Happy International Youth Day and welcome to the latest update of UNDP Asia Pacific’s Youth
Empowerment initiative. This year, the theme for International Youth Day is “Safe Spaces for Youth”.
This refers to civic spaces, physical public spaces and digital spaces which allow young people to engage
in decision making, participate fully in their communities and interact virtually with others across
borders. In order for young people to be able to effectively contribute to social and economic
development, it is crucial that these spaces are inclusive of all youth.
In many countries in the Asia-Pacific region, as in the rest of the world, youth are effectively excluded
from decision making and political forums, and their access to and participation in public spaces is
restricted. This is particularly true for young women and other marginalised youth, and further
entrenches existing social tensions and inequalities.
The DARE Conference is a two-day conference organised by YouthHubAfrica which seeks to bring together over 500 young Africans under the theme: 'Expanding Margins' to discuss and benefit from the practical experience of other youth speakers and artists who will share personal life experiences, success stories as well as their vision regarding an end to Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Against women and girls in Nigeria and Africa at large.
YouthhubAfrica 2018 Report- YHA is a youth-focused organisation that provides learning platforms and connects young people to resources & opportunities.
The DARE Conference is a two-day conference organised by YouthHubAfrica which seeks to bring together over 500 young Africans under the theme: 'Expanding Margins' to discuss and benefit from the practical experience of other youth speakers and artists who will share personal life experiences, success stories as well as their vision regarding an end to Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Against women and girls in Nigeria and Africa at large.
Regional Integeration of Africa and Perspective of the YouthDr Lendy Spires
The document provides information about the 4th Annual Summit of the African Youth Union, which will take place in Uganda from July 18-19, 2015. The summit will bring together over 300 African youth and 50 youth from the diaspora to discuss regional integration in Africa and develop an action plan. It will be preceded by preparatory activities in 10 countries and followed by post-summit follow up activities. The summit aims to facilitate youth participation in decision making around regional integration and establish partnerships between youth organizations and institutions.
The African Youth Union Green Campaign aims to unite African youth in protecting the continent's natural resources and maintaining a healthy environment. The campaign will raise awareness about climate change and train youth to prevent further environmental damage. It will promote sustainable development, green business initiatives, tree planting, and environmental education to empower youth to find green solutions. The goal is to create a generation of African youth who actively work to keep the continent green and conserve its natural resources for future generations.
Talking points for the high level youth policy dialogue on sustainable develo...Dr Lendy Spires
The document discusses inequalities faced by young people, particularly young women, in Africa. It notes that over 70% of Africa's youth live on less than $2 per day, and unemployment rates for youth are much higher than for adults. Specific inequalities highlighted include lack of access to education, employment opportunities, financial resources, participation in governance, and benefits from extractive industries. The document proposes strategies for addressing these inequalities, such as ensuring youth participation in development processes, promoting women's financial inclusion, implementing gender-responsive policies, and engaging the private sector and men/boys to change social norms.
Proposal for Youth Skills training and Empowerement Programs OPENBernard Mugume
1. The document describes a project by Focus Youth Forum to provide vocational skills training, entrepreneurship programs, and sensitization to youth in Kampala, Uganda over 5 years.
2. The project aims to train youth in various vocational skills like carpentry, tailoring, agriculture to reduce unemployment, vulnerability, and empower youth.
3. Over the 5 years, the project aims to mobilize and sensitize over 12,000 youth, reduce youth unemployment by 60%, and establish vocational training centers.
This document summarizes the African Youth Report 2011, which addresses the nexus between youth education and employment in the new global economy. It provides ordering information for the full report, published by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa. The report examines initiatives to support youth education and employment at the global, regional, subregional and national levels in Africa. It also identifies best practices in linking education and employment, and concludes with key messages on ensuring African youth are equipped with skills and opportunities to thrive.
The DARE Conference is a two-day conference organised by YouthHubAfrica which seeks to bring together over 500 young Africans under the theme: 'Expanding Margins' to discuss and benefit from the practical experience of other youth speakers and artists who will share personal life experiences, success stories as well as their vision regarding an end to Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Against women and girls in Nigeria and Africa at large.
YouthhubAfrica 2018 Report- YHA is a youth-focused organisation that provides learning platforms and connects young people to resources & opportunities.
The DARE Conference is a two-day conference organised by YouthHubAfrica which seeks to bring together over 500 young Africans under the theme: 'Expanding Margins' to discuss and benefit from the practical experience of other youth speakers and artists who will share personal life experiences, success stories as well as their vision regarding an end to Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Against women and girls in Nigeria and Africa at large.
Regional Integeration of Africa and Perspective of the YouthDr Lendy Spires
The document provides information about the 4th Annual Summit of the African Youth Union, which will take place in Uganda from July 18-19, 2015. The summit will bring together over 300 African youth and 50 youth from the diaspora to discuss regional integration in Africa and develop an action plan. It will be preceded by preparatory activities in 10 countries and followed by post-summit follow up activities. The summit aims to facilitate youth participation in decision making around regional integration and establish partnerships between youth organizations and institutions.
The African Youth Union Green Campaign aims to unite African youth in protecting the continent's natural resources and maintaining a healthy environment. The campaign will raise awareness about climate change and train youth to prevent further environmental damage. It will promote sustainable development, green business initiatives, tree planting, and environmental education to empower youth to find green solutions. The goal is to create a generation of African youth who actively work to keep the continent green and conserve its natural resources for future generations.
Talking points for the high level youth policy dialogue on sustainable develo...Dr Lendy Spires
The document discusses inequalities faced by young people, particularly young women, in Africa. It notes that over 70% of Africa's youth live on less than $2 per day, and unemployment rates for youth are much higher than for adults. Specific inequalities highlighted include lack of access to education, employment opportunities, financial resources, participation in governance, and benefits from extractive industries. The document proposes strategies for addressing these inequalities, such as ensuring youth participation in development processes, promoting women's financial inclusion, implementing gender-responsive policies, and engaging the private sector and men/boys to change social norms.
