All China Youth Federation
National Youth Commission
Website: www.youth.net.ph
Deadline: 15 April 2009
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The youth camp shall be held on May 19-26, 2009 in Guangxi and Guandong Province, China. The theme is “China and ASEAN youth join hands, responding to the challenges, rising from the global economic crisis.” Each delegation is required to prepare a country report on how their country support youth to tackle the challenges rising from the global economic crisis, which shall include:
1. the impact of the global economic crisis on the country as a whole
2. the challenges faced by the youth in the crisis
3. the measures taken by the government to support the youth
4. the measures taken by youth organizations and other civil organizations to support the youth
5. the gaps between the youth demand and the social support
6. how youth exchanges can contribute to this process
7. suggestions and solutions
WHO MAY APPLY
Filipino citizen, between 18 to 30 years old, Have been serving the youth sector or an active officer or member of a youth or youth-serving organization for at least two (2) years immediately preceding the date of application, of good moral character, physically and mentally fit to travel, preferably a first time traveler
Former recipients of all NYC international programs from March 23, 2008 to March 23, 2009 are disqualified to apply
Applicant must have a valid passport until at least six (6) months after the date of departure for the program. Applicants without any passport details shall not be considered.
REQUIREMENTS
Application form to be downloaded at the National Youth Commission website
SUPPORT
The ACYF shall provide the delegations with local hospitality, including food, accommodation and local transportation during the event. The participants shall shoulder their own international travel fare.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
15 April 2009
CONTACT INFORMATION
Social Marketing Division
National Youth Commission
4th floor, Bookman Bldg., 373 Quezon Ave. , Quezon City
Email: lutchieachua@yahoo.com