ICYO
YOUTH INFORMATION
No: 2008/46
(E-Newsletter from network of youth organizations in India)
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ICYO - Platform of 356 Youth Organizations in India.
ICYO - India’s largest network of urban and rural youth.
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VOICES of Youth
National Youth Convention in Banglore, India
28-30th May 2008
A National youth convention is planned in partnership with UNICEF and other youth organizations in India from 28th to 30th in Bangalore. The purpose of this convention is to create a Platform to Voice of Youth to fight against HIV and AIDS along with take up issues that affecting young people in the country. The program is being organized in association with organizations such as ICYO (Indian Committee of Youth Organizations), New Delhi, CARDTS, Bangalore, CYDA Pune and other youth organizations and networks from different parts of India,
This youth convention will bring together over 400 youth from different parts of the country to reemphasize the importance of youth and community mobilization and explore and bring about a greater understanding of roles and responsibilities of youth in society: how youth can be a strong force for change, both internal (Self) and external (community); how youth can link with other members of society; mobilizing youth for action in the community; services and information needs of youth with a special focus on HIV/AIDS. This will be done through plenary, panel discussions and skill workshops and exhibitions.
The participants have to reach Bangalore on 27th May while the departure is 31st May 2008.
The Youth groups/ organizations from India can nominate the 3-4 youth between 18 to 24 years to join this programme.
The organizers will take care of the Logistics, food, accommodation and expenses of transportation from Banglore Railway Station to programme Venue and back to Railway station.
The travel expenses to and fro Bangalore shall be born by participating organizations. There is no financial support available.
Interested organizations have to send the names, age, organization’s detail and contact information to youth4changeindia@...
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Indian Committee of Youth Organizations (ICYO) is a registered non-profit, non-governmental network organization, committed in developing areas of mutual cooperation and understanding among different youth voluntary agencies, youth groups, clubs and individuals working in the field of youth welfare in India.
ICYO functions as an umbrella organization of youth NGOs in India. It's family consists of
over 356 organizations spread in 122 districts of 22 states from different corners of India.
Our goal:
To improve and extend the youth work and services through Youth Organizations;
To enhance and demonstrate youth work in the society;
To promote effective youth programmmes;
To organize network of civil society organizations working towards the development of youth work;
To organize seminars, conferences, workshops, trainings;
To maintain international relation with organizations promoting young people in their programmes and activities
Affiliation:
Consultative (Roster) Status with ECOSOC, United Nations;
Consultative Status with Commission on Sustainable Development;
Full Member of World Assembly of Youth (WAY); Asian Youth Council (AYC);
Youth for Habitat International Network (YFHIN); CRIN, South Asia Youth
Environment Network (SAYEN), Affiliate group of ECPAT International, Thailand;
ATSECE-DELHI, Indian Partner of AIDS Care Watch Campaign;
Steering Committee member of World Bank's YDP Network;
Working relation with Indian Association of Parliamentarians (IAPPD);
International Medical Parliamentarians Organizations (IMPO);
Asian Forum of Parliamentarians on Population and Development (AFPPD);
World Youth Foundation, Malaysia.
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