Proposal for Youth Skills training and Empowerement Programs OPENBernard Mugume
1. The document describes a project by Focus Youth Forum to provide vocational skills training, entrepreneurship programs, and sensitization to youth in Kampala, Uganda over 5 years.
2. The project aims to train youth in various vocational skills like carpentry, tailoring, agriculture to reduce unemployment, vulnerability, and empower youth.
3. Over the 5 years, the project aims to mobilize and sensitize over 12,000 youth, reduce youth unemployment by 60%, and establish vocational training centers.
This document summarizes the African Youth Report 2011, which addresses the nexus between youth education and employment in the new global economy. It provides ordering information for the full report, published by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa. The report examines initiatives to support youth education and employment at the global, regional, subregional and national levels in Africa. It also identifies best practices in linking education and employment, and concludes with key messages on ensuring African youth are equipped with skills and opportunities to thrive.
This report analyzes key issues facing African youth, including education, employment, health, and political participation. It finds that while primary education enrollment has increased, access to further education remains limited. Even those who complete school often lack skills demanded by employers. As a result, many youth struggle to transition from school to decent work. The report also examines health challenges like HIV/AIDS and lack of youth involvement in policymaking. It concludes that concerted efforts are needed across many areas to expand opportunities for African youth and promote broader development goals.
Need of youth parliament a new public & advisory managementNaveen BR
This document discusses the need for a youth parliament in India to better represent and engage youth in decision making. It notes that while India has a large youth population, they have little representation in parliament. The document argues that a youth parliament, even in an advisory capacity, could help policymakers understand the needs and aspirations of youth. It also provides background context on definitions of youth, the size of the youth population globally, and current levels of youth political participation worldwide which are generally low compared to older populations.
This document provides an overview of a publication by the International Youth Foundation titled "What Works in Youth Media: Case Studies from Around the World". It examines several youth media programs around the world that empower young people by giving them a platform to have their voices heard on important issues while also helping them develop important life skills. The publication contains profiles of 7 different youth media programs operating in diverse countries, showing how they harness the creativity and passion of youth. These programs provide youth with opportunities to gain skills in areas like journalism, communication, teamwork and more that they can apply throughout their lives.
This document provides a summary of the Egypt Human Development Report 2010, which focuses on youth in Egypt. Some key points:
- Youth are defined as those aged 18-29, around 20 million people or 1/4 of Egypt's population.
- Egypt's youth face fewer opportunities than previous generations due to issues like high population growth, limited education and job reforms.
- Youth are ready to take initiatives but decisions around work, marriage and civic participation made now will impact Egypt's development.
- The report uses concepts of social exclusion and inclusion to understand youth's situation - exclusion can be measured by unemployment, crime, etc. while inclusion means youth can join organizations.
- Nine key messages call
The role of the youth in alleviating povertyAko JB
1) The document discusses the role of youth in alleviating poverty in the Philippines, noting that 30% of the Philippine population is composed of youth aged 15-30.
2) It argues that involving youth and considering their perspectives is important for effective poverty reduction strategies, as youth make up a large portion of the population in developing countries and are directly impacted by poverty.
3) The document summarizes key statistics about poverty in the Philippines, including which provinces have the highest poverty rates and the minimum income needed for a family to meet basic needs. It outlines characteristics of the poor such as living in rural areas, low education levels, and reliance on informal sector work.
Watsdown is a new app being developed by Focus Youth Forum to provide educational and career-building resources to Ugandan youth. It will offer skills training, entrepreneurship programs, agricultural information, and linkages to markets. Currently in beta testing, Watsdown aims to provide an alternative to WhatsApp that transforms how youth spend their time and money online. By connecting users with experts, job opportunities, and each other, Watsdown hopes to reduce unemployment and poverty among Uganda's large youth population. An initial funding round of $15,000 is being sought to support the app's launch. Market research suggests a need for an educational social media platform in Uganda, and Watsdown's business plan projects sales growth
Review of different youth organizations in pakistanXeshan Kassana
The document reviews different youth organizations in Pakistan. It discusses that Pakistan has a young population with 67% of youth living in rural areas and a literacy rate of 54%. It then summarizes 6 major youth organizations in Pakistan - UNESCO, UNICEF, Oxfam, Pakistan Lions Youth Council, Pakistan Youth Organization, and Youth Parliament of Pakistan - and what issues each focuses on, such as education, child labor, employment, health, and empowering youth. It concludes that Pakistani youth face many challenges like lack of opportunities, representation, and social protections.
Youth councils an effective way to promote youth participationDr Lendy Spires
This document discusses youth councils and their effectiveness in promoting youth participation. It provides 6 case studies of youth councils operating at local, national, regional, and international levels in Africa. The case studies illustrate different types of youth councils based on their focus, structure, and roles. Effective youth councils are found to have clearly defined purposes and roles, engage youth in meaningful decision-making, and provide skills development opportunities for participating youth. They can positively impact youth participants through increased confidence and skills, as well as broader communities through advocacy and projects.
The Empowering Women for Excellence Initiative (EWEI) was founded in 2008 with the mission of empowering girls and women through multi-sectoral interventions like capacity building and advocacy. EWEI believes sustainable development requires investing in human capital, especially for women. It aims to address socio-cultural barriers and provide opportunities in health, education, politics, and economics for girls and women in Nigeria. EWEI conducts seminars, publishes newsletters, runs websites and programs, and advocates for policies and legislation to empower women.
