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30 April 2004 Archived Entry: "EVENT: International Youth Symposium, Nairobi, Kenya 2004"

In conjunction with the 2004 Nairobi Summit on a Mine Free World, the Youth Mine Action Ambassador Program (YMAAP) and Mines Action Canada (MAC) and its partners in the ICBL will coordinate a one-week International Youth Leadership, Education and Action Program Symposium (International Youth Symposium) in Nairobi. The Symposium will enable young leaders aged 18-26 to build their mine action campaign skills, network with one another and with more established members of the mine action community, and contribute to the goals of the Review Conference. The International Youth Symposium will also present the global movement with an opportunity to nurture its next generation of campaigners, as well as implement an important aspect of the ICBL 2004 Action Plan. What? Capacity-building workshops (fundraising and financial management, media engagement, campaign organizing, facilitation, etc.) Observation of and participation in RevCon (attendance at ICBL briefing sessions, observation of proceedings) Participation in the PeaceJam Nairobi event led by Nobel laureates Jody Williams and Shirin Ebadi When? 25 November-3 December 2004 Who? 25-35 young men and women from all regions Special emphasis on African youth, youth from mine-affected countries, landmine survivors, and youth from marginalized communities and adverse backgrounds (i.e. street-entrenched youth, war-affected youth, etc.) How? Delegates must be nominated by an ICBL partner or other organization, and submit an application form (available online soon) What you can do now: Nominate youth aged 18-26 to sit on an informal youth advisory committee to steer the development of the Symposium. The committee will communicate primarily via e-mail. Please forward contact information of interested youth or have them contact us as soon as possible. Funding is needed for the youth participants. Contact YMAAP to discuss collaboration options or for more information. For more information, please contact Michael Warren, YMAAP International Program Officer at Tel +1 (613) 241-4141, Fax +1 (613) 241-1113, E-mail mwarren@dangermines.ca.

Posted by boysfirsttime @ 22 December 2004 07:06 AM GMT

I AM A & THE FOUNDER OF THE YOUTH VISION ,INC A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION WHICH HELP THE NEEDY AND ALSO HELP THE YOUTH TOBRING OUT THE POTENTIALS WITHIN THEM.
I WISH TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS UPCOMING EVENT IN NAIROBI KENYAIT WILL BE HIGHLY APPRECIATED IF YOU COULD SEND ME APPLICATION FORMS AS EMAIL ATTACHEMENT AND ALL OTHER NECESSARY INFORMATION.
THANKS
REGARDS
DENNIS

Posted by DENNIS DEWUNMI DAINI @ 29 October 2004 12:47 PM GMT

I am a studnet kleader and a peace activist from the univerisyt of nairobi,kenyan youth want toparticipater in this event and we need clear direction.Would not you not invole us in any planning?hope you wil cosndier this

Posted by douglas arege @ 27 October 2004 11:05 AM GMT

I am a studnet kleader and a peace activist from the univerisyt of nairobi,kenyan youth want toparticipater in this event and we need clear direction.Would not you not invole us in any planning?hope you wil cosndier this

Posted by douglas arege @ 27 October 2004 11:04 AM GMT

Dear Sir/Madam,
I am Ratul, daughter of Rafique al Islam. I have been doing Youth Campaigh activities since 2002-since my school days. Now I am reading in College. In the year 2002 my father asked me to form a Youth Campaign and collect signatures from schools and colleges in order to stop war and tension between Pakistan and India and to urge both the government through their respactive Campaign to stop using Landmines in their common border and sign the Ottawa Treaty. We collect few thousands signatures and send them to the national Campaigners.
I am so happy to see a separate web page for the youths. I would like to continue my work in this field. Recently my father had to face a lot of trouble with the government and still our family is suffering but we never lose our courage and never gave up our hope because you-the international community and al most all country campaigners were beside us. I would like to take the opportunity to thank you all on behalf of Youth Campaign of Bangladesh to give us hope.
Peace
Ratul

Posted by Rudashi Asna Islam RATUL @ 2 October 2004 02:36 AM GMT

i want to meet other youths from around the world to share ideas and discuss issues.am a youth leader..NIGERIA

Posted by yemi adebanjo @ 21 August 2004 04:35 PM GMT

i'm the vice president of Forum for Pharmacy Kathmandu university,Nepal and am keenly interested in the participation on the conference at Nairabi. please help me in getting the further information (as forms )for attending at the conference.
hope to hear from you soon.

ganesh subedi
Forum for Pharmacy
Kathmandu University
Nepal

Posted by ganesh suubedi @ 18 August 2004 10:04 AM GMT

I AM VICTOR DONKOR, I AM THE FOUNDER OF THE VICKYCAHRITY ORGANIZATION A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION WHICH HELP THE NEEDY AND ALSO HELP THE YOUTH TOBRING OUT THE POTENTIALS WITHIN THEM.
I WISH TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS ONCOMING EVENT IN NAIROBI.
I WOULD BE MUCH INTERESTED IF YOU CAN SEND ME APPLICATION FORMS AND THE MODE OF PAYMENT AND HOW TO GET THERE.
MY CONTACT ADDRESS
PERONAL: VICTORGH2002US@YAHOO.COM
ORGANIZATION:VICKYCAHRITY@YAHOO.COM

Posted by VICTOR DONKOR @ 17 August 2004 03:49 PM GMT

I am the coordinator of an N.G.O know as
PEACEWORKERS.It's goals are to raise awareness in the general
public around Cameroon to the need for Peace and the global
rule of Law as the foundation of a future Democracy to legitimately
enforce basic Human Rights and solve global problems such as democracy
building,migration and the proliferation of small arms.We also fights against the AIDS pandemic amongst youths.The PEACEWORKERS tries to be a learning organization and operates according to the principles of continuous improvement and leveraging partnerships e.g between civil society,the private and the public sector.
PEACEWORKERS also works with other existing Peace teams and Peace service organizations,to develop the theory and practice of
third-party nonviolent intervention,in order to significantly improve and save
human lives. I would Love you to provide us with an application form and valuable information. Thanks for your understanding.

Posted by John Kemoe Bengu @ 2 August 2004 07:30 PM GMT

Hello,

I am in troduced this webpage by Jonathan Greenacre from Australia. I am interested to take part in this event if possible, so please send me some more information about this event and application form when you start to lauch.

You can reach me at saioontai@yahoo.com

Best regards,
Sai Awn

Posted by Sai Awn @ 1 August 2004 09:10 AM GMT

ABDUL M FATOMA HIS THE PRESIDENT FOR CIVITAN SIERRA LEONE IS 19 YEARS OLD WEWILL LIKE FATOMA TO REPRESENT US ON

Posted by ABDUL MOM SON FATOMA @ 26 July 2004 07:53 PM GMT

I have interest over this programme
Iam a sierra leonean i look forward to hear form you.
Thanks
MOMSON

Posted by ABDUL MOM SON FATOMA @ 26 July 2004 07:43 PM GMT

Hi there,i would like to attend this conference pliz keep me informed,especially on travel arrangements.

jona

Posted by jonathan chama @ 12 July 2004 01:33 PM GMT

I AM THE PