-General for Communications and Public Information at the United Nations, about the role of the UN in the world today and in the future. Check out their web site for more details. Join a discussion group on the topic right now on-line.
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IN THE NEWS...
GLOBAL
UNICEF Urges Challenges on HIV/AIDS to Be Met
Executive Director Carol Bellamy challenged leaders from the world's richest nations to summon the collective leadership, resources and political will needed for a “tide-turning approach” to the global AIDS crisis. The U.S. has shown great commitment by signing a $15 billion emergency AIDS bill…More here.
UN's World Report on Youth Today's youth are dealing with serious challenges and concerns, there are over 200 million youth around the world living in poverty, 130 million illiterate, 88 million unemployed, and 10 million having HIV/AIDS…More here.
ARAB REGION
Young Syrians Find Freedom Online
Although the Syrian government controls all the country's printed media, it has not exerted the same grip on the Internet. Individual websites/blogs are helping young Syrians re-engage with politics and promoting freedom of speech…More here.
Youth in the Gulf Unite
Bahrain Youth Society for Human Rights (BYSHR) is planning a youth conference which will take place in Bahrain in November to discuss democracy and human rights. More here.
ASIA
Continuing Youth Involvement in Development Processes
International Conference on Population Development in 1994 allowed youth to participate at the policy-making level and their participation has been increasing in the development process, since then, especially in Nepal . More here.
United by Common Ideology Young people of Vietnam and China have since 2000 gathered together in four meetings. The meetings are aimed at boosting mutual understanding and co-operation between the two countries, thus building peace, friendship, and stability between the nations…More here.
Koreas Young People Need Care
A government report recently released stated that nearly 1.7 million young people are exposed to abnormal living conditions that can lead to delinquencies, including suicide and dropping out of school. More here.
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PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
World Bank & Others: Youth Social Technopreneurship & Development
The WB's Youth to Youth Community (Y2Y), in association with TakingITGlobal, the UNANCA, YABT (OAS), and IDB YOUTH will host a day of activities on Youth led development, on 27 October 2005, from 9:00 am to 6:30 pm at the World Bank Headquarters in Washington D.C. Click here for more details.
Chat the Planet: Free Web Conferencing
Chat the Planet, a groundbreaking global youth television series, for which GYAN acts as strategic partner, is now offering to youth organizations free web-conferencing technology on their web site. If your organization is interested in creating a private space where your members can meet face-to-face with each other via webcam, send an e-mail to the Chat Staff describing your group and how you would use such a resource in your work.
EVENT SPOTLIGHT --> Full Calendar here
Youth Forum on Climate Change
Date: 24-28 November, 2005
A coalition of Canadian youth environmental groups, in partnership with Environment Canada's Biosphere, is holding an international youth summit. Youth between the ages of 18-26 can apply on-line.
Kibera Artists United Against AIDS
Date: 1-2 December, 2005
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Young artists will unite by performing skits, poems, narrations, rapping, and dance with themes that are socially-oriented. This event is open to all. Contact info: Fredrick Ouko at +254-720786218.
10th International Youth Leadership Conference
Date: 2-7 January, 2006
Location: Prague, Czech Republic
This weeklong forum draws 150 universities from an average of 50 countries across the globe to participate in a cross-cultural exchange of young idea concerning the future of the world leadership. Learn more here.
The World Spirit Youth Council
Date: 20-27 January, 2006
Location: Arosa , Switzerland
The World Spirit Council's places total focus on spirituality as the basis for resolving global dilemmas. Youth between the ages of 16-28 who wish to attend must complete an application by 1 st November 2005. Partial or full funding to cover airfare, food, and lodging will be available for 15-20 young people. Learn more here.
Student World Assembly (SWA) Annual International Convention
Date: 9-12 March, 2006
Location: McGill University; Montreal, Canada
The International Convention will tackle the issue of HIV/AIDS. To register for the convention, please visit their website. The deadline for registration is February 1, 2006.
BE CAUTIOUS - SCAMS!
Many scams invite people to register for a youth conference, and are meant only to collect registration fees. Please beware and only pay fees when you are certain it is a legitimate event. Common schemes include events taking place in both Guinea-Bissau or other country and the USA.
These may be scams:
(1) International Conference on Child Labour, Abuse, and Neglect
Supposedly to be held in the U.S. and the Netherlands on November 22-25, 2005 (sent by YCIO).
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OTHER FREE RESOURCES
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Released: World Youth Report 2005
2005 marks ten years since the United Nations General Assembly adopted the World Programme of Action for Youth (WPAY). With over 200 million youth living in poverty, 130 million illiterate, 88 million unemployed and 10 million living with HIV/AIDS, the case for a renewed commitment to the goals of the WPAY is clear. The World Youth Report 2005, an official report to the General Assembly. Find out more here..
