The International Youth Council

IYC SUCCESS AT THE 2010 YOUTH ASSEMBLY

2010-08-13T11:39:00.000-07:00

This was my first time attending the Youth Assembly at the UN and I was blown away. The amount of passion and energy, dedication and motivation radiating from hundreds of young activists from around the globe was powerful to say the least. Everywhere I turned I heard intense and focused conversations on local initiatives and follow-up plans to the Youth Assembly.

In my conversations with Asians, Africans, Europeans, Latin Americans, and Americans, (nobody from Antarctica attended the event), I got the sense that everyone wanted more more more! More local and national representation, more events and conferences, more social networking, more UN involvement. This is a very positive sign. It means young people are becoming increasingly concerned with their stake in the world at large.

IYC therefore has a big role to play now and in the future. Organization and mobilization are essential to global youth movements. Many individuals with ambitious agendas are not nearly as affective as a large group of ambitious individuals with common goals and a plan of action. IYC gained a lot of positive exposure through this year’s Youth Assembly and with time more people are beginning to recognize its value. Our list of achievements and partners continues to grow, as does our social media following and participation on a daily basis.

On top of all this, the IYC team is great to work with. Driven and intelligent of course, but also outgoing and socially savvy- two qualities equally as important in growing an organization. Our networking event on Day 2 of the Youth Assembly was a success because IYC members are able to engage with all kinds of people on many different levels. Plus those KIND bars were delicious.

I look forward to an even more successful Youth Assembly at the UN next year. And I look forward to changing the world with IYC.

FUNDRAISING WORKSHOP AT 2010 YOUTH ASSEMBLY

2010-08-13T11:38:00.001-07:00

I was fortunate enough to sit in on an IYC fundraising workshop on Day 2 of the Youth Assembly. Jamie Ansorge and Arthur Leopold talked to youth delegates about their personal fundraising experiences- Jamie with a New York congresswoman and Arthur on President Obama’s campaign trail.

One of the take-home messages of the workshop was persistence. As Jamie said, “The more no’s you get, the more yeses you will get.” In other words, the more people you meet, the more people you try to engage and bring into the fold, the more chances you will have to raise money. And in some cases it only takes one donor, whether private, non-profit, or governmental.

Jamie and Arthur went on to highlight that raising money is not only about persistence; it’s also about innovation. Anyone can ask for money, but to create a fundraiser that entertains people, provides PR benefits and positive exposure, and makes people feel good about their contributions… now that’s how it’s done.

After Jamie and Arthur discussed their fundraising experiences, youth delegates took turns sharing their own successes and failures in fundraising. It was a focused and motivated group of youth delegates, and the workshop left everyone feeling more empowered and with a stronger sense of purpose.

Social Media Workshop at the 2010 Youth Assembly

2010-08-13T07:53:00.000-07:00

On Day 2 of the Youth Assembly, Saba Loftus, Erica Gregg, and I held a 45-minute workshop on the power of social media. The room was almost at full capacity as we engaged youth participants in a discussion on how to advance a project or organization through online networking.

Facebook, Twitter, and blogging are three very important online media tools you can use to connect with like-minded people all over the world. By creating a socio-professional profile on the Internet, you can link up with individuals and organizations working on similar projects and that have similar goals, thus enhancing your global reach and supplementing your efforts.
Specifically, we discussed the importance of leaving a social media footprint. Joining Facebook groups, following people and organizations on Twitter and commenting on blogs are the best ways to start networking online. Once you have begun to interact with others who are making a difference, you can post your own content and integrate it with those you have reached out to online. It is important to constantly put up fresh content to keep people interested, and it is equally as important to continue seeking out people with similar interests and goals as you build your own social media network.

The workshop was also important in highlighting that different countries have different predominant social media websites. For example, more South Koreans may use CyWorld while over 500 million people are currently on Facebook.

After the workshop, numerous youth delegates approached me about how to personally advance their own causes. One delegate from China was very enthusiastic about starting a grassroots social justice club at his high school, but social media is a problem for him because the government prohibits the use of Facebook and Twitter.
This is a perfect example of where IYC can help youth activists get around specific and challenging problems. We arranged for the delegate to create a profile on our website – internationalyouthcouncil.com, where he will have access to IYC opportunities and support. He is eager to speak to IYC members about how he can promote his club both online and in his community and IYC will be there to help.

Youth Assembly - Day 2 (morning)

2010-08-05T11:05:00.000-07:00

It's the second day of the Youth Assembly at the UN and everything is going quite well. IYC Co-founder Jamie Ansorge spoke about the essence of networking both on the ground and on the internet earlier this morning at the UN.
He was joined by a panel of distinguished speakers from the Friendship Ambassadors Foundation (FAF), Fairleigh-Dickinson University, and more.

The mood was light and fun and there was a tangible energy as over 100 youth engaged in a discussion about ethics, fundraising, and global outreach. I think at one point there was also a debate over how to handle situations with ugly babies...

Photos and videos of this panel discussion will be posted on this blog and IYC Facebook soon!!

2nd INTERNATIONAL YOUTH COUNCIL PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING

2010-06-18T14:02:00.000-07:00

The second IYC planning committee meeting was held yesterday, June 17th, 2010 in Manhattan.

Many IYC members were in attendance along with Patrick Sciarratta, Director of Friendship Ambassadors Foundation (FAF), the non-profit that will co-run the Youth Assembly at the UN with us.

The planning meeting was primarily centered on fleshing out details for each day of the Youth Assembly. It looks like we’re going to host a skill-building day where attendees can learn how to write grants, proposals, build partnerships and much more. We will also host a networking event and hold numerous workshops in the spirit of youth action and empowerment.

We also discussed reaching out to NGOs working on the MDGs for a campaign night where youth delegates can engage more broadly in helping to achieve IYC’s goals.

The meeting follows a conference call between Working Group Coordinators, who have done an excellent job of getting Youth Assembly planning and organization underway.

Join us for our weekly meeting Friday June 18th!!! - Contact Asha Castleberry.

internationalyouthcouncil.com

IYC HOLDS FIRST YOUTH ASSEMBLY PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING at WORLD YOUTH ALLIANCE HEADQUARTERS IN NYC

2010-06-15T14:23:00.000-07:00

IYC successfully held its first planning committee meeting for the 2010 Youth Assembly at the UN. Ten directors and over 30 additional members from around the world participated via Skype. We discussed the development of a fundraising guide, established strategy groups, and formulated the evolving schedule for the Youth Assembly as we get closer to August 4th.

