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7th Annual Youth Assembly at the United Nations

Opportunities - Events

Scholarship / Financial aid: Available

Date: 4 - 6 August 2010

Deadline: 17 June 2010

Open to : All Interested

7th Annual Youth Assembly

At U.N. Headquarters, New York City, USA, 4 - 6 August 2010

Youth Led Development Towards Success

of the U.N.'s Millennium Development Goals

The Annual, Global Event Focusing on Idea Leadership

The Youth Assemblyis an annual gathering of hundreds of young people from around the world who seek practical ways to contribute to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals, global networking and social entrepreneurship skills as well as meeting with and contributing to civil society formally affiliated with the United Nations.

The Youth Assembly is about showing how one person can make a difference by engaging with the challenges of the present and being an educated and active citizen.

The Assembly has grown to become a major gathering of young people as well as specialized, keynote speakers and workshop leaders at the United Nations. Each year, it provides avenues for students and young professionals (16-24 years old) to learn about and become involved with programs that address global and local issues, network among a large international group in attendance, and become engaged and empowered to take leadership roles in their communities.

Youth Assembly OverviewThree days at the U.N. Headquarters in New York

Plenary sessions, workshops, round table discussions, networking
Renowned speakers and expert workshop facilitators
600+ Young leaders like yourself from around the world
Related Leadership Seminars focused on training youth to design their own projects on the Millennium Development Goals
Special events include the Youth Achievement Recognition Luncheon, Campaign Night, Culture Night, and the United Cultures of Peace (UC Peace) Arts festival.

The goals of the Annual Youth Assembly are:

Provide access to and information about the work, successes and current challenges of the United Nations;
Promote increased youth participation in UN programs, its agencies and NGO affiliates
Strengthen commitment to the achievement of theMillennium Development Goals;
Connect committed youth with opportunities, mentors, colleagues, and new associates;
Recognize the artistic and diplomatic efforts of young people already involved in development and humanitarian initiatives;
Promote renewal of a commitment to serve and respect this most important international institution

Why Attend?

To learn about the United Nations and how you can become involved;
To hear great speakers and workshop leaders
To voice your opinions on the urgent issues of today and help make a permanent impact throughout the world;
To meet other dedicated young people from all over the world.

Eligibility: Who Should Apply?

Anyone, between the ages of 16-25, who is seeking information on ways to contribute to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals, networking with global youth leaders, practical information on NGO development and skills of social entrepreneurship in support of ‘better world’ activities.
Applicants age 16-18 are welcome with chaperone.
Youth Achievement Awardees are encouraged to participate and must be accompanied by a teacher or a parent chaperone.
Applicants older than 25 are welcome to attend as observers. The applicable fees and application procedures are the same as for any delegate; please use our on-line application system to apply.

All delegates are invited to participatein the Leadership Seminar preceding the Youth Assembly.

PRE-REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

CLICK HERE

REGISTRATION OPEN until June 17, 2010

Key Dates

» Jul 31-Aug 3, '10: Pre-YA Leadership Seminar at FDU
» August 3, 2010: Orientation
» August 4-6, 2010: U.N. activities all day, events each evening
» August 7-11, '10: Post-YA Leadership Seminar at FDU
» August 7-8, '10: New York City weekend extension

Contact Information:

Friendship Ambassadors Foundation

299 Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, CT 06830, USA

Fax: + 1 203-542-0661

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