Released: Guide to On-Line Collaboration
iEARN-USA has developed an interactive CD-ROM Multimedia Guide to Global Online Collaboration, which contains a step by step overview of planning, preparing, assessing, & sharing K-12 global collaborative project work. For a limited time, one free copy of the CD upon request will be given to any educator in the U.S. Request a copy here.
Volunteer in South Island of New Zealand The Global Volunteer Network has created a 10 day trip to South Island of New Zealand to assist struggling families. If you are 18 years or older, enjoy hiking, and helping others, then this is wonderful opportunity. Deadline to apply is December 31, 2005. More here.
Beautiful Struggle: 1,000-Word Project
The World Youth Center (Canada), in cooperation with UN Habitat is launching a ‘Thousand-Word Project,' an international mural project based around the United Nations' Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Individual artists or community based arts groups are encouraged to join this initiative by painting a mural on one of the MDGs in their own locale. More here.
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IN THE NEWS...
EUROPE
Social Entrepreneurship Embraced in the West
Ireland toward the end of September awarded 16 exceptional activists under the recently founded Social Entrepreneurship Organization, driven to solve social problems…More here.
Youth Hit the Jackpot
England is looking to distribute a further £13 million to national charities working on innovative projects led by and for young people throughout the country in a ‘Big Lottery Fund…' More here.
Young People Take Action-Lithuania
VILNIUS , the Liberal Youth of Lithuania organization issued a press release last month arguing that every citizen should have the possibility to address the Constitutional Court …More here.
Human Dignity and Social Cohesion: Youth Policy Responses to Violence
The 7th Conference of European Ministers responsible for Youth recognized the vital role young people & youth organizations play, and should play in violence prevention…More here.
Radio Station For and From Young People
Exchange Radio, based at Hospital Radio Norwich, will be staffed by school pupils ages 5-17. Norfolk 's youth will be given three-day broadcast…More here.
AFRICA
Unemployment Rates Continue to Grow An article in the Labor Vanguard discusses rising unemployment rates in the context of the UN Millennium Development Goals and what it means for the future generation…More here.
Campaign Notwithstanding, The Youth Still Highly Vulnerable To HIV/Aids Despite the vigorous campaign Tanzania's youth are still highly vulnerable to HIV/AIDS and unwanted pregnancies…More here.
Liberian Youth Place their Hope at the Polls
As Liberia prepares for its first democratic election since the end of a 14-year civil war, young people hope for change, the chance of an education, and a normal life. More here.
SWAZILAND : New anti-AIDS Campaign
Swazi health authorities have launched an ambitious anti-AIDS campaign targeting people between the ages of 20 and 30 years - the group most affected by the virus. More here.
Youth Make Up 70% of Unemployed in South Africa A report conducted by the Human Science Research Council was recently released that found out that unemployment remains a major challenge in South Africa especially with black youth being the most affected. More here.
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PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES ->
Full Listing
Principal- Vocational Training Center
Eastern Uganda , Foundation for Development of Needy Communities
This local NGO strives to actively promote the productivity, innovativeness, and self-reliance of disadvantaged and underserved communities. Last day to apply is November 12, 2005. Learn more or apply by e-mail.
Basic Mathematics & Science Teacher
Nongkhai, Thailand
This school is seeking a mathematics and science teacher to instruct middle and high school students in English. Classroom time is about 15 hours per week. One year contract is required, as well as free housing right on campus and other amenities. Starting date is January 2006. The last day to apply is October 31, 2005, contact Tom Kizis at +66-05-0003856.
Director of Finance and Administration
Afghanistan, CIF International
Responsibilities and duties range from serving as finance liaison to HQ, local NGOs, other implementing partners, implementing units, and international donors; finance management of assigned location; and travel to and work in areas varying in economic, social, and political stability. Send in a cover letter and resume/CV by e-mail including job title in the subject line of the email no later than November 12, 2005. View other CIF Int'l positions in the field here
Program Manager - HIV/AIDS
Southern Sudan, CIF International
The Program Manager will direct the implementation and oversee all management aspects of a new community-based HIV/AIDS program in South Sudan , including principal liaison with all implementing partners, donors, and host government counterparts on all matters related to the program. Last day to apply is November 12, 2005. Please submit cover letter and resume via e-mail.
COO Real Estate Development Start-up
Karachi , Pakistan
COO is a non profit Canadian registered Charity in Community Housing and Mixed Real Estate Development Company in search of a General Manager for Pakistan as part of its International Real Estate Development and Expansion Plan under its social entrepreneurship objective. Please submit your full, current CV, and a cover letter stating the position of interest and salary requirements via email before November 3, 2005.
Teachers, Pre-School to 8 th Grade
Majuro, Marshall Islands
Christian Children's Fund of Australia is seeking experienced US-certified Pre-School & K-8 to teach all core subjects. A two-year commitment is required and the ability to live in a relatively comfortable, developing country conditions. Please submit resume, cover letter with statement of motivation, and 4 references with email contacts via email.
