Friday, March 27, 2009

INTERNATIONAL YOUTH PROGRAMME – CRIME FREE GENERATION

Date and Venue
DATE: May 12-17, 2009
VENUE: Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia

Introduction

The Ministry of Youth and Sports, Malaysia in collaboration with the SSEAYP International Malaysia (KABESA) is organizing the Malaysian International Youth Programme with the theme, “Crime Free Generation”. It is in conjunction with the 41 st National Youth Day in Malaysia .

The program is organized to foster the development of values and attitudes such as responsibility, and also enhance teaching and learning of other value-oriented studies such as life education, effective education, and environmental education, where the information, conclusions or recommendations are to be shared among the member countries.

It is hoped that this program will promote good spirit amongst the youth to create a “culture of safety” in the neighborhoods, build partnerships among police force, non-profit organizations, city, and community leaders. It is also to have a better understanding to the threat posed by any forms of crime.

The main objective is to allow youth leaders to meet, discuss, and ascertain solutions to any forms of crime, as well as allowing them to identify real issues on the ground. This will allow the youth to have their voices heard by global decision makers in promoting a crime free generation, thus contributing towards achieving global peace, stability and harmony, and provide an opportunity for the participants to strengthen cooperation and enhance networking amongst them.

This program would be an excellent platform in allowing the youth voice out against crime, be heard and be given recognition by the international and regional bodies, as well as national authorities.

Participation

The 6-day program will be divided into two (2) sessions focusing on the following topics:

1. Global crime involving Juvenile
2. Managing criminal issues amongst juvenile towards a crime free generation

Paper presenters at the conference will be international experts with vast experience in the field of crime prevention from Malaysia . Following the plenary sessions, participants will be divided into working groups to come out with recommendations stating the youth's stand against crime which can serve as input in the campaign against crime by the international organizations, as well as national governments.

The Philippine delegation is required to prepare traditional cultural performances between 3-5 minutes with the objective to promote the Philippine culture. The performances will be presented during the 41 st National Youth Day Celebration in Melaka, known as the historical city. The equipment and materials needed for the cultural performances shall be prepared by the participants.

The delegation shall also be required to prepare exhibition materials to introduce the Philippines . Booths 3x3 meter in size shall be provided for by the organizers, including 1 table and 2 chairs.

During the program, participants will have a one (1) day interaction with their local foster family in Melaka.

Each participant is encouraged to bring a gift and souvenirs as courtesy during the interaction activities. The official gift by the delegation shall be provided for by the National Youth Commission.

Qualifications

The National Youth Commission shall send seven (7) youth participants with the following requirements:

1. Filipino citizen
2. Between 18 to 30 years old
3. Have been serving the youth sector as an active officer or member of a youth or youth-serving organization for at least two (2) years immediately preceding the date of application
4. Of good moral character
5. Physically and mentally fit to travel
6. Preferably a first time traveler. Former recipients of NYC funded international programs from March 23, 2008 to March 23, 2009 are disqualified to apply.
7. Must have a valid passport until at least six (6) months after the date of the departure for the program.

Applicants without any passport details shall not be considered.

Expenses

Accommodation, food and local transportation within Malaysia shall be shouldered by the organizers. International travel fare, personal expenses, personal souvenirs and exhibit materials shall be borne by the participant.

Application

All applicants must completely fill up the NYC International Program Application Forms attached. All registration forms must be received by email or personal delivery by March 31, 2009.

Address:

Social Marketing Division
National Youth Commission
4F Bookman Building
373 Quezon Ave. , Quezon City
Email: lutchieachua@yahoo.com

2009 China-ASEAN Youth Camp

Guangxi and Guangdong Province, China
May 19-26, 2009

With the theme, “China and ASEAN youth join hands, responding to the challenges rising from the global economic crisis”, the All China Youth Federation and the National Youth Commission shall send nine (9) youth participants with the following requirements:


- Filipino citizen
- Between 18 to 30 years old
- Have been serving the youth sector as an active officer or member of a youth or youth-serving organization for at least two (2) years immediately preceding the date of application
- Of good moral character
- Physically and mentally fit to travel
- Preferably a first time traveler. Former recipients of all NYC international programs from March 23, 2008 to March 23, 2009 are disqualified to apply.
- Must have a valid passport until at least six (6) months after the date of departure for the program

Applicants without any passport details shall not be considered.

