Hello IYC and Friends,
I would like to just mention how proud I am to be part of such an amazing team. IYC has really made some great accomplishments this year. For those members that have put forth so much effort, I want to personally thank you so much for your time.
This year, IYC is the co-founder of the 2008 Global Summit, in San Francisco. I would like to recognize, Esperanza Garcia for her work and commitment in this achievement. At the Global Summit, IYC was able to meet and work with some amazing people from around the world. Also, IYC recruited new members. I would like to welcome: Miguel Toro(Puerto Rico Representative), Chloe Hall (California Representative), Isabella Schilpp (California Representative) Emmanuel Onywera (Kenya representative), and Carla Benson (Philippines Representative).
Also, please check out our logo at the http://www.theglobalsummit.org/. If you are interested in participating the 2nd Annual Global Summit in Los Angelos, California. Please email, Esperanza Garcia at Esperanza@internationalyouthcouncil.org.
New Members:
1) Samuel W. Watulatsu, (Uganda Representative) He is the founder of both Foundation For Development of Needy Communities (FDNC) and Bridges for Innovation (B4!). To learn more about Foundation For Development of Needy Communities, please visit the website. http://www.fdncuganda.org/.
2) Michel Kahandja- (Kenyan Representative) He is the co-founder for Service for Peace-Kenya and assistant Coordinator of Slums Code, Vice President of Foundation of Peace-Kenya. Service For Peace in Kenya is currently working on improving the slums in many local communities in Kibera, Mukuru, Pumwani, and Baba Dogo. If you are interested in helping out Michel, please contact his email at project_kenya@yahoo.com
3) Miguel Toro (Puerto Rico/U.S. representative). He is the founder of Inspire.com. Miguel Toro is a very active spokesman in his community and presents youth leadership seminars.
4) Timonthy Ogene ( Nigerian Representative) is the Earth Charter Youth Co-Representative for Africa and the Middle East and the founder of Youth Action Partners for Development(YAP4D Please visit his website at: www.ogene.wordpress.com/about.
5) Amr Ashraf (Egypt representative)- He is the chairman of Prevent Air Pollution and a member of the Mediterranean Youth Technology Club
6) Michael Redmond (U.S./Baltimore representative)- He is heavily involved in Cross-Cultural Exchanges for the purpose Cultural Understanding and Awareness and launched his new website, please visit it at http://matthewredmond.net/info.aspx
IYC Member’s Recognition:
Samuel W.Watulatsu: (Uganda representative), spokesman at the 2008 World Bank Youth to Youth Conference. Please, Check out his cool presentation below.
Simon Fayard (France Representative) participated at The 2008 Annual Social Entrepenueal in Canada.
Vishnu Vandara (India Representative), participated at the 2008 MDG Global Summit, New Delhi, India. Vishnu participated in a UN video documentary.
Miguel Toro (Puerto Rico Representative)- participated at the World Youth Urban Forum in China.
Administration Business: IYC is right now working on its internal structure. We are looking for a individual that may interested in these important positions.
1) Grant Writer - apply for the Do Something Grant. The Do Something Plum Grant is available to students, age 25 or under, who are social entrepreneurs. You must have recently created a sustainable project, program or organization. One winner is selected every week and winning projects will be highlighted on DoSomething.org.
2) Website Manger
Volunteer Opportunities: IYC needs representatives at these conferences. If you are interested, please email me asap. For the Three Dot Dash Conference, please submit your recommendations for mentors and GTLs.
1) CSU Youth Caucus, New York City- which will be held in May 2009. The CSU will also have a pre-meeting in February. So, if you are interested, please email Asha@internationalyouthcouncil or Simon Fayard, s.fayard@gmail.com
2) We are Family Foundation: The 2009 Three Dot Dash Conference, New York City-
For those who were assigned to fill out your applications. Please hand them in asap.
3) Global Kid’s Summer Institute at The Council For Foreign Relations, New York City
4) 6th Annual Youth Assembly- TBA
5) IMSC study Abroad Session- IYC will put on a presentation for the second time, at the IMSC Study Abroad Session. If you are interested, please email elizabeth.friedrick@gmail.com IYC
Presentation at the 2007 IMSC Conference
Thursday, January 8, 2009
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IYC Mission
The International Youth Council (IYC) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization founded at the UN Youth Assembly in 2007 dedicated to giving young people across the world both collective voice and a mechanism to support global sustainable development.
Our mission is to bring together and support young leaders from around the world in pursuit of partnership, progress, and the Millennium Development Goals. We seek to empower the next generation of leaders by providing them with the training, resources, and opportunities they need to succeed. We also advocate for an official body representative of the youth within the United Nations power structure.
We hope to inspire the youth of the world to act and give them the tools to make a difference.
Our mission is to bring together and support young leaders from around the world in pursuit of partnership, progress, and the Millennium Development Goals. We seek to empower the next generation of leaders by providing them with the training, resources, and opportunities they need to succeed. We also advocate for an official body representative of the youth within the United Nations power structure.
We hope to inspire the youth of the world to act and give them the tools to make a difference.
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