The document summarizes the 2013 One Young World Summit, an annual conference that brings together young leaders from around the world. Over 1,250 delegates from 190 countries attended the summit, which was held for the first time in Africa. The summit provides a forum for young people to debate solutions to global issues and network with influential leaders. OFID sponsored several delegates to the summit from developing countries. The main topics discussed at the summit included education, business, human rights, leadership, sustainable development, and youth unemployment.
This document discusses women's leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic and issues related to aging. It notes that countries led by women have generally responded more effectively to the pandemic. It highlights the work of various women's organizations in Albania, including ASAG, that are working to improve conditions for the elderly and create more green spaces in communities. It also discusses the importance of intergenerational solidarity and recognizing the contributions of older people.
1) Africa's youth policies are ineffective and do not equip young people with practical skills, making them vulnerable to extremism.
2) Young people are not prioritized or involved in political and economic affairs by regional bodies or national governments.
3) The African Union Commission has an understaffed and ambiguous Youth Division that is not properly engaging with or representing Africa's youth.
Phatsimo Mosimanegape has extensive experience working on issues related to youth empowerment, democracy, governance, and development in Africa. She has participated in numerous workshops and conferences organized by institutions like the African Union, United Nations, and Pan African organizations. Specifically, the document lists her involvement in events focused on youth unemployment, governance, democracy, population issues, and reviewing the African Youth Charter from 2011 to 2015 in countries like South Africa, Ghana, Ethiopia, Senegal, and Botswana. She currently works as an internship officer at Botho University in Botswana and spearheads initiatives promoting youth participation in development processes.
The document summarizes the proceedings of the first day of the African Union Commission's regional training workshop on ending child marriage and harmful traditional practices. It was hosted by the government of Zambia in partnership with the AUC and UNFPA. The workshop brought together 64 participants from 19 countries to discuss challenges and strategies around issues like child marriage, female genital mutilation, and the role of stakeholders. Presentations covered topics such as the interlinkages between child marriage and FGM, challenges in different African countries, and the potential role of religious and traditional leaders in influencing communities to end these practices.
Youth Affairs in the 12th Plan (2012 - 2017)NITI Aayog
The document discusses the current status of youth affairs in India, noting that India has the largest youth population globally and outlining several government organizations focused on youth development. It then outlines challenges around convergence of youth programs and low funding levels. Finally, it presents an action plan to address these challenges through a new national youth policy, expanding educational and skills training opportunities, and increasing civic engagement programs for youth.
1) The document discusses women empowerment through education, society, social media, and marketing. It argues that educating women leads to positive social outcomes like lower fertility rates and child mortality.
2) Social media is playing an important role in women's empowerment globally by connecting more women, though women are still underrepresented. Governments are using social media to engage citizens.
3) To empower women in society, harmful traditions must be addressed and women's safety and legal rights improved. Educating girls benefits families and nations.
This annual report summarizes BRAC's activities in Afghanistan in 2017. It highlights that BRAC Afghanistan operated 78 health centers that provided health services to over 1.2 million patients. It also operated 263 community-based secondary girls' schools and 40 technical/vocational education centers, providing education to 50,000 girls. BRAC facilitated 383 community development plans and 447 community elections to promote governance. It had a budget of $20 million and partnerships with 8 local NGOs and government ministries.
From the desk of the President: 17 February 2020SABC News
This document is a letter from the President of South Africa discussing issues facing South African youth. It notes that over 60% of South Africans aged 15-17 feel optimistic about the future despite challenges like unemployment. The letter highlights a meeting with young people where access to employment and opportunities dominated discussion. To address youth unemployment, the letter announces the launch of the Presidential Youth Employment Intervention initiative to connect youth to work opportunities through skills training programs, entrepreneurship support, and national service programs. The letter expresses confidence that through partnership between government, business, and civil society, South Africa's youth will help determine the nation's future.
The document summarizes a public policy dialogue in Pakistan that discussed issues related to adolescents and education. Key issues identified included the lack of focus on adolescents' needs in education policies and curricula, inadequate teaching of reproductive health topics, lack of physical education, and barriers to girls' education like lack of transportation, security and sanitation facilities. Recommendations called for addressing these issues and ensuring adolescents' needs are incorporated into education sector policies, programs and practices.
Call for Papers Radio Asia Presentation (1) VOTY Radio circa 2006POCHOLO GONZALES
ABSTRACT This is the presentation of Voice of the Youth Network (www.voty.org), Philippines for the Radio Asia 2006 Conference and “Broadcast Asia 2006”. The presentation covers both the topics “COMMUNITY RADIO – RADIO ACTIVISM AND GRASSROOTS RADIO” and “RADIO AND THE WORLD WIDE WEB”. Contents of this presentation include the background of the organization; specifically in its radio and Internet experiences as an effective means of reaching out to the community; the breakthroughs of the organization on its media projects and it’s pioneering activities in the field of Youth Media. VOTY has been given free airtimes by radio stations that truly believe in our advocacies and mission to the Filipino Youth. This is a proof of how worthy our cause has been throughout the years. VOTY believes that the synergy of radio and Internet would create a more powerful impact. Both technologies would compliment one another in providing better services and realizing the organization’s goals. Radio should not be threatened by emerging technologies like podcast, and this paper would precisely prove that. Young people have always been a powerful, moving force. They are no longer potentials but people that already made things possible.
This report analyzes key issues facing African youth, including education, employment, health, and political participation. It finds that while primary education enrollment has increased, access to further education remains limited. Even those who complete school often lack skills demanded by employers. As a result, many youth struggle to transition from school to decent work. The report also examines health challenges like HIV/AIDS and lack of youth involvement in policymaking. It concludes that concerted efforts are needed across many areas to expand opportunities for African youth and promote broader development goals.