As of right now, IYC will be running 90 minute workshops on the first day (August 4th), which will be followed by a discussion of the MDGs and youth leadership lead by US and Chinese ambassadors. At night, there will be a MDG campaign forum and dinner where NGOs and IYC members can showcase their projects and plant seeds for collaboration. The food will be good, we promise!!!

On the second day (August 5th), there will be a breakfast networking session. IYC will then run another series of 90 minute workshops. There will be announcements in the near future about activities following these workshops, including the possibility of a NGO job fair, IYC networking events, and an event on universities and the MDGs.

On the last day (August 6th), there will be a breakfast networking session followed by a range of IYC forums on internally coordinated project outreach and next steps following the Youth Assembly.

To get involved and stay up-to-date on the latest IYC news, including the next planning meeting, follow this blog and our Facebook and Twitter pages!

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IYC leadership opportunity with TckTckTck

2010-05-31T18:23:00.000-07:00

IYC,

We are excited to offer you an amazing opportunity for those members
that are interested in global environmental policy. IYC would like to
offer you a special leadership role in our partnership with
tcktcktck. TckTckTck is s a project of the the Global Campaign for
Climate Action (GCCA). The Global Campaign for Climate Action is a
bold, new initiative involving a growing number of national and global
Global Campaign for Climate Action organizations in support of a
single goal: to mobilize civil society and to galvanize public opinion
in support of transformational change and rapid action to save the
planet from dangerous levels of climate change. During the 2009
Copenhagen Conference, IYC joined partnership with Tcktcktck.

We are looking for an individual that can be a reliable liaison
between Tcktcktck and International Youth Council. This position is
definitely for someone that is deeply interested in climate changes.
If you are interested, please email asha.castlebe...@yahoo.com

To read more about Tcktctck, please visit http://tcktcktck.org

Thanks,
Asha Castleberry
Director of Strategic Partnerships
International Youth Council
asha.castlebe...@yahoo.com

IYC Samuel Watulatsu speaks out at the Youth Forum Conference in Uganda

2010-05-31T18:20:00.000-07:00

To the IYC Community,

IYC would like to share some great news about one of our members from
Uganda. Samuel Watulatsu, IYC Representative to Uganda and Founder For
Development of Needy Communities, spoke at the 2010 Uganda Youth Forum
Conference that took place in Teso. His speech covered Youth
Entrepreneurship and innovation for the income generation. Please read
about one of his inspiring statements.

" It is my wish that Ugandan youth begin to be engaged in focused
enterprises as the need for action always exceeds the limits of
government. There is plenty that government can and must do but
there's a lot that government can't and shouldn't do and that's where
entrepreneurship by the youth is required "

Thank you so much Samuel Watulatsu for your amazing work in youth
empowerment! IYC stands behind you and your incredible work.

Asha Castleberry
Director of Strategic Partnerships
International Youth Council
asha.castleberry@yahoo.com

UN DECLARES 2010 INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF YOUTH

2010-05-26T08:28:00.000-07:00

Let's take action!

Friendship Ambassadors Foundation partners with the International Youth Council on Youth Assembly at the United Nations

2010-05-20T17:27:00.000-07:00

Friendship Ambassadors FoundationPartners with the
International Youth Council on the Youth Assembly at the United Nations

Friendship Ambassadors Foundation (FAF) and the International Youth Council (IYC) announced today that they will host the 7th annual Youth Assembly at the United Nations August 4 to 6 bringing together hundreds of young people (18-25 years old) from around the world to help achieve the Millennium Development Goals.

The 2010 Youth Assembly marks the beginning of a fruitful partnership between two organizations that share many of the same goals and the drive to achieve these goals. Activities during this year’s Youth Assembly will include interactive workshops on youth empowerment and social entrepreneurism, the United Cultures Peace Arts Festival, and Youth Recognition Awards given out by Olympic medalists. Youth participants will have the unique opportunity to collaborate on a multinational level on policy issues such as climate change, good governance, and social justice. The Youth Assembly works to ensure that the leaders of today leave a world worthy of generations to come.

Friendship Ambassadors Foundation (FAF) is a nonprofit, tax exempt, 501(c)3 organization that provides meaningful cultural exchange opportunities by promoting peace through the performing arts. It directs and organizes the Youth Assembly at the United Nations on an annual basis. This year, FAF will finance the Youth Assembly and present a special performing arts event as well as offer general background support.

The International Youth Council (IYC) was founded at the Youth Assembly in 2007. It is a not-for-profit organization providing youth with project support, leadership opportunities, and a broad outreach base to effect change on a global scale. IYC will utilize its resources and influence to continue tapping into the vast network of motivated, passionate youth leaders at this year’s Youth Assembly.

LINKS:

* FAF Website: http://www.faf.org/
* The Youth Assembly at the United Nations:
http://www.faf.org/unyouthassembly/ya_home.htm
* To sign up with IYC:
http://internationalyouthcouncil.blogspot.com/2010/05/iyc-members-sign-up-
here.html

If you have any questions, please contact Esperanza Garcia at
esperanza@faf.org.

International Youth Council Youth Assembly Planning Committee

On May 20, 2010 Friendship Ambassador Foundation & International Youth Council announced their partnership and will work together on the 7th Annual Youth Assembly at the United Nations at the United Nations. The Youth Assembly will happen between August 4 to 6 and will be bringing together hundreds of young people from around the world to help achieve the Millenium Development Goals. Today, FAF & IYC convened a meeting at the United Nations Headquarters with youth leaders from United Nations University, Clinton Global Initiative, World Youth Alliance, and Millennium Campus Network to discuss goals, agendas, and strategies towards planning a successful Youth Assembly. The meeting was moderated by Esperanza Garcia & Patrick Sciarratta.

IYC Members- SIGN UP HERE!

