Title: UNITED NATIONS YOUTH CONFERENCE
Location:
Categories: Peace & Conflict
Human Rights
Environment
Status:
In Planning
Timeline:
January 10 08 to January 13 08
Description:
The United Nations Youth Association of the Philippines (UNYAP), the youth arm of UNAP will be hosting the First National Millennium Development Goals (MDG) Summit for Young Filipino Leaders on January 10-13, 2008 in Silliman University, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental with the theme “B.I.L.I.B. Young Leaders: Stand Up, Move, Lead!” B.I.L.I.B is an UNYAP principle which refers to Believe, Innovate, Lead, Inspire and Build. The summit will be inviting different schools and universities nationwide. (LUZON, VISAYAS, MINDANAO) and international young leaders are invited.
Background:
The conference is an official event of the (1) National Youth Commission (2) International STAND UP Campaign against Global Poverty, and (3) Taking It Global International. The “Summit for Young Filipino Leaders” or SYFL celebration will be appropriately endorsed by the Department of Education, and the Commission on Higher Education.
BACKGROUND/RATIONALE
The National MDG Summit for Young Filipino Leaders (SYFL) came to rise after the celebration of
International Youth Day which commenced after the United Nations General Assembly. This summit
serves to promote youth participation and address issues concerning them, and encourage their
involvement in the achievement of programs for sustainable development and technological innovations.
Hence, an international strategy was adopted –the World Program of Action for Youth (WPAY) to the
Year 2000 and Beyond – to address more effectively the problems of young men and women and to
increase opportunities for their participation in the society.
The summit covers various issues concerning the youth and the Millennium Development Goals. The
community immersion activities would bring delegates in touch with the reality of poverty and other
deprivations. This experience would bring in inspiration and challenges, and effectively would open one’s
mind to the possibility of serving God’s people and country. Meanwhile, fellowships and cultural nights
are usually held before the conclusion of the celebration. Overall, the SYFL events bring to fore the lively
element of youth, a common spirit of concern for others and a desire to participate in addressing the
problems confronting society.
The concept and design of the SYFL celebration are substantive consequences of the different MDG
initiatives from various sectors, and the SYFL theme “B.I.L.I.B. YOUNG leaders: STAND UP, MOVE,
LEAD!” Aside from generating greater and continuing youth participation in the achievement of the
MDG’s by 2015 this year’s SYFL will once again highlight the need for productive partnerships as a way
of effectively tackling the concerns presented in the Millennium Summit of 2000.
Objectives:
General Objectives:
With minimum facilitation, the participants shall be exposed to various activities related to the
topic on MDG’s or Millenium Development Goals, which would provide knowledge on what these
goals are for, create an attitude of making changes in the community, and enrich the skills of
leaders to become models of the youth and transformed servant-leaders of the country.
Specific Objectives:
By end of the 4-day summit the participants shall be able to:
1. Fully define and understand the purpose of the U.N. Millennium Development Goals
2. Recognize the important role of the youth in the battle against POVERTY.
3. Identify the common issues of today in which the youth can take an active role.
4. Appreciate improvements our nation has currently made
5. Spread the Hope-Feeling that have transcended from the social-interaction
6. To be able to present ideas
Milestones:
What is so important about it?
We have realized that the activities being organized for advocacy, wellness, and information
dissemination, has been well done and yet such have only been exposing less than 5% of the
target population, who are the students. The organization then concluded that in order to reach
as many students as possible, it would be helpful to train potential student leaders of the
respective schools who will then organize separate activities with the same mission and goal as
ours. After all, according to Dr. Francis Kong, Fun Works Incorporated President, during the
International Youth Day Conference “Leaders are not suppose to produce more followers and
members, instead they are to produce more good leaders”
With the statement therefore we come to share leadership in the name of excellence!
This summit would also help the United Nation
Budget:
2,500.00 Pesos with the breakdown:
>Accommodation P 1,500.00
>Conference Kit and Supplies P 200.00
>Snacks P 185.00
>Transportation P 100.00
>Lunch & Dinner P 450.00
>Certificate P 15.00
>Contingency Fund P 50.00
Note: 1.) Foreign Delegates are to pay ($ 200 U.S.) inclusive of 3 nights accommodations and meals.
2.) For Local Delegates (1,000 Pesos) excludes accommodations and breakfast meals.
3.) Backing out WITH NOTICE a week before the summit is allowable, otherwise a
“NO REFUND” policy would apply.
Needs:
What do I need to bring?
Each delegate should bring formal, semi-formal attire for our conferences. Each delegate
should bring one filipiniana or barong for our cultural night. Also the delegates should also
bring casual attire for the immersion.
One might want to bring gadgets such as a camera so that you will have some catched
memories after the event. A good tape recorder and a portable flash dish, is advisable if you’re
into documenting every speech.
SYFL ID’s pencils/pens. Papers, worksheets, and things needed for the summit will be
provided in the conference as part of the workshop kits.
What do I need to know before joining?
One must have the interest and purpose to join. Basic knowledge on Millennium Development
Goal (MDG), leadership and advocacy is necessary for one to relate more to the discussions
and workshop to be attended during the summit.
Contact Name: Mr. Bertch Ian N. Ranis R.N.
Contact Email Address: unyouthphilippines@yahoo.com
Contact Phone Number: +639154314686
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