Need of youth parliament a new public & advisory managementNaveen BR
This document discusses the need for a youth parliament in India to better represent and engage youth in decision making. It notes that while India has a large youth population, they have little representation in parliament. The document argues that a youth parliament, even in an advisory capacity, could help policymakers understand the needs and aspirations of youth. It also provides background context on definitions of youth, the size of the youth population globally, and current levels of youth political participation worldwide which are generally low compared to older populations.
This document provides an overview of a publication by the International Youth Foundation titled "What Works in Youth Media: Case Studies from Around the World". It examines several youth media programs around the world that empower young people by giving them a platform to have their voices heard on important issues while also helping them develop important life skills. The publication contains profiles of 7 different youth media programs operating in diverse countries, showing how they harness the creativity and passion of youth. These programs provide youth with opportunities to gain skills in areas like journalism, communication, teamwork and more that they can apply throughout their lives.
This document provides a summary of the Egypt Human Development Report 2010, which focuses on youth in Egypt. Some key points:
- Youth are defined as those aged 18-29, around 20 million people or 1/4 of Egypt's population.
- Egypt's youth face fewer opportunities than previous generations due to issues like high population growth, limited education and job reforms.
- Youth are ready to take initiatives but decisions around work, marriage and civic participation made now will impact Egypt's development.
- The report uses concepts of social exclusion and inclusion to understand youth's situation - exclusion can be measured by unemployment, crime, etc. while inclusion means youth can join organizations.
- Nine key messages call
The role of the youth in alleviating povertyAko JB
1) The document discusses the role of youth in alleviating poverty in the Philippines, noting that 30% of the Philippine population is composed of youth aged 15-30.
2) It argues that involving youth and considering their perspectives is important for effective poverty reduction strategies, as youth make up a large portion of the population in developing countries and are directly impacted by poverty.
3) The document summarizes key statistics about poverty in the Philippines, including which provinces have the highest poverty rates and the minimum income needed for a family to meet basic needs. It outlines characteristics of the poor such as living in rural areas, low education levels, and reliance on informal sector work.
Watsdown is a new app being developed by Focus Youth Forum to provide educational and career-building resources to Ugandan youth. It will offer skills training, entrepreneurship programs, agricultural information, and linkages to markets. Currently in beta testing, Watsdown aims to provide an alternative to WhatsApp that transforms how youth spend their time and money online. By connecting users with experts, job opportunities, and each other, Watsdown hopes to reduce unemployment and poverty among Uganda's large youth population. An initial funding round of $15,000 is being sought to support the app's launch. Market research suggests a need for an educational social media platform in Uganda, and Watsdown's business plan projects sales growth
Review of different youth organizations in pakistanXeshan Kassana
The document reviews different youth organizations in Pakistan. It discusses that Pakistan has a young population with 67% of youth living in rural areas and a literacy rate of 54%. It then summarizes 6 major youth organizations in Pakistan - UNESCO, UNICEF, Oxfam, Pakistan Lions Youth Council, Pakistan Youth Organization, and Youth Parliament of Pakistan - and what issues each focuses on, such as education, child labor, employment, health, and empowering youth. It concludes that Pakistani youth face many challenges like lack of opportunities, representation, and social protections.
Youth councils an effective way to promote youth participationDr Lendy Spires
This document discusses youth councils and their effectiveness in promoting youth participation. It provides 6 case studies of youth councils operating at local, national, regional, and international levels in Africa. The case studies illustrate different types of youth councils based on their focus, structure, and roles. Effective youth councils are found to have clearly defined purposes and roles, engage youth in meaningful decision-making, and provide skills development opportunities for participating youth. They can positively impact youth participants through increased confidence and skills, as well as broader communities through advocacy and projects.
The Empowering Women for Excellence Initiative (EWEI) was founded in 2008 with the mission of empowering girls and women through multi-sectoral interventions like capacity building and advocacy. EWEI believes sustainable development requires investing in human capital, especially for women. It aims to address socio-cultural barriers and provide opportunities in health, education, politics, and economics for girls and women in Nigeria. EWEI conducts seminars, publishes newsletters, runs websites and programs, and advocates for policies and legislation to empower women.
The document summarizes the 2013 One Young World Summit, an annual conference that brings together young leaders from around the world. Over 1,250 delegates from 190 countries attended the summit, which was held for the first time in Africa. The summit provides a forum for young people to debate solutions to global issues and network with influential leaders. OFID sponsored several delegates to the summit from developing countries. The main topics discussed at the summit included education, business, human rights, leadership, sustainable development, and youth unemployment.
This document discusses women's leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic and issues related to aging. It notes that countries led by women have generally responded more effectively to the pandemic. It highlights the work of various women's organizations in Albania, including ASAG, that are working to improve conditions for the elderly and create more green spaces in communities. It also discusses the importance of intergenerational solidarity and recognizing the contributions of older people.
1) Africa's youth policies are ineffective and do not equip young people with practical skills, making them vulnerable to extremism.
2) Young people are not prioritized or involved in political and economic affairs by regional bodies or national governments.
3) The African Union Commission has an understaffed and ambiguous Youth Division that is not properly engaging with or representing Africa's youth.
Phatsimo Mosimanegape has extensive experience working on issues related to youth empowerment, democracy, governance, and development in Africa. She has participated in numerous workshops and conferences organized by institutions like the African Union, United Nations, and Pan African organizations. Specifically, the document lists her involvement in events focused on youth unemployment, governance, democracy, population issues, and reviewing the African Youth Charter from 2011 to 2015 in countries like South Africa, Ghana, Ethiopia, Senegal, and Botswana. She currently works as an internship officer at Botho University in Botswana and spearheads initiatives promoting youth participation in development processes.
The document summarizes the proceedings of the first day of the African Union Commission's regional training workshop on ending child marriage and harmful traditional practices. It was hosted by the government of Zambia in partnership with the AUC and UNFPA. The workshop brought together 64 participants from 19 countries to discuss challenges and strategies around issues like child marriage, female genital mutilation, and the role of stakeholders. Presentations covered topics such as the interlinkages between child marriage and FGM, challenges in different African countries, and the potential role of religious and traditional leaders in influencing communities to end these practices.