2010-05-11T12:47:00.000-07:00

IYC MEMBER AMR ASHRAF AT THE 2010 THREE DOT DASH CONFERENCE

2010-04-05T08:30:00.000-07:00

We are extremely please to announce IYC member Amr Ashraf's participation at The 2010 Three Dot Dash Conference. Amr has put together a statement about his experience in New York:

10 days trip to New York

"When I compare myself two years ago to what I became now, I find a huge difference. It is natural to change over time; especially if that time is two years. What is kind of weird is how I changed over those ten days I had in New York! In 2 weeks approximately, I met people and experienced feelings I would have had in years. I knew what it feels like to be in a “diverse environment”. Through comparing between my country and the US, I clearly drew my path through my future. " "It goes like this: in the end of 2007, I started a youth-led initiative called “Prevent Air Pollution” which aims at building connections among individuals, organizations and policy makers around the world to solve the problem of Air Pollution through awareness programs and forestation campaigns around Egypt. We managed to have an online platform (website, facebook and twitter) and we carried out one awareness session and one forestation campaign. In 2009, I knew youth activists from the “International Youth Council”, an NGO in the US, who were impressed by my work and told me about the chance of nominating me to “We Are Family Foundation” to participate in “Three Dot Dash initiative” which is holding the “Just Peace summit” in New York from the 19th to the 27th of March 2010." "So, I applied, but with little hope that I would be chosen. So did many teenagers around the world in the age of 13 to 20 years old but only few were chosen. By the end of 2009, I got the acceptance letter of joining the summit. The WAFF (We Are Family Foundation) chose only 25 teenagers, namely 25 Global Teen Leaders, from thirteen different countries and four continents around the world to represent their countries and share their ideas. " " The Just Peace summit is all about gathering the most effective teenagers to teach them how to carry their ideas to a larger scale. In this 7-days summit, I and the rest of GTLs (Global Teen Leaders) had the chance to have workshops on film making, photography, storytelling, journalism and written communication, social media, Public Relations, marketing, peacemaking and conflict resolution, vision and Action Plan. Also, I met a bunch of the most famous specialists in those fields in the US: Jamal Joseph, Nile Rodgers, Teun Voeten, Bob Herbert, Jeni Stepanek and Ketchum Co. "In addition to that, I got the chance to record a “Viral Commercial” (a one minute maximum video showing the vision of my idea) and have it on youtube and my online platform. The whole idea of having such a foundation “We Are Family” started after the catastrophic events of 9/11. Nile Rodgers, a musician and producer, gathered the most famous figures of sports, cinema, theatre, politicians, policemen, social activists and put them together in one studio to sing the famous old song “We Are Family”! After that, the idea evolved to be a foundation and this foundation heard of the very famous young boy Mattie Stepanek. This thirteen years old American poet and peacemaker who changed the world and made politicians re- think their decisions in a very young age. " " Born in 1990, Mattie did not have much of a chance to live long. He had a fatal muscular disease that put him to death in 2004. Before his death, he wrote seven poetry books under the title “Heartsongs”, which all became New York Times bestsellers. He work intimately with Jimmy Carter and went on Oprah and Larry King talk shows to share his message with the world. He inspired his mom, Dr. Jeni Stepanek, to continue the struggle after his death and carry his message to the world." Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPR5QgeWORw "Arriving at New York on Thursday 18th of March, I had the chance to meet the other 25 GTLs and know their cultural backgrounds. The twenty five of us were from USA, Canada, Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Ukraine, India, Kyrgyzstan, Kenya, Gambia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Botswana and only me from Egypt and the MENA area. We were five Muslims, one Non-believer, two or three Jewish and the rest different types of Christians. We were different ages; the youngest was 13 years old and the oldest was 20 years old. The average age was 17 years old. Our projects were chosen to be addressing one or more of the basic needs defined by WAFF: Environment, Education, Water, Food, Health and Shelter. " " With all these differences, we had one thing in common. All of us were in New York to bring Peace back to our countries and share the vision of Mattie Stepanek and learn the wisdom beyond it. We were eating, sleeping, going out, attending sessions and sharing feelings together for the whole week. Only we and the WAFF staff were the people we could be in close touch with for seven days. We insisted on doing everything together and accepting each other as we are; we were very tolerant and open minded to go for our common purpose together despite any conflict our countries or cultures might have together." " Despite being a freshman student at the American University in Cairo, that was a totally new experience for me. I dealt with people from different cultures before, but I never had the chance to stay all that time and deeply understand them as I did in this summit. I learned that a person who lives is life in one culture, never thinking of viewing another one different from him is “Born to die” I believed that the essence of life is in diversity and the joy of life is us living among all these changing factors and clashing backgrounds with the ability to hold to our values and principles along with adapting those background."

The 25 GTLs: http://threedotdash.org/legacy/Summit_GTLs_Class10.aspx
We Are Family Foundation: http://www.wearefamilyfoundation.org/

Lets Celebrate Global Youth Service Day!

2010-03-11T22:10:00.000-08:00

To International Youth Council,

Mark your calendars - GYSD 2010 will be April 23-25

Global Youth Service Day is an annual campaign that celebrates and
mobilizes the millions of children and youth who improve their
communities each day of the year through service and service-learning.

Established in 1988, GYSD is the largest service event in the world
and is now celebrated in over 100 countries. On GYSD, children and
youth address the world’s most critical issues in partnership with
families, schools, community and faith-based organizations,
businesses, and governments.

Please learn more about Global Youth Action Service Day at this link:
http://www.gysd.org/

Asha Castleberry
Director of Strategic Partnerships
International Youth Council

WOULD YOU LIKE TO IMMEDIATELY HELP THE RED CROSS RELIEF EFFORT IN HAITI?

2010-01-18T06:31:00.001-08:00

Contribute online to the Red Cross, or donate $10 to be charged to your cell phone bill by texting "HAITI" to "90999." Find more ways to help through the Center for International Disaster Information.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO HELP RELIEF EFFORTS IN HAITI?

