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Service News Worldwide - December 2008
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December 2008
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By Elizabeth Brouwer, ICP Intern
The IANYS 8th Global Conference on National Youth Service was an exciting conference in a beautiful city. From November 19-22, 2008, participants from across the world gathered in Paris, France to celebrate and learn about National Youth Service. By all accounts, from the participation and networking, to the shared knowledge, the IANYS conference was a success. ICP Intern Elizabeth Brouwer traveled to Paris to attend the conference, along with ICP Executive Director Susan Stroud and Program Associate Jean Manney. Read More>> |
Youth Service News National Youth Service Launched South Africa - More than 4 500 young people helped to launch the National Youth Service (NYS) at the Grace Bible Church in Pimville, Soweto. The NYS was initiated by the national government in October 2003 as a special programme to focus on high levels of youth unemployment by creating opportunities for voluntary service and skills development among young people. Read More>>
Advancing Youth Social
Entrepreneurship in Pakistan
Youth Service America
Launches Semester-Long Campaign to Mobilize
Student Volunteers |
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ICP News
Wanted:
Summer of Service
Fellow
ICP is accepting applications for the
2009 Summer of Service
Fellowship.
Wanted:
Spring 2009 Projects & Communications
Intern
ICP is accepting applications for the
Spring 2009 Project and Communications
Internship.
Wanted:
Spring 2009 Library
Intern
ICP is accepting applications for the
Spring 2009 Library
Internship.
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By Veronika Schlecht, ICP Intern Around sixty-eight percent of Afghanistan's population is under 25 years old. Young people, with their social, economic and intellectual capabilities, are the future of Afghanistan and represent an important factor in moving forward through the peace and reconciliation process towards democracy, good governance, economic growth, and development. Afghanistan realizes the need of utilizing this enormous potential, the hopes and aspirations of its youth, to create a foundation on which the ongoing nation-building process can take roots and peace efforts can flourish. Read More>> |
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Program Spotlight: City
Year By Natalya Twohill, ICP Intern City Year unites young people of all backgrounds for a year of full-time service, giving them the skills and opportunities to change the world. As tutors, mentors, and role models, these idealistic leaders make a difference in the lives of children, and transform schools and neighborhoods in 17 U.S. locations and Johannesburg, South Africa. Just as importantly, during their year of service corps members develop civic leadership skills they can use throughout a lifetime of community service. Read More>> |
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Upcoming Events
January
4-9
– International
Youth Leadership
Conference – Prague, Czech
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The Talloires Network The Talloires Network has announced an extension in the deadline to accept nominations for the McJannet Prize. Deadline for nomination: January 15th. Visit our website for more information and to apply
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Resources
Service as a Strategy: Addressing
Critical National Needs
Service
Enquiry, Volume 2 - English
Translation
UN
General Assembly Report on Youth
Released |
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