Youth Affairs in the 12th Plan (2012 - 2017)NITI Aayog
The document discusses the current status of youth affairs in India, noting that India has the largest youth population globally and outlining several government organizations focused on youth development. It then outlines challenges around convergence of youth programs and low funding levels. Finally, it presents an action plan to address these challenges through a new national youth policy, expanding educational and skills training opportunities, and increasing civic engagement programs for youth.
1) The document discusses women empowerment through education, society, social media, and marketing. It argues that educating women leads to positive social outcomes like lower fertility rates and child mortality.
2) Social media is playing an important role in women's empowerment globally by connecting more women, though women are still underrepresented. Governments are using social media to engage citizens.
3) To empower women in society, harmful traditions must be addressed and women's safety and legal rights improved. Educating girls benefits families and nations.
This annual report summarizes BRAC's activities in Afghanistan in 2017. It highlights that BRAC Afghanistan operated 78 health centers that provided health services to over 1.2 million patients. It also operated 263 community-based secondary girls' schools and 40 technical/vocational education centers, providing education to 50,000 girls. BRAC facilitated 383 community development plans and 447 community elections to promote governance. It had a budget of $20 million and partnerships with 8 local NGOs and government ministries.
From the desk of the President: 17 February 2020SABC News
This document is a letter from the President of South Africa discussing issues facing South African youth. It notes that over 60% of South Africans aged 15-17 feel optimistic about the future despite challenges like unemployment. The letter highlights a meeting with young people where access to employment and opportunities dominated discussion. To address youth unemployment, the letter announces the launch of the Presidential Youth Employment Intervention initiative to connect youth to work opportunities through skills training programs, entrepreneurship support, and national service programs. The letter expresses confidence that through partnership between government, business, and civil society, South Africa's youth will help determine the nation's future.
The document summarizes a public policy dialogue in Pakistan that discussed issues related to adolescents and education. Key issues identified included the lack of focus on adolescents' needs in education policies and curricula, inadequate teaching of reproductive health topics, lack of physical education, and barriers to girls' education like lack of transportation, security and sanitation facilities. Recommendations called for addressing these issues and ensuring adolescents' needs are incorporated into education sector policies, programs and practices.
Call for Papers Radio Asia Presentation (1) VOTY Radio circa 2006POCHOLO GONZALES
ABSTRACT This is the presentation of Voice of the Youth Network (www.voty.org), Philippines for the Radio Asia 2006 Conference and “Broadcast Asia 2006”. The presentation covers both the topics “COMMUNITY RADIO – RADIO ACTIVISM AND GRASSROOTS RADIO” and “RADIO AND THE WORLD WIDE WEB”. Contents of this presentation include the background of the organization; specifically in its radio and Internet experiences as an effective means of reaching out to the community; the breakthroughs of the organization on its media projects and it’s pioneering activities in the field of Youth Media. VOTY has been given free airtimes by radio stations that truly believe in our advocacies and mission to the Filipino Youth. This is a proof of how worthy our cause has been throughout the years. VOTY believes that the synergy of radio and Internet would create a more powerful impact. Both technologies would compliment one another in providing better services and realizing the organization’s goals. Radio should not be threatened by emerging technologies like podcast, and this paper would precisely prove that. Young people have always been a powerful, moving force. They are no longer potentials but people that already made things possible.
One world africa youth summit concept doc [april 6th]Jenkins Macedo
Now World Africa Youth Summit was held at the University of Ghana, Legon in 2007 by One World Youth Project in collaboration with RESPECT Ghana and partners.
This document profiles 7 youth media programs from around the world. It discusses how the programs empower young people by giving them opportunities to have their voices heard on issues they care about. The programs help youth develop important life skills like teamwork, communication, and confidence while educating the public on topics from human rights to HIV/AIDS. Challenges include securing ongoing funding, but the programs demonstrate the power of youth to drive positive change through media.
This document profiles several young Indonesian leaders working in different areas of sustainable development, including environmental sustainability. One profiled youth is Andika Putraditama, a research analyst advocating for sustainability through science. He believes Indonesian youth need to be aware of the major environmental and sustainability challenges they will face in the next 20-30 years. As a research analyst, he uses data and science to advocate for better preparation and policies to mitigate these challenges. The document highlights other young people making contributions in areas like environmental activism, green entrepreneurship, and community empowerment.
This document discusses challenges facing youth in Akkar, Lebanon. It summarizes data showing Akkar's high poverty and unemployment rates. Youth face lack of job opportunities, poor infrastructure, and obstacles to education. Recommendations include boosting the local economy through investments, improving infrastructure, reviving agriculture, and creating jobs. Youth also need vocational training, centers providing skills and guidance, affordable transportation, and subsidized housing to improve their situation. Overall the document calls for concerted efforts to address Akkar's problems and develop opportunities for youth.
The document discusses youth participation and its importance. It notes that youth participation is a fundamental human right. The UN has recognized the importance of youth participation for many years through agreements like the World Programme of Action for Youth. However, more work is still needed to strengthen youth participation and involvement in decision making at all levels of society.
Yuwaah's 2023 annual report showcases its impactful initiatives, highlighting a year of innovation and sustainable development. Through collaborative efforts, Yuwaah continues to empower youth, fostering positive change globally.
The document discusses issues related to youth social work. It defines youth as the period between ages 15-24 according to the UN. India has the largest youth population in the world at over 356 million people aged 10-24. Some of the key issues facing youth include substance abuse, discrimination, and teenage pregnancy. The national youth policy aims to empower youth through skills development, education, health initiatives and civic participation. Youth intervention programs focus on helping at-risk youth become productive members of society. The scope of social work practice includes areas like child protection, mental health, disability and more. The youth global network was established to equip youth with a global perspective and support local community impact projects.