2010-01-18T06:19:00.000-08:00

In addition to providing emergency relief, these organizations are providing the following aid to those in need:

Providing Basic Needs: • CLINTON BUSH HAITI FUND • AMERICAN RED CROSS • UNICEF USA • CARE • United Nations Foundation/CERF • World Vision • International Relief Teams • Save the Children • Catholic Relief Services • Samaritan's Purse • American Jewish World Services • Yéle Haiti • World Concern • Mercy Corps • Operation Blessing International • Mercy & Sharing • Oxfam America • United Way Worldwide • Episcopal Relief & Development • Evangelical Lutheran Church in America • Love a Child • Project Hope • Concern Worldwide • Adventist Development and Relief Agency • Salesian Missions • World Neighbors • World Relief • Kids Alive International • ADRA International • World Relief • Lions Clubs International

Providing Shelter: • Shelterbox • Habitat for Humanity International • International Organization for Migration • Pan American Relief

Providing Medical Aid: • Direct Relief International • International Medical Corps • Medical Teams International • Doctors Without Borders • Operation USA • MAP International • World Health Organization • Americares • Project Medishare • Partners in Health • Healing Hands for Haiti • Hôpital Albert Schweitzer Haiti • International Child Care • Friends of the Orphans • American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee • Heart to Heart International • Operation Smile • MerlinUSA • MedShare International

Providing Food: • World Food Programme • The Salvation Army • Compassion International • Food for the Poor • World Water Relief • Action Against Hunger • Food For the Hungry

Organizations accepting international currencies: • The International Committee of the Red Cross • UK: The Disasters Emergency Committee • UK: Merlin • Oxfam Great Britain • British Red Cross • The French Red Cross • Australian Red Cross • Italian Red Cross • International Rescue Committee • Germany Red Cross • Ireland: Concern Worldwide • Plan Canada

FOLLOW IYC ON FACEBOOK AND TWITTER

2010-01-11T07:45:00.000-08:00

IYC MEMBER AMR ASHRAF BECOMES THREE DOT DASH GLOBAL TEEN LEADER

2010-01-11T07:44:00.001-08:00

MEMBER PROFILE: AMR ASHRAF

2010-01-04T08:44:00.000-08:00

Mr. Amr Ashraf Mohammed Abd El-Ghani Amr was born in Alexandria, Egypt in 1992.

Because many of his friends and family suffer from chronic diseases due to high levels of air pollution, he became a leader in climate change initiatives at a young age.

In 2007, Amr mobilized over 300 students in the city of Alexandria to plant trees in local schools and hospitals. At times, he experienced hardships with his school administration, which would not provide him with support or resources of any kind. He has been incredibly self-sufficient and relied on communication solely through Facebook and Taking It Global.

Amr's climate change initiative won him first place on the Climate Change Theme at the Arab Environmental Youth Convention later in 2007.

Amr is currently working on something even bigger. The Prevent Air Pollution (PAP) campaign is a grassroots movement stressing the importance of action against climate change in Alexandria and throughout the world. PAP aims to increase environmental awareness and community living standards by focusing on reforestation and encouraging people to use renewable-clean-fuels.

PAP manages an extremely active outreach program. Despite limited resources, it uses all means of available communication (including social media) to educate local communities. PAP prepares lectures, circulates fliers, and presents videos to educate youth about the adverse affects of climate change in Alexandria and elsewhere.

PAP also maintains its own Facebook group and is currently constructing a website at http://www.pap-eg.com/.

Nationally, Amr was awarded appreciation from the Youth For Environmental Sustainability and Better Understanding Forum and the Arab Environmental Youth Convention E-Course for his outstanding work with PAP.

Globally, Amr received official certificates from his scholarship at the United Nations Development Program and was recognized for his outstanding work in conducting activities in raising environmental awareness, volunteerism, and tolerance within the Mediterranean Region. He also received a diploma in Sustainable Development from the International Institute for Industrial Environmental Economics (IIIEE) at Lund University, Sweden and was recognized for his activism against climate change at the Young Masters Program on Sustainability.

LIVE BLOG: Youth activists sit-in, refuse to leave until negotiators listen to 11 million voices calling for a fair, ambitious, and binding deal at CO

2009-12-16T12:07:00.000-08:00

IYC needs your help for COP15

2009-11-24T22:47:00.000-08:00

Hi IYC Team!

The COP15 conference in Copenhagen is in 11 days and IYC needs your help!!! Some of you expressed interest in participating and taking facilitative roles for IYC participation at COP15. Please respond to this thread on IYC google groups (http://groups.google.de/group/international-youth-council/) on the duties you are able to commit to:

A. Need someone ASAP (within the next day): Need someone to facilitate IYC Partnership with tcktcktck.org and work with Jamie Ansorge, Director for Global Operations

B. Facilitate partnership with MDG achievers, Friendship Ambassadors Foundation & other NGO's

C. Facilitate all youth connections at COP & manage IYC membership

D. We need someone to play an active participation role for IYC for the UNFCCC YOUTH BIG UNITY WORKING GROUP

E. ***** To those interested: Please join this group UNFCCC Youth Group:http://groups.google.de/group/unfccc_youth and let me know which working group (WG) you would like to participate in and moderate for IYC. If you are already involved with the WG, please let me know which one you are involved in.

1. Conference of Youth (COY) December 5 - 6
2. Youth Produced Media WG: Primary means of communication to discuss and develop all aspects of Youth-Produced Media activities leading up to (and beyond) Copenhagen
3. Youth Communications WG: Discussion for youth involved in the UNFCCC process
4. Youth Actions WG: Means of communication to discuss and develop Outreach/Actions activities to take place at COP15 in Copenhagen!
5. *** YOUTH BIG UNITY WORKING GROUP: Means of communication to discuss and develop proposals for external coordination leading up to and during Copenhagen!
6. Youth Climate info: General climate info relevant to youth organizations and individuals around the world. Examples of messages: campaign announcements, events, research, requests for input/ideas, etc.

F. IYC writer for COP15: G-1 Billion is the youth press agency covering what comes out of COP15. We will have two IYC members joining G-1 Billion team to produce updates from COP15. We need someone to help and work with our IYC communications Director, Sean Flax, to review the material we are sending and make sure that it is 'international media worthy'

G. If you know anyone who would like to participate in this & join IYC please have them email your membership info to Asha Castleberry, Director for Strategic Partnerships, at asha.castleberry@yahoo.com

*****INFO ON YOUNGO UNFCCC Youth http://youthclimate.org/

Thank you for your time & help. My apologies for sending in request a little late. Please respond to email with subject line: IYC COP15 role if you have any questions, otherwise respond on your interest in the IYC google groups page that we just opened. I commend you all for all the work you are doing in pursuit of a sustainable and just world for our generation and generations ahead of us. Global Youth leaders today, World leaders tomorrow. Let's rock this show!

With Love,

Esperanza Garcia

International Youth Council Projects 2008

2009-10-24T18:49:00.000-07:00

Be the change you wish to see in this world--- WE are the change that we seek.

IYC PROJECTS 2008-- Wait till you see what we've done in 2009!

