WELCOME TO THE INTERNATIONAL YOUTH CONVENTION ON EMPOWERMENT, LEADERSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT 07th-111th DECEMBER 2010 IN KAMPALA.
"We may not have it all together, but together we have it all"
On behalf of the Organizing Committee and our Partners,we welcome you to the IYCELD
2010 Convention website.-
Transforming the world for future generations
This convention will focus on how we can best learn from one another and work together to innovate and take action to improve initiatives and outcomes for young people. The convention aims to build links between international and national experts, researchers, policy makers, practitioners,youth service organisations, social entrepreneurs, marketers, business and financiers. It will explore pathways to success, and showcase development innovations that are improving the lives young people around the world.
It is our pleasure to invite you to join us in Kampala, Uganda from 07th-11 December 2010 for this educative and exciting convention.
CONVENTION OVERVIEW
“The rates and types of problems that youth face are unprecedented. Complex problems require innovative solutions, but they have to be found collectively. That means bringing together the very best people and organizations to combine forces and collaborate in ways that have successfully been done before and also discus s new innovations and strategies”
I. INTRODUCTION
This Convention is committed to empowering youth to become responsible and active agents for genuine change and transformation by the provision of opportunities that honor and appreciate their gifts and abilities. The conference will empower participants to become essential contributors to their community well-being and vitality by ensuring that their unique energy and creativity are not denied to their communities.
How can we change the world?’
Young people are a major force in the contemporary world. They are at the forefront of global, economic, political and religious developments. In addition to their intellectual contribution and their ability to mobilize support, young people have a unique perspective. How our communities progress is determined, to a large extent, on how much the youth are involved in building and designing strategies.
Poverty and persistent economic inequalities have differing consequences but offer an overlapping impact on the vulnerable groups among them children and youth(at risk groups) , indigenous communities, immigrants and refugees, women and the elderly.
This event welcomes scholars, policy makers, NGO representatives, government corporate officials and other professionals, who will gather and explore what institutions, Youth service organizations, humanitarian agencies, corporate organizations and individuals can do to protect and empower the young generations because these are the back bone of every nations future.
International convention on youth empowerment, leadership and development December 2010 will try to answer multiple questions regarding the potential; role and impact of young people communities on the development of inter national economies. What are the major social and economic trends and what are the possible ways of reducing poverty and other risks faced by the youth in less developed countries. This meeting will give us hands on experience of the youth and development all around the world.
We hope we will have the pleasure to welcome you to this highly challenging and exciting gathering.
II. CONFERENCE THEME, OBJECTIVES AND EXPECTED RESULTS
THEME
‘’The Importance of global collaboration and partnerships in fighting poverty and all its vices among younger generations’’.
Some Topics
- Importance of Education to the young people.
- Role of Technological development and innovation in development
- Effect of poverty on gender equality and development of young women.
- Youth and HIV/AIDS; the role of youth service organizations in the fight against HIV/AIDS and other communicable diseases.
- The impact of climate change and the environment on the productivity of young people and food security.
- The role of youth in fighting for human rights, democracy and peace building process in areas affected by conflict.
- Skill and talent Development of young people
OBJECTIVES
Objectives of this Convention include;-
- To explore the potential of youth in development.
- To establish international youth networks and co-ordination plans for long term benefit of under developed groups and communities.
EXPECTED RESULTS
Convention Declaration and Proceedings
- The outcome of this convention will include the convention declaration and report/ proceeding. IYCELD 2009 will provide a complementary copy of the proceeding/report to each registered participants, sponsors, partners, relevant policy makers and other stakeholders.
- The strengthening of existing and future synergies among youth actors involved in development activities world wide, promoting further Networking among different countries and in the complementary domains of society, environment and economy.
- Important advancements on specific and cross-cutting issues identified and targeted by the convention preparatory meetings and pre-convention activities
- Participants being able to put lessons learned into practice in their respective communities and organisations.
For information about this convention please contact email planet.corps@yahoo.com or Tel +256 779855645