Each delegation is required to prepare a country report on how their country support youth to tackle the challenges rising from the global economic crisis, which shall include:
1. the impact of the global economic crisis on the country as a whole
2. the challenges faced by the youth in the crisis
3. the measures taken by the government to support the youth
4. the measures taken by youth organizations and other civil organizations to support the youth
5. the gaps between the youth demand and the social support
6. how youth exchanges can contribute to this process
7. suggestions and conlusions

Each country report should be typed in Times New Roman font with the font size of 14 points and no less than 2000 words.

The ACYF shall provide the delegations with local hospitality, including food, accommodation and local transportation during the event. The participants shall shoulder their own international travel fare.

All applicants must completely fill up the NYC International Program Application Forms attached. All forms must be received by email or personal delivery by March 31, 2009.

Address: Social Marketing Division
National Youth Commission
4F Bookman Building
373 Quezon Ave., Quezon City

Email: lutchieachua@ yahoo.com

For more information, please feel free to call the NYC office 7811163 or visit the website www.youth.net. ph

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Be part of the Earth Hour



Take action and be part of the EARTH HOUR!

Let's be part of the earth hour by switching off our lights for one hour on Saturday March 28, 2009 at 8:30 pm. Make earth hour everyday by switching off unnecessary lights in your home or offices. It's our simple way of caring our planet and a supportive action against global warming.

http://www.earthhour.org

The 19th New Generation Seminar

Now accepting applications for the 2009 Program. Deadline: April 1

"The Global Economic Crisis: Impacts and Responses in Asia"

October 4-18, 2009

Honolulu, Hawaii; Seoul, Korea; Hanoi, Vietnam

Each year the East-West Center invites rising young leaders from the United States and Asia Pacific to participate in The New Generation Seminar (NGS), a two-week intensive educational, dialogue and study tour travel program. The program is developed around a thematic focus and provides participants with an opportunity to strengthen their understanding of Asia Pacific-U.S. developments and challenges, build a regional network and to become leaders with a more international perspective. The first week of the program is held in Hawaii. In discussions with East-West Center researchers, other experts in the Hawaii community and one another, participants are introduced to key regional policy issues such as international relations, security, economics, population, health and environment. The second week involves field travel to either the United States or Asia Pacific for exploration of the program theme.

2009 Theme: "The Global Economic Crisis: Impacts and Responses in Asia"

The world is facing what may be the first truly global economic crisis. The financial meltdown that began on Wall Street has become a crisis that reaches deep into the globally integrated financial and trading systems, posing very serious challenges for countries around the world. Asia’s vastly diverse economies have experienced the fallout in different ways, all of which are testing political, economic and social structures across the region.

The 19th New Generation Seminar will provide an opportunity for policy and decision-makers from Asia Pacific and the United States to develop a comprehensive perspective of how the financial crisis is affecting regional economies, how countries are responding nationally, and what countries are doing together. Participants will travel to Korea and Vietnam to compare the challenges and policy responses in two Asian countries representing different stages of economic development and different political systems. In Korea participants will examine how the crisis has affected a newly industrialized economy that has been one of Asia’s success stories since the 1997 Asian financial crisis. Vietnam offers a view of the impact on an emerging economy that has had the second highest growth rate in Asia for several years, but still remains a developing nation. Meetings and visits will expose participants to a wide range of perspectives from government, private sector, labor, academia, civil society and the media to better understand the causes, consequences and future implications of this unprecedented challenge to the global economy.