• GLACCIER - IYC is working on the GLACCIER Campaign (Global Legal Action for Climate Change for International Environmental Responsibility). The GLACCIER is a petition movement by the youth of the world to address the ongoing impact of climate change. We are building a great global case analysis working closely with top enviromental lawyers from around the world. Our goal is to mobilize the youth to change their lifestyles and petition the governments to bring about the necessary policy actions that will make this possible.

• CSD-17 - IYC members participated in the CSD-17: The Commission on Sustainment Development: Implementation Policy Session. We presented the GLACCIER Campaign, including the research of members across five UN member states who documented the effects of environmental degradation from climate change.

• GLOBAL SUMMIT - IYC became the co-founders of The Global Summit. The Global Summit is dedicated to empowering those most affected by critical issues in creating solutions. Youth are the primary stakeholder for a sustainable future. Our leadership in shaping The Global Summit’s guiding principles for each partner sector, general policies, and program strategy in our founding event was essential to the integrity of its purpose. Each voice of the youth represented by the IYC brought The Global Summit closer to the long-term fulfillment of its program mission.

• YOUTH PARLIAMENT OF THE GAMBIA - We acted in a consulting role with The National Youth Parliament of the Gambia while they planned a “youth empowerment” training program on democracy and effective leadership. We assisted a member in Uganda in writing a high-level grant proposal for an NGO Resource Center in his town.

• THREE DOT DASH - The IYC is a coalition partner with the “We are Family Foundation’s” Three Dot Dash Conference. Three Dot Dash is a global initiative designed to recognize and support the efforts of “Global Teen Leaders” around the world who are actively working on projects that promote a more peaceful society by addressing issues related to basic human needs: food, water, health, shelter, safety, education and the environment. The IYC has been actively recruiting mentors, global teen leaders, and volunteers for 2010 Three Dot Dash Conference.

• GLOBAL CONFERENCES - IYC members have been invited to participate at the 2009 World Bank Youth Conference, in Washington D.C., The 2009 Social Entrepreneur Conference in Canada, The 2008 MDG Global Summit in New Delhi, India, the World Youth Urban Forum in Shanghi, China, the G8 Student Partnership for Development Conference in the London, England and many other similar opportunities.

THE INTERNATIONAL YOUTH CLIMATE MOVEMENT FOR COP15

2009-10-15T14:26:00.000-07:00

POSTED BY ESPERANZA GARCIA FROM ECOHOPE BLOG

THE INTERNATIONAL YOUTH CLIMATE MOVEMENT FOR COP15

A message to the Youth of the World:

We need to mobilize for ambitious goals

A. A Global Youth Climate Change Bill by the youth for the youth

Gathering Global Youth Ambassadors from each country to sign a Global Youth Climate Change Bill that is ambitious, fair, and binding. As young citizens, we are responsible in the development of global policies that provide ourselves a framework in moving on further in the green agenda.

B. Provide innovative solutions to ensure that the Millennium Development Goals are met by 2015

Climate change presents significant threats to the achievement of the MDGs especially those related to eliminating poverty and hunger and promoting environmental sustainability. Our generation must mobilize to provide poverty eradication methods and sustainable development objectives that ensures the achievement of the MDGs.

C. The Global Youth Climate Change Center

The center will become a symposium where the youth can gain more hindsight on the effects of the degradation of Climate Change, and work with leading academics to find innovative and constructive solutions to Climate Change.

The world is facing unprecedented environmental and social challenges. We need to gather with new ways of thinking, new cultural values, and new ways of organizing society. We have the resources and technology available. We have the ability to present innovative solutions to solve the global challenges that we are facing. We need to bring our international efforts together not only in the mitigation of Climate Change but also provide resources for the adaptation of the impacts of Climate Change. Copenhagen is the most appropriate time to develop an international youth climate movement.

We are in this together,

Esperanza Garcia

Posted on BLOG ACTION DAY October 15, 2009

POSTED BY ESPERANZA GARCIA FROM ECOHOPE BLOG

Please Vote For Uganda IYC Rep. Samuel W.WatulatsuI

2009-09-19T16:23:00.000-07:00

FDNC has been nominated in the Economic justice and check more at: http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Feconomy.myhumanrightsheroes.org%2Fentries%237318&h=f3d846738cef702cfa93eac38477c29e. IYC is willing to support great work/social justice that FDNC is accomplishing in building self reliance in the mostimpoverished communities in Eastern Uganda through participation andempowerment. It would be great for all IYC members to give a hand by voting for Samuel in a on going voting process to enable FDNC wind an award. I welcome you to register in at this link, vote and also pass on word to many of your colleagues and friends.

Please help Samuel!!!!!!!!!

Youth Assembly at the United Nations & YOU Feedback

2009-09-14T06:17:00.000-07:00

From Esperanza Garcia Blog: http://ecohope.blogspot.com/

The success of the workshop would not have been possible without the help from the IYC family. Would like to thank the support from the International Youth council members, Jaime Ansorge, Asha Castleberry, and Miguel Toro- an AMAZING, accomplished team of Global Youth Leaders- who have been an inspiration to many, including myself. We were an amazing team at the workshop- and IYC brought us together!

Esperanza Garcia

FACEBOOK GROUP: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=191836800513&ref=ts

Dear World Youth Leaders,

The "YA UN and YOU" Workshop at the UN last month was a success! To inspire one is more than enough, but to inspire a battalion of Young Global Leaders, is overwhleming.

Thank you all for all your support and keep on rocking doing what you do to help save the world. THIS WORLD NEEDS YOU. Together, we are so powerful. Know that the possibilities are endless, we can accomplish anything.

With Love,

Esperanza Garcia
Philippines

Dear Angela and Esperanza:

I would like to thank you and the team who made possible that your workshop.
In my opinion the three day at Youth Asssembly was a great experience that inspired me and made me think about all the things WE need to do to make a positive impact in the world and make the difference from every person that's in it.
On the other hand, your workshop was a success the way you made it happen! With your workshop, not only, I managed to find a way to make possible the ideas I had in my mind but also to share them with people that has the same interests as I do, and that is AWESOME!! Together we can make THE difference!

Thank you very much and good luck on your future projects!