This document profiles 21 inspiring youth leaders from across Indonesia who are making a difference in their communities. It discusses why investing in young people is important for development. Some key points made are:
- Adolescents and youth represent the largest generation in history and their empowerment is essential for development.
- Young Indonesians face challenges like access to education, health services, and economic opportunities that investments could help address.
- The document highlights priority areas of concern for Indonesian youth like education, health, economic opportunities, and citizenship.
- It profiles youth leaders doing work in their communities on issues like empowering local farmers, providing natural personal care products, and more.
The document summarizes the work of Bishal Rana Magar, an Inspirator from Nepal placed in Kapchorwa, Uganda through ActionAid's People4Change program. Bishal works to build the capacity of local communities and organizations on issues like fighting poverty, promoting women's empowerment, advocating against female genital mutilation, and encouraging youth participation and accountability in local governance. Some of his contributions include helping establish advocacy groups for youth and against FGM, training locals in monitoring and evaluation, and advising partners on community engagement and programming. He also helped a group of youth start a newsletter to share community stories and inspire others, called the Wec-Wecatet newsletter.
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This document summarizes the findings of the 2015-2016 Youth Think Tank, which conducted research on economic opportunities for youth in East Africa. The Think Tank interviewed over 400 young people across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda. Key findings included:
- Young people face challenges like low education/skills, precarious work, and social exclusion, but have a positive attitude towards entrepreneurship and skills development.
- There is a mismatch between the education system and skills needed for jobs. Youth take extra steps to develop practical skills.
- Government and private sector efforts are recognized, but youth often face low pay and lack support for their businesses.
- Mobile technology creates opportunities, especially in mobile money, but access
The document discusses youth volunteerism and its importance. It notes that youth volunteerism is being used around the world and by the UN to address issues like female genital mutilation, increase civic engagement, and promote development. The UN encourages governments, organizations, and youth to promote volunteerism to empower young people and allow them to contribute to their communities and societies.
This document outlines the UNV Youth Volunteering Strategy for 2014-2017. It analyzes the current context of youth and volunteerism globally. Key points include:
- There are over 1.2 billion youth worldwide who face challenges like unemployment but also have great potential.
- Volunteerism can help address social issues and develop job skills for youth.
- Barriers to youth volunteerism include lack of opportunities, social exclusion, and limited research on impacts.
- Changes like increased travel and online volunteering are creating new opportunities for youth.
- The strategy aims to strengthen youth volunteerism and participation through principles, approaches and partnerships over the next four years.
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Undp asia pacific youth empowerment 2018 international youth day edition
1. UNDP Asia Pacific Youth Empowerment:
2018 International Youth Day Edition
2. INTRODUCTION Updates
from Country Offices
Happy International Youth Day and welcome to the latest update of UNDP Asia Pacific’s Youth
Empowerment initiative. This year, the theme for International Youth Day is “Safe Spaces for Youth”.
This refers to civic spaces, physical public spaces and digital spaces which allow young people to engage
in decision making, participate fully in their communities and interact virtually with others across
borders. In order for young people to be able to effectively contribute to social and economic
development, it is crucial that these spaces are inclusive of all youth.
In many countries in the Asia-Pacific region, as in the rest of the world, youth are effectively excluded
from decision making and political forums, and their access to and participation in public spaces is
restricted. This is particularly true for young women and other marginalised youth, and further
entrenches existing social tensions and inequalities.
3. Following this theme, the first section of this update will focus on stories of country office initiatives to
build and sustain safe spaces for young people in the region, where they can freely express their ideas
and participate in political and other decision making spheres.
In the second section of this update you will find a collection of stories that focus on skills development,
entrepreneurship and innovation. These issues have started to receive attention in connection to youth
empowerment, and they are strongly linked to the theme of safe spaces- facing unemployment, job
automation and poor access to quality education and training, young people across the region often
struggle to participate in their country’s labour force and economy. In order to do this, they need
environments that enable and promote youth empowerment, and they need safe learning spaces that
encourage creativity, innovation and independent thinking.
Finally, you will find two research publications launched by Country Offices in the past year on issues
related to youth.
We hope that you enjoy reading this update. If you would like to find out more about our regional
projects on youth please visit our websites:
www.youthcolab.org
www.case4space.org
www.2030youthforce.org
4. In this issue
Safe Spaces
• Laos : Human Library youth event to mark International Women’s Day Pacific Region: Wake
Up! campaign to raise awareness about non-communicable diseases
• Pakistan: Youth and Politics in Pakistan
• Solomon Islands: YOSI Magazine “Youth in Peace Building”
Skills, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• Mongolia: How can used coffee grinds reduce poverty in Mongolia?
• Nepal: Global Start Up Weekend: Women, Girls and SDGs
• Timor Leste: ‘Knua Juventude Fila-Liman’
5. • Sri Lanka: Technopreneurship for Social Change
• Regional: Youth Co:Lab
Research
• Pakistan: National Human Development Report-Unleashing the potential of a young Pakistan
• Timor Leste: National Human Development Report - Planning the Opportunities for a Youthful
Population
SAFE SPACES FOR YOUTH
6. Laos: Human Library youth event to mark International Women’s Day
To celebrate International Women’s Day, the United Nations in Lao PDR and Fida International Laos
organized a Human Library event , bringing together women from disadvantaged groups to share their
stories, in order to challenge stereotypes and provide a safe space where women can communicate
about their experiences.
Many of the participating women told difficult stories, about living with HIV, living as single mothers and
experiencing gender-based violence. Talking about her disability, one of them said, “I think people do
not know much about us and they feel uncomfortable talking to us and asking questions. I believe that
only through open conversations like this we can break myths and improve relationships”. The event
attracted over 150 visitors from schools and the public of Savannakhet, who said their preconceptions
had been changed after listening to the women.
