21st International Youth Forum 2010

Seoul, Republic of Korea, August 18-25, 2010

Background

The International Youth Forum began in 1990 based on the special fund created by the Ministry of Sports and Youth of the Republic of Korea in order to enhance youth’s awareness on global issues and friendship.
This year, the National Council of Youth Organizations in Korea (NCYOK) is organizing the 21st International Youth Forum, focusing on the Cairo Agendas which are about the protection of family dignity, world population for sustainable development and public health. During this Forum, the youth from different countries will build the consensus that they have to proactively deal with the protection of family and find solutions to sustainable development of world population. The Forum also aims to strengthen and improve cooperation and mutual interest among youth in the world.
The activities during this event are keynote lecture, section meetings, reporting on researches and activities, case study presentation, group discussion, mock court, general assembly, adoption of a Youth Declaration, friendship evening, study trip and cultural lessons.

Participant’s Eligibility

* Youth between 18 to 30 years old who are interested on the protection of family dignity, world population for sustainable development and promotion of public health of the world
* Youth who are studying in the related field or have experienced relevant works at NGOs or IGOs are preferred
* Must have English proficiency of advanced level or above
* Of good moral character
* Physically and mentally fit to travel
* Must have a passport valid until at least six (6) months after the date of the departure for the program

Applicants without any passport details shall not be considered.

Application and Required Documents

Application closing date is July 9, 2010 (Friday). The selection of applicants will be conducted by the organizing committee and those accepted will be informed within 10 working days from the receipt of the application form.
Applicants need to submit the accomplished application form and English essay (A4 size paper; 1-2 pages; font 12 Times New Roman; and single-spaced). Send the required documents only thru e-mail, ncyokway@chol.com. The title of the e-mail should be ‘Youth Forum Applicants- name of applicant’. Please see attached application and essay form.
For more queries, contact Mr. Wontae Ahn, Project Manager/International Program Team of NCYOK at telephone number 82-2-2667-0897 or email to ncyokway@chol.com.