Best Regards,

Pia Espinel
Lima, Peru

Yes, the workshop just sets the stage for continued collaboration. Already you are taking your rightful place working alongside those who are only chronologically older than you are, but this is not about youth/older persons, it is about our uniques gifts at this moment in time. What I strongly urge all of you to do is to follow carefully the meeting of the UN Security Council that President Obama will chair at the time of the Comprehensive Test Ban meeting on Sept. 24-25. Indeed this is will be a unique day in history, as the President has also invited the heads of state of all the other SC members, which means the entire P5 could be there. If your organization is accredited to the UN, then check the Reaching Critical Will website and apply. continue the momentum.

Richard Jordan
NY, USA

Hey Esperanza & Angela

YOu guys did an incredible job. As Pia said the Youth Assembly was am amazing experiance, but your workshoop really tied things together in my opinion. It was great to come in contact with people that had the same ideas, and goals as you did. I am more motivted then ever to keep working, and i have people that I can contact, even if I just have a question. Now I know for a fact that if we work together we can make a difference. I also look foward to working with you guys.

Take care! I wish you guys the best of luck in all the things that lie ahead..
Best Wishes!! :)

Oshin Castillo
Fairleigh Dickinson University, New Jersey, U.S.

Esperanza,

I was inspired by your courage in sharing deeply about your personal situation and yet still trying your best to positively impact the lives of others. I hope you are able to achieve all your dreams and then some.

My current long term goals lie in the area of making energy better for the environment and available to the developing world. Lets work together for a better world for all of our children to come!

Sincerely,

Blake Poland
Maryland, USA

It was indeed,the most fulfilling experience!
Vincent Rapando
Kenya

Esperanza,

Thank you for your words of inspiration and encouragement. You're right - as youth, we have the potential to change the world; not only tomorrow, but today.

This was my first time at the UN Youth Assembly and it moved me in ways I never expected. It wasn't only wonderful to be blessed by the presence and words of people like Dr. Gandhi and Hou Bin, but it was even more meaningful to meet incredible youth doing incredible things (yourself included, ofcourse)!

I was inspired by last week's meeting to start a project that profiles young leaders and drills down to the core of why they do what they do. My goal for this is to ignite a wave of dormant social change agents to do what they can and do it now!

Best,
Justin Pang
Toronto, ON

Hey Angela & Esperanza,

Both you rocked and did an astonishingly unbelievable job in conducting your workshop at the UN Youth Assembly. The liveliness and the energy out there was remarkable.

The three days at the Assembly had made me realize my potential and the potential of youth across the globe. How there are so many misconceptions about our capabilities. The workshop specifically made me grasp the fact that we as young individuals are a resource in ourselves and can do a lot.
Also it helped us to network better than ever. I made more contacts in that 45 minutes compared to the entire three days of the conference. Can you believe it?

I was hoping that the whole UN Youth Assembly would turn out to be and interactive as your workshop, which it wasn’t. Your workshop as Pia have exclaimed has helped many of us in an immense way.

Your workshop helped me meet people that share similar interests to mine. Thanks a lot. Because of your workshop I have actually started a facebook group with all the people I met at your conference and we are planning to take our plan forward.

I wish you all the luck for whatever you do and all your future projects and I’m all there if you need any kind of help.

The kind of spirit we as young people have today; we can make a big difference.

Cheers.

Mansha Khemka
Mumbai
INDIA

From Esperanza Garcia Blog:http://ecohope.blogspot.com/

To our future world leaders

2009-08-17T23:34:00.001-07:00

From Esperanza Garcia Blog: http://ecohope.blogspot.com/

Global Youth Leaders & International Youth Council Team
(l to r) Asha Castleberry, Jamie Ansorge, Esperanza Garcia, Angela Jhanji, Miguel Toro

Our future world leaders,

It was an honor to meet all of you, and for those that I had the pleasure to meet again, it was so great to finally see you. For those of you who took the time to come to the YAUN and You workshop, thank you for making it a big success. We had a lot of great feedback, and it was due to your presence that the workshop was successful.

Hearing of your story and your aspirations leaves me only inspired and even more hopeful for a future that needs dire change. We can not solve the challenges of our time unless we do them together. We may have different stories, We may not look the same, We may not all come from the same place, but we all want the same thing.

We can be the greatest generation, WE ARE THE GREATEST GENERATION. This is our moment, this is our time. Together, we will transform the world, towards a better future, for our children and our grand children.

Looking forward to working on projects with you, and I hope we cross paths again soon.

Esperanza Garcia

From Esperanza Garcia Blog: http://ecohope.blogspot.com/

We do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children.

— Native American Proverb

We were told that it was overcapacity, thank you all for coming. Hard work paid off.

Discussing MDG 7 group: Environmental Sustainability

YA UN & YOU WORKSHOP PICS:

Thank you GLOCAL YOUTH PARLIAMENT for your support: http://www.glocalyouth.org/news/?id=267&id_p=314&lng=en

From Esperanza Garcia Blog: http://ecohope.blogspot.com/

Fourth Annual Global Youth Summit

2009-08-11T10:02:00.000-07:00

From 1-21 August applications are being accepting for the Fourth Annual Global Youth Summit, which will take place in the UK from 15-21 November.

The objective of the Summit will be to initiate 60 new Global Changemakers (aged 16-19) into the community, build their knowledge of key global issues, build their skills in project management, fundraising, media, research and monitoring and evaluation, and launch community action projects.

At the end of the week, six Global Changemakers will be chosen to represent the group at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos in January 2010.

In order to apply for this event, you need to:

Complete the online application form at the following link:

https://survey.britishcouncil.org/wix/p8969794.aspx

After that, send an application video on YouTube answering some Questions, below is the link for the questions : http://www.global-changemakers.net/images/uploads/documents/pdf/App...

As a reminder, to be selected for the 4th Annual Global Youth Summit, individuals should:
Be committed to bringing about positive change in their communities

Have a significant track record of community activism, social entrepreneurship or volunteer work be between 16 and 19 years old in November 2009
Have a reasonably good command of English (the event will be held in English so participants will need to be able to fluidly communicate with each other)
Be free to attend the Global Youth Summit in the UK from 15-21 November, as well as the
WEF Annual Meeting in Switzerland from 27-31 January 2010, if selected.

For more information, Please visit http://www.global-changemakers.net/blog/article/fourth-annual-globa...

Apply Now !!!

Yours in Activism

IYC Workshop @ The United Nations

2009-08-05T07:32:00.001-07:00

The International Youth Council Presents:
"The Youth Assembly and You: Directing Your Passion Into Action"

A Workshop for the Youth Assembly at the United Nations

Friday, August 7th, from 1:00 - 1:45 PM
United Nations Headquarters in Conference Room 6.