Mr. Phoutthaxay Xaysongkham, Project Coordinator of the Youth Resource Centre in Savannakhet, said:
“It's time to face our fears and confront our stereotypes, most importantly by bringing young people
together with women from the fringes of society. We hope that by organising such events we help
empower these invisible women and help them live in a world free of discrimination and stigma”.
7. Pacific Region: Wake Up! campaign to raise awareness about non-
communicable diseases
WAKE UP is a project designed to give youth a space where they can communicate and mobilise their
peers to address some of the most pressing health and development challenges in the Pacific region. In
the Pacific Island Countries and Territories, non-communicable diseases - such as obesity, diabetes,
cardiovascular disease and cancer- have reached a crisis level, resulting in a major social and economic
impact.
Behaviours such as alcohol consumption and poor dietary habits, which often start at a young age,
determine a person’s risk of developing non-communicable diseases later in life. With the objective of
preventing the onset of these behaviours by giving youth a platform to sensitize their peers, the WAKE
UP project was launched in early 2017, inviting youth from the region to submit video projects on the
topic of non-communicable diseases.
The best seven projects were selected and the winners were invited to Noumea, New Caledonia, for a
three day long training session. 28 young people from Fiji, Tonga, Vanuatu, New Zealand, French
Polynesia, New Caledonia and Wallis and Futuna, learned about film-making techniques and non-
communicable diseases. By the end of the training, participants had completed the pre-production work,
and each team then received funding to further develop their films. Given its success, WAKE UP will be
renewed in 2018, this time using graffiti as the medium of communication. Read more about it here.
8. Pakistan: Youth and Politics in Pakistan
In recent years, the strengthening of democracy in Pakistan has been accompanied by an exponential
increase in the number of young people who are politically conscious and vocal about their rights and
demands: it is estimated that almost 46% of Pakistan’s total electorate is composed of young people. In
order for their political participation to be effective, however, this should be complemented with
recognized representative bodies of young people and platforms where they can influence the
democratic process. UNDP Pakistan, in partnership with Pakistan Institute of Legislative Development
and Transparency, organized a ‘Youth Dialogue with Political Parties on Inclusion of Youth Issues in
Political Manifestos for 2018 Elections’. The event aims to build spaces for vocal young people to
interact with and influence decision makers, and to effectively communicate their demands in policy
circles. The initiative stimulated dialogue between members of the youth parliament, young activists,
entrepreneurs and elected representatives from ten mainstream political parties of Pakistan on the
need to focus on issues of pressing concern for the youth of the country. Youth representatives
identified various issues including the environment, child protection, education and madrassah reforms,
uniform systems of education, career counselling for youth, young women’s participation in the public
sphere, revival of student unions, investments in the fields of science, business, and technology, young
people’s active involvement in the policy domain, and promotion of youth employment through
innovative channels including entrepreneurship.
Three political parties including the Pakistan Muslim League Quaid-i-Azam, the Jamat-i-Islami, and the
Pakistan People’s Party unveiled specific commitments with young people in their party manifestos for
the 2018 elections. These dialogues will help mainstream young people as a viable political force in
Pakistan and help strengthen the democratic project in the country through increased transparency and
accountability of elected representatives.
9. Read the full story here.
Solomon Islands: YOSI Magazine "Youth in Peacebuilding"
The UN Peacebuilding Fund, in partnership with UNDP, funded the eighth publication of YOSI Magazine,
"Youth in Peacebuilding". Three thousand copies were printed and distributed freely to schools,
educational institutes, offices, churches and communities all over Solomon Islands. The quarterly
magazine is the first magazine in the Solomon Islands to be made for and by young people, and it offers
a platform where they can voice and discuss opinions on issues that affect them directly, such as politics,
economic empowerment, art and sports. The eighth issue is titled "The Peace Issue" and includes a
collection of inspiring stories from young people working in peacebuilding. This is the second issue of
YOSI Magazine supported by the UN Peacebuilding fund, which also funded the sixth issue, published in
December 2016. Read the magazine here.
11. Mongolia: How can used coffee grinds reduce poverty in Mongolia?
Jargalsaikhan, a young Mongolian barista, used to throw away kilograms of used coffee grinds on a
regular basis. It was at odds with his desire to live a more sustainable life, so after giving it some thought
he came up with the plan to use old coffee grinds to start a business. It isn’t easy to turn an idea into a
viable, sustainable business, but today Jargalsaikhan runs a company that produces and sells body scrub
and candles made from used coffee grinds. Statistics show that nearly 1 in 3 Mongolians are considered
youth (between 15 and 34 years old). More than 1 in 5 are unemployed, and nearly a third of all
Mongolians live in poverty. 9 out of 10 young Mongolian’s who participated in a recent survey said that
they are optimistic about their future earning potential. However, many young Mongolians are often
told that entrepreneurship is not a feasible option in Mongolia. In the survey, almost two thirds of youth
say they rarely implement their ideas, and when they try they often fail.
In late 2017, UNDP Mongolia initiated ‘Activated2030’ a youth enterprising project, in order to better
explore why this happens. The team made an online quiz, designed to measure the ‘General Enterprising
Tendencies’ of youth in Mongolia. With over 1400 young Mongolians from all 21 provinces completing
the quiz, it gives a valuable insight into the mindset and behaviors of young Mongolians in relation to
entrepreneurship. Based on these insights, UNDP Mongolia is working with individuals and organizations
12. from a broad range of sectors to design and test ways to support the development of enterprising
tendencies in young people.
Read the full story here.
