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Title: Youth Millennium Development Ambassadors
Location:
Global
Categories: Culture
Education
Globalization
Status:
In Progress
Timeline:
August 12 11 to September 23 17
Description:
The necessity of the Youth Millennium Development Ambassadors became clear in considering the strategy needed to reach the MDG goals. The changes necessary to achieve these global aspirations must be implemented on a local level, meaning that multiple grassroots initiatives aimed to mobilize individuals, families, and communities are needed. The Youth Millennium Development Ambassadors are a group of youth peer educators and leaders dedicated to the needed changes in our societies, and are able to take ownership to reach the goals. Utilizing the wisdom, networks, and ambition of these young educators and leaders will allow us to push forward the initiatives that promote the realization of the MDGs. In Addition; we cannot hope to see real change unless every person knows what is being done in an effort to positively change each of their lives. By recognizing prominent and outstanding youth advocates within the communities with the title of Youth Millennium Development Ambassador, we are more likely to communicate the changes and see them successfully carried out. The Youth Millennium Development Ambassadors’ title is a celebration of commitment and a commission to a higher duty and responsibility, which recognizes the past accomplishments and the potentials to do more.
Background:
In the year 2000, the United Nations proposed a daunting task to the world’s nations. This challenge was expressed in the Millennium Declaration and later articulated in the eight Millennium Development Goals, aiming to eradicate poverty and build a more positive global society by the year 2015. The leaders of the 189 nations present made the commitment, echoing the desires of the world’s people to close the divide between nations and work together to promote happiness and peace for all people. The resulting UN Millennium Declaration of 2000 was later translated into the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The following eight goals are meant to be met by 2015 and sustained throughout the millennium:
1.Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger.
2.Achieve universal primary education.
3.Promote gender equality and empower women.
4.Reduce child mortality.
5.Improve maternal health.
6.Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other diseases.
7.Ensure environmental sustainability.
8.Global partnership for development.
Objectives:
Achieve the MDGs by 2015
Milestones:
The Mission of the Youth Millennium Development Ambassadors is to inspire, empower, connect and celebrate youth leaders to commit to facilitate the realization of the global MDGs in local communities. To achieve these goals, the Youth Millennium Development Ambassadors will work on a personal level in their families, schools and communities to foster a growing network of youth leaders that can contribute to the positive change in the society.
Budget:
$4000 USD each year
Needs:
International Offices in all West African Countries...
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