Five IYC Directors will be facilitating the workshop around youth empowerment and leading small break-out groups around each Millennium Development Goal.

YOUTH ASSEMBLY AT THE UN & YOU Workshop
Directing your passion into action

Hungry to leave and start making your difference in the world? Wondering how to best utilize this magnificent opportunity? The YA & You is a workshop that aims to help you focus your experience and passion into valuable action when you return home. Led by two returning Global Youth Leaders, this workshop aims to reveal some of the tips, tricks and guidance towards having an action rich platform.

The Youth Assembly recruits hundreds of young individuals, all equally motivated and inspirational. Network in order to find out what other YA delegates have done since their YA experience as well as promote YOUR work with the Millennium Development Goals.

Our goal is to help you succeed in your MDG project and expand your network with individuals devoted to changing the world.

Held by:

Lead Facilitator - ESPERANZA GARCIA
*Director of Global Warming & Climate Change Initiatives and Director of Projects in the Philippines for International Youth Council
*Committee Chair for the Youth for the Philippine Green Building Council

Lead Facilitator - ANGELA JHANJI
*Trustee for UK Youth
* International Delegate of London for the Glocal Youth Parliament
* Director of Projects from the United Kingdom for International Youth Council

JAMIE ANSORGE
*Director of Global Operations for the International Youth Council

MIGUEL TORO
*Founder of Inspire
*Director of Projects from Puerto Rico for the International Youth Council

ASHA CASTLEBERRY
*Director of Strategic Projects for the International Youth Council

To learn more:
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=191836800513&ref=ts
Email: YAUNandYou@Gmail.com

The 6th Annual Youth Assembly at the United Nations

2009-07-18T07:47:00.000-07:00

The founding vision and principles of the International Youth Council were formed at the 4rd Annual Youth Assembly at the United Nations. Twelve youth leaders from around the world met and discussed their ideas for an organization that could speak up for youth values and perspectives at the United Nations, and also work to empower other youths to help the world achieve the Millennium Development Goals.

Two years later we have members across the globe, we have aided key development projects in almost every global region, and most importantly - we have saved both lives and livelihoods.

This year - This August 5th to 7th - The IYC's leadership will be attending the 6th Annual Youth Assembly at the United Nations again for another round of inspirational programming, networking, and planning for the future.

We hope to work with the Friendship Ambassadors Foundation (www.faf.org) to build upon our experiences of the past, and to empower the young leaders present to both build lasting relationships, to learn new skills, and to achieve real sustainable international development.

We do hope that you will apply and that we will see you there.

Also, the IYC's leadership will be meeting in New York over the next 3 weeks to plan our workshop at the Assembly "The Youth Assembly and You", and also several future projects and partnerships. For more information, please contact me at Jamie.Ansorge@Gmail.com.

9th World Assembly

2009-04-26T19:00:00.000-07:00

Hello IYC and Friends,

Montreal will host the world civil society from August 28th to 31st, 2009. Institut du Nouveau Monde has been selected by the CIVICUS movement leaders to organize this World Alliance for Citizen Participation's 9th, 10th and 11th world assemblies in Montreal. If you are interested, please visit: http://www.civicus.org/civicus-news/30-civicusnews/762-world-assembly-at-montreal

The Commission on Sustainable Development

2009-03-07T07:01:00.000-08:00

Hello IYC and Friends,

International Youth Council (IYC) will participate at The Commission on Sustainable Development: Implementation Policy Session from May 4-15. In February, IYC members participated in the Intergovernmental Preparatory Meeting. If you would like to read more about the Preparatory Meeting, please visit http://www.un.org/esa/dsd/csd_csd17_ipm.shtml.

We are currently seeking for members that are interested in the CSD-17 conference. This would be a great opportunity to closely meet and work with member states and NGO representatives. If you are interested, please email asha.castleberry@yahoo.com. All participants must fill out a waiver form in order to receive a temporary UN badge for the conference.

Asha Castleberry
Director of Global Partnerships
International Youth Council

United Nations University Event: Women in Peacekeeping Event

2009-03-05T11:12:00.000-08:00

9 March, 2009

UNU Midday Forum: Blue 'Helmettes': The Role of Women in UN Peacekeeping

UN Midday Forum: Blue 'Helmettes': The Role of Women in UN Peacekeeping

How long will it take to achieve gender balance in UN peacekeeping?

United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 (S/RES/1325) called for the expansion of the roles of women in UN field-based operations and recognized the urgent need to mainstream a gender perspective into peacekeeping operations.

In recognition of International Women's Day 2009, this UNU Midday Forum will host a discussion on the importance of gender mainstreaming in military, police and civilian peacekeeping as well as highlight the challenges faced in achieving greater female representation in this field.

IYC member, Asha Castleberry will be one of the key speakers at this event

Date: Monday, March 9th
Time: 1:15pm to 2:45pm
Venue: Conference Room 7, UN Headquarters, New York

http://www.ony.unu.edu/events-forums/forums/2009/blue-helmettes-the-role-of-wom.html

Read about Glaccier!

2009-03-05T08:24:00.000-08:00

Recent Glaccier News:

http://globalnation.inquirer.net/cebudailynews/opinion/view_article.php?article_id=186990

Sustain US needs you!

2009-03-05T07:54:00.000-08:00

SustainUS High School Delegates to UN Commission on Sustainable Development

As the U.S. Youth Network for Sustainable Development, SustainUS would like to invite high school students to join our delegation to the 17th Session of the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD-17). The policy session will take place from May 4 to May 15, 2009 at the UN Headquarters in New York, and the Commission will focus on agriculture, rural development, land, drought, desertification, and Africa. Through the Agents of Change Program, delegates will have the opportunity to participate in official UN meetings, lobby government representatives for the causes they believe in, work with youth from around the world, draft policy statements, and present them on the floor of the UN!

SustainUS welcomes all interested youth to apply, and the attached application is due on Friday, March 6. The application and more information can be found on the SustainUS website:

http://www.sustainus.org/

Julia Wong
julia.wong@sustainus.org
High School Outreach Coordinator
SustainUS
http://www.sustainus.org/

IYC Updates!