Nepal: Global Start Up Weekend: Women, Girls and SDGs
On February 16-18 2018, ‘Global Startup Weekend Kathmandu: Women, Girls and SDGs’ was organized
by Nepal Innovation Lab, Lagankhel and Alliance Francaise Kathmandu, with the support of UNDP and
other partners. The main objective of the event was to provide a platform for women who have
innovative ideas for fostering the implementation of any of the 17 SDGs. In just 54 hours, the
participants were able to experience the highs and lows that come with running a startup. The
participants’ ideas were developed, polished and pitched during the three days, with the help of
mentors. The winning team ‘Nanny for your naani’ was qualified to participate in the global competition
to be held in Paris in March 2018 on International Women’s Day.
13. Timor Leste: Knua Juventude Fila-Liman
According to demographic data, 60% of the population of Timor-Leste is under the age of 25. In order to
respond to the number of youth entering the job market, 15.000 new job vacancies would need to be
developed annually, however the only 2.000 to 3.000 new jobs are created annually. The public service
is still the biggest employer in Timor-Leste. Knua Juventude Fila-Liman (KJFL) is a one-stop centre for
youth innovation, employment and entrepreneurship, managed and sponsored by UNDP Timor-Leste. At
the centre, youth take part in training and mentorship to develop their social entrepreneurship ideas,
and they are supported in their search for job and business opportunities. The centre also promotes
young people’s voices and engagement in development.
Read more about it here.
14. Sri Lanka: Technopreneurship for social Change
In 2018, UNDP partnered with the National Youth Services Council , Cisco and Citi to conduct e-learning
programmes in 20 locations across Sri Lanka to develop young people’s entrepreneurial skills,
providing them in this way with the ability to positively contribute towards the economy. The
programme is designed to cover areas such as starting a business, marketing communication tools,
outsourcing services and identifying business expansion opportunities. “We grew up with the idea that
we would follow our parent’s footsteps, or seek employment in the public or private sector. Never did
we have the idea of starting our own business” says Sanduni Dilshani, who was one of the 50 students
engaged at the course in Elpitiya. “When I decided to attend this programme, I had only heard about
the word ‘entrepreneur’. Now after the two day programme, I know exactly what this means and what it
entails to be an entrepreneur. The expert resource personnel who conducted the sessions have shown
us the pathway to move forward and start our own business” says Nishchalanka Pradeep, who has plans
of starting his own business in the near future.
Read the full story here.
15. Regional: Youth Co:Lab
The Youth Co:Lab project, launched in June 2017, aims to provide a space where young people in the
Asia-Pacific region can voice their views about the need to build more enabling environments for youth
leadership, innovation and entrepreneurship. Moreover, the project provides capacity building activities
all over the region to develop young people’s confidence, leadership and entrepreneurial skills. It does
through the National Dialogue event model, an event consisting of two components: the first one brings
young people, government and private sector representatives together to discuss the necessary steps
for improving the youth entrepreneurship ecosystem, the second a capacity building activity, complete
with a social innovation challenge, which encourages young participants to develop their ideas for social
innovation initiatives and to pitch them in front of a panel of judges. So far, National Dialogues have
been held in 13 countries, most recently in Samoa and Vietnam. Between August 2018- January 2019,
we expect to hold an additional 15 across the region. Youth Co:Lab has built a large and active network
of young innovators, recently reaching an online following of over 60 K people.
The project also hosts and supports regional events, most recently the Asia Pacific Forum on Youth
Leadership, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, held in Beijing on August 1-3. The event brought together
young social innovators as well as other key players in the region’s youth empowerment ecosystem,
including startup accelerators, academia, business and government, with the aim of strengthening
collaboration between all these actors and encouraging them to make commitments towards
supporting youth innovation. Earlier this year, on March 26-28, the Youth Co:Lab Summit was held in
Bangkok. Mostly attended by young participants, the event focused on capacity development for young
entrepreneurs, including a regional social innovation challenge where the winners of National Dialogues
competed for a regional prize.
16. Youth Co:Lab, the United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) Asia-Pacific youth
entrepreneurship initiative, is positioning young people front and center in order to solve the
region’smost pressing challenges. Led by UNDP and Citi Foundation, in partnership with Baoshang Bank
as well as network partners such as TechStars and MaGIC, the initiative aims to instigate, catalyse and
sustain youth innovation by supporting the region’s youth-led start-ups and social enterprises.
To follow Youth Co:Lab, please visit our facebook page and website.
Research
17. Pakistan National Human Development Report– Unleashing the
potential of a Young Pakistan.
In May 2018, UNDP Pakistan launched its National Human Development Report– Unleashing the
potential of a Young Pakistan. This report seeks to understand Pakistan’s human development
challenges and opportunities from the prism of youth. It focuses on how to improve human
development outcomes – by empowering young people, addressing the root causes of the obstacles
they face, and by proposing innovative ways to surmount these challenges. Offering first-rate analysis
and evidence-based policy recommendations, this Report looks at three key drivers of youth
empowerment: quality education, gainful employment and meaningful engagement. Read more about
it here.
18. Timor- Leste National Human Development Report- Planning the
Opportunities for a Youthful Population.
Launched on 3 April 2018, Timor-Leste’s 4th National Human Development Report is a collaborative
project between the Government of Timor-Leste, UNDP and Flinders University, Australia which
responds to the development aspirations of the youth of Timor-Leste, the drivers of the nation’s future
development.
The report examines well-being and identifies options for seizing the demographic dividend, an issue
that profoundly influences human potential and sustainable development. Timor-Leste has one of the
youngest populations in the Asia and Pacific region, with a median age of 17.4 years. This makes Timor-
Leste the 15th youngest in the world, behind only Afghanistan and a group of African nations. The
population below age 35 accounts for 74 percent of the total population. The current demographic
situation has the potential to play an extremely important role in shaping the country’s development in
the near future.
Read the report here.
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