For full information about the NGS please download the 19th NGS Background Summary
Who Can Apply

The New Generation Seminar involves 12-14 participants aged mid-20’s to late 30’s, approximately 8-10 from Asia Pacific and 4 from the United States. The program seeks to engage “communicators” and “leaders,” those individuals who are in a position to shape and influence policy and decision-making in their countries, regions or local communities. Primarily these leaders will be involved in political processes. Past participants have included members of national, state or provincial government assemblies or ministries, young mayors or governors, city council members, up and coming members of political parties, leaders of political party youth wings, political advisers and other elected officials. The NGS also includes leaders from civil society organizations, media, business and law. The program is geared toward professionals working outside of academia.

The strongest candidates for the program will be:

* Working professionals in their mid-20s to late 30s;
* Political and community leaders or communicators with broad-based policy knowledge and influence;
* Individuals with limited opportunity for international travel;
* Fluent in English.

Candidates need not be specialists in the program theme; indeed, as stated above, we prefer candidates with broad based policy profiles who could benefit from deepening their understanding of the current economic crisis.

For a summary of the NGS program and full details on participant criteria please download the 19th NGS Background Summary.
How to Apply

Participation in the New Generation Seminar is a competitive process. Nominations are received from a variety of U.S. and Asia Pacific organizations and qualified individuals are welcome to submit applications on their own. The applications and nominations are reviewed by an East-West Center Selection Committee, which makes the final selection of candidates.

To apply, please submit the following:

* The Application Cover Sheet (Click here to download. You may type directly into this Word document).

* A brief written statement about why you wish to participate in the 19th New Generation Seminar (not more than one typewritten double-spaced page, please). In responding please consider what you feel that you can contribute to the program and what you hope to gain from participating given your current leadership positions/roles, especially with regard to this year’s program theme.

* One-paragraph professional biography summarizing your current work and highlighting your leadership experience and those aspects of your resume you think are most important for the selection committee.

* Copy of resume to include professional and educational background.
Resume or CV should clearly indicate years and type of education, title of position held, name of employer, dates spent at each position, and most importantly a brief outline of specific responsibilities or accomplishments in each position.

* Two (2) letters of professional recommendation on official letterhead with current contact information for each person writing a recommendation.

For a printed summary of the application requirements, please download the Application Instructions and Cover Sheet.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2009

You may send applications via:

E-MAIL: ngs@eastwestcenter.org

FAX: (808) 944-7600

POST: New Generation Seminar, East-West Seminars
East-West Center, 1601 East-West Road, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96848-1601, USA

For questions or confirmation of receipt, please contact:

TEL: (808) 944-7682

We will confirm receipt of the application within 5 working days. If you do not hear back from us, please follow up.

Applications must be received at the East-West Center by the application deadline in order to be considered.

You will be notified of the results by June 15, 2009.

For more details visit http://www.eastwestcenter.org/ngs

INTERNATIONAL YOUTH PROGRAMME – CRIME FREE GENERATION

INTERNATIONAL YOUTH PROGRAMME – CRIME FREE GENERATION

Date and Venue
DATE: May 12-17, 2009
VENUE: Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia

Introduction

The Ministry of Youth and Sports, Malaysia in collaboration with the SSEAYP International Malaysia (KABESA) is organizing the Malaysian International Youth Programme with the theme, “Crime Free Generation”. It is in conjunction with the 41 st National Youth Day in Malaysia .

The program is organized to foster the development of values and attitudes such as responsibility, and also enhance teaching and learning of other value-oriented studies such as life education, effective education, and environmental education, where the information, conclusions or recommendations are to be shared among the member countries.

It is hoped that this program will promote good spirit amongst the youth to create a “culture of safety” in the neighborhoods, build partnerships among police force, non-profit organizations, city, and community leaders. It is also to have a better understanding to the threat posed by any forms of crime.