2009-02-23T08:04:00.001-08:00

Hello IYC,

IYC is currently in the process of switching email and website servers. We are so sorry for the inconvenience. If you need to contact any of our staff representatives.:

James Ansorge: jansorge@brandeis.edu
Asha Castleberry: asha.castleberry@yahoo.com
Sean Flax: sflax@umich.edu
Elizabeth Fredrich: ekfriedrich@gmail.com
Esperanza Garcia: esperanzagarcia86@yahoo.com
Eric Dales: eric.dales@gmail.com
Sean Flax: sflax@umich.edu
Kristina Billian: teeners_85@hotmail.com
Simon Fayard: s.fayard@gmail.com
Vitus Gbang: kvgbang@yahoo.com
Amr Ashraf: amrashraf.egypt2010@gmail.com
Vishnu Vandara: vishnuvan@gmail.com
Samuel W. Watulatsu:fdncuganda@yahoo.com
Timonthy Ogene: timmybrowni@yahoo.com
Maka Avemega: mavemega@gmail.com

If we did not indicate your name and address or if you would like for us to remove your email address from this list. Please email: asha.castleberry@yahoo.com

New Event:

CSD-17 Conference

CSD-17 Preparatory Meeting Feb 23-27 and Policy Session May 4-15.
The Division For Sustainment Development invited IYC to participate in the CSD-17 Conference held at the United Nations in February 23-27 and May 4-15. The CSD-17 Conference will provide us the opportunity to participate in a policy session with member-state delegates and NGOs. The CSD-17 reporting policy process focuses on policy options and possible actions to overcome the constraints and obstacles and meet the challenges identified by CSD-16 with regard to the thematic cluster, agriculture, rural development, land, drought, desertification and Africa. Please visit CSD-17 website at: http://www.un.org/esa/sustdev/mgroups/participation.html

We absolutely need representatives for this event. This is a great opportunity for IYC to present our Global Climate Change Case Analysis. If you are interested please email: asha.castleberry@yahoo.com. This week, Asha Castleberry will be representing IYC at the CSD-17 Preparatory Meeting.

2009 International Affairs Conference

Time: April 2, 2009 to April 3, 2009

Location: Westin St. Francis, San Francisco

Global Priorities: Critical Choices for the Obama Administration
63rd World Affairs Council Annual Conference

Deadline for scholarship is February 14, 2009!!

Link: http://www.itsyourworld.org/assnfe/ev.asp?ID=2412&utm_campaign=Events%20not%20to%20be%20missed%21&utm_content=&utm_medium=Email&utm_source=VerticalResponse&utm_term=HTML%20Version%20-%20Image%20Link%2017
Asha Castleberry
Director of Global Partnerships and Finance
International Youth Council

Three Dot Dash Conference

2009-01-08T16:24:00.000-08:00

Hello,

Please watch Video!

International Youth Council (IYC) is currently seeking for those individuals that are interested in applying for the Global Teen Leaders Program sponsored by the WE ARE FAMILY FOUNDATION. Each year, Global Teen Leaders are nominated to participate in the yearlong Three Dot Dash® initiative from nominations by non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and other qualified organizations that are members of the Three Dot Dash Coalition.

GTLs are chosen for their efforts to promote a more peaceful society by addressing issues related to the basic human needs of food, water, health, shelter, safety, education and the environment and then invited to participate in the yearlong Three Dot Dash initiative.

GTLs must meet ALL of the following requirements to be nominated and to participate in Three Dot Dash:

Be nominated by a non-governmental organization (NGO), other qualified organization*, or a former Three Dot Dash Global Teen Leader.
Be between the ages of 13 – 19 at the time of the Summit, October 16 – 23, 2009.
Must have a demonstrated track record of leadership and have shown initiative within their communities and/or globally that has significantly addressed one or more basic human needs.
Must currently be working on a project that addresses basic human needs.
Must speak and write English proficiently.
Be able to travel to the United States to participate for the entire duration of the Summit, from October 16 – 23, 2009.

what happened at the 2008 just peace summit?

At the 2008 Just Peace Summit, GTLs:

Shared their experiences, got to know each other, and created a worldwide family of GTLs.
Learned how to "tell their stories" via multiple media vehicles and distribution methods taught by influential figures from the worlds of film, photography, music, media and communications.
Created a multi-platform Public Service Campaign that will be distributed in multiple languages globally through TV, online, print and radio in order to promote their work and encourage millions of people to replicate their positive messages and become involved.
Partnered with a Three Dot Dash Mentor(s), who for the next year will help GTLs strategize and fulfill their action plans to further their projects.
Received a portion of their stipend that will help fund and expand their projects over the next year.

If you have any questions please contact asha@internationalyouthcouncil.org. Also, if you need the nomination application, please email me asap. Remember, we only have up until January 15th to fill out the nomination application.

Asha Castleberry
Director of Global Partnerships and Finance
International Youth Council
Asha@internationalyouthcouncil.org
www.internationalyouthcouncil.org

International Youth Council

2009-01-08T16:01:00.001-08:00

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

Development Opportunity in the Dominican Republic!

2008-02-19T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hey IYC!

We are in talks to join with an exciting project in the Dominican Republic. We would work closely with the Public-Private Alliance Foundation in raising thousands of people out of poverty, in line with the United Nations Millennium development Goals, by stimulating the D.R.'s economy through "agribusiness".

The Public-Private Alliance Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation that brings together individuals, groups, government authorities, non-governmental organizations, donors and businesses to collaborate and provide funding to help poor people and communities in developing countries to become more self-reliant.Established in 2006, PPAF works to support achievement of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), and especially to support the principles of the United Nations Public-Private Alliance for Rural Development. Madagascar and the Dominican Republic are pilot countries for the UN Alliance, as recognized in resolutions of the UN Economic and Social Council. PPAF is focusing its initial efforts on the Dominican Republic.

The UN Millennium Declaration

2008-02-17T04:02:00.000-08:00

Please watch this video produced by Good Magazine and the United Nations about the Millennium Development Goals. The International Youth Council is dedicated to helping to achieve these ambitious goals by 2015.

Welcome to the International Youth Council Blog Site!

2008-02-16T10:35:00.001-08:00

Hello All!

Welcome to the new International Youth Council Blog Site! Please use this place to share your life stories and project updates with the world!

Feel free to publish stories, articles, essays, links, videos and anything which we can all learn from!

Thanks and Peace!

James Ansorge

IYC Coordinator

James@InternationalYouthCouncil.org