High School Biology Teacher
Monteverde, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
High school science program includes teaching 9th, 10 th , and 11th grade Biology
and the Environmental Leadership Program, which includes collaborating to create curricula. Please fill out the on-line application and send your resume, cover, letter and two letters of recommendation by email.
Project Manager - Pretrial Detention Reform in Mexico
Mexico City, Mexico
The Open Society Justice Initiative requires an experienced project manager to assist in the management, development, and execution of a project to reduce the use of, and promote alternatives to, pretrial detention practices in Mexico . The full-time position, based in Mexico City , must be filled by October 24, 2005 or as soon as possible thereafter . Visit their web site for more details.
Ashoka: Innovators for the Public
Project Entrepreneurs: Paris, Frankfurt, New Delhi, Sao Paulo, Mexico City, Buenos Aires
Ashoka is a global association of social entrepreneurs from 60 countries and growing . Its Innovative learning Initiative (ILI) is seeking a highly motivated, entrepreneurial, and experienced individuals to join the team as a Project Entrepreneurs. Too learn more on the duties, visit the Ashoka web site.
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Nepal at a Crossroads: A Time for Action and Collaboration with Young
Peacemakers
Global Youth Connect, an international organization for young human rights
advocates are currently recruiting participants ages 21-30 from the U.S. to serve as members of a human rights delegation to Nepal from March 19 - April 3,
2006 (tentative). More here.
European Literature Circle Stars' School
This renewed program in Brasov, Romania, organized by Euro-Asia Promotion and Cultural Foundation, is looking for children and young people with writing & other talents worldwide to attend the school. Deadline to apply is December 31, 2005. Learn more here.
The Human Rights Fellows Program
The aim of this competitive, two year program is to support and further develop a network of lawyers and activists working on human rights-related issues internationally. Applicants must be nominated by a NGO concerned with human rights that will sponsor the applicant as a Justice Initiative Fellow with a defined role within the organization. Please note that you must submit your applications to the CEU Admissions Office by January 6, 2006, the latest. For information visit their web site.
Brandeis University Master's in Coexistence and Conflict
This master's program is designed for early and mid-career professionals who work, or aspire to work, within governments, international agencies, or business. The program takes 16 months. It involves an academic year in residence at Brandeis (September - May), followed by a three-month field placement and completion of a master's paper by December. Slifka Fellowships are scholarships available for early to mid-level career professionals, who are working full time within a government or inter-governmental organization. The award includes full tuition and $10,000 towards living and other expenses for the Year-in-Residence at Brandeis . Self-nominations are accepted. The application deadline is January 31st for the academic year 2006-7. More details here.
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES -> Complete Listing
Scholarship Opportunities for Youth Environmentalists
Environment Canada wants to celebrate youth initiatives on climate change by creating the CAMBIO scholarships! Ten $500 scholarships will be offered as well as the chance to participate in a one of a kind youth event in November 2005. Applications are available on-line.
The Youth Social Enterprise Initiative
YSEI will support projects by young people who are creating impact with innovative solutions to s ocial problems by providing mentorship & training programs and networking & seed grants up to 15,000USD per project. More here.
AIDS Fund Communication Change for Life (COMCAVI) is providing funds to AIDS projects and youth based initiatives…More here.
Empowerment of Women
Funds will be granted to projects that significantly help young women living throughout Central America, specifically from El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua. More here.
PUBLISHING OPPORTUNITIES
The International Museum of Women
The International Museum of Women and the Imagining Ourselves Global Team invite young women from around the globe to submit their stories, as well as art, in answer to the question: "What Defines Your Generation of Women?" Deadline for submissions is November 20, 2005. More here.
Exhibition on Human Rights
Help Out, a human rights organization based in Cameroon, seeks publications for exhibition on human rights. They will celebrate Human Rights Day 2005 with this exhibition. Deadline for submissions is 25 November 2005, contact Clarkson Obasi at (+237) 762 -2112.
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EARTHQUAKE RELIEF EFFORTS
Recently, a devastating earthquake with a magnitude of 7.6 on the Richter Scale, rocked Pakistan, India, and Afghanistan. The number of lives lost has reached over 50,000 and millions are currently homeless. Given the realities of violence in this vulnerable region, we encourage all members to respond however possible.
If you are looking to give, here is a brief listing of organizations accepting donations on behalf of recent victims of the earthquake:
Help Hurricane Victims from the Gulf Region of the USA
Join the USA Freedom Corps Volunteer Network and find ways to make a difference in your community or in the hurricane-affected region. Below are the top charities in which you can make denotations:
MTV & Youth Venture: Youth Grants
MTV, in partnership with Youth Venture, is awarding Tsunami Response Grants of up to $1000USD each to teams of young people who have creative projects designed to help people affected by the earthquake and tsunami in South Asia and Africa.
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