The main objective is to allow youth leaders to meet, discuss, and ascertain solutions to any forms of crime, as well as allowing them to identify real issues on the ground. This will allow the youth to have their voices heard by global decision makers in promoting a crime free generation, thus contributing towards achieving global peace, stability and harmony, and provide an opportunity for the participants to strengthen cooperation and enhance networking amongst them.

This program would be an excellent platform in allowing the youth voice out against crime, be heard and be given recognition by the international and regional bodies, as well as national authorities.

Participation

The 6-day program will be divided into two (2) sessions focusing on the following topics:

1. Global crime involving Juvenile
2. Managing criminal issues amongst juvenile towards a crime free generation

Paper presenters at the conference will be international experts with vast experience in the field of crime prevention from Malaysia . Following the plenary sessions, participants will be divided into working groups to come out with recommendations stating the youth's stand against crime which can serve as input in the campaign against crime by the international organizations, as well as national governments.

The Philippine delegation is required to prepare traditional cultural performances between 3-5 minutes with the objective to promote the Philippine culture. The performances will be presented during the 41 st National Youth Day Celebration in Melaka, known as the historical city. The equipment and materials needed for the cultural performances shall be prepared by the participants.

The delegation shall also be required to prepare exhibition materials to introduce the Philippines . Booths 3x3 meter in size shall be provided for by the organizers, including 1 table and 2 chairs.

During the program, participants will have a one (1) day interaction with their local foster family in Melaka.

Each participant is encouraged to bring a gift and souvenirs as courtesy during the interaction activities. The official gift by the delegation shall be provided for by the National Youth Commission.

Qualifications

The National Youth Commission shall send seven (7) youth participants with the following requirements:

1. Filipino citizen
2. Between 18 to 30 years old
3. Have been serving the youth sector as an active officer or member of a youth or youth-serving organization for at least two (2) years immediately preceding the date of application
4. Of good moral character
5. Physically and mentally fit to travel
6. Preferably a first time traveler. Former recipients of NYC funded international programs from March 23, 2008 to March 23, 2009 are disqualified to apply.
7. Must have a valid passport until at least six (6) months after the date of the departure for the program.

Applicants without any passport details shall not be considered.

Expenses

Accommodation, food and local transportation within Malaysia shall be shouldered by the organizers. International travel fare, personal expenses, personal souvenirs and exhibit materials shall be borne by the participant.

Application

All applicants must completely fill up the NYC International Program Application Forms attached. All registration forms must be received by email or personal delivery by March 31, 2009.

For more details visit www.youth.net.ph

SSEAYP 2009



Be a Youth Ambassador and represent the Philippines!

The National Youth Commission is inviting all qualified youth, between 18 to 30 years old as of April 1, 2009 to apply as one of the 28 participating youth to represent the Philippines in the 36th Ship for Southeast Asian Youth Program (SSEAYP).


The SSEAYP is an annual cultural exchange program sponsored by the government of Japan in cooperation with the ASEAN member countries for their youth to gather and discuss pertinent issues affecting the youth today. The delegates will tour Japan and other ASEAN countries for 52 days on board a Japan luxury ship, meet State officials, interact with local youth, and experience living with local families.

All selected delegates must participate in all of the following activities:
Pre-departure Training July 13-25, 2009
Pre-departure Activities Sept. 27 – Oct. 26, 2009
Cruise Oct. 27 – Dec. 18, 2009
Post-Program Evaluation Dec. 18 – 20, 2009

Application forms are available at the NYC Head Office and all Area Offices. Forms may also be downloaded from the NYC website www.youth.net.ph

Mail or hand carry your application to Ms. Marielou A. Chua, National Youth Commission, 4th Flr., Bookman Building, 373 Quezon Avenue, Quezon City.
Tel Nos. 781-1617/781- 1152/781- 1406/749- 9401/749- 9404/749- 9409/749- 9399 locals 113 and 115.

Deadline of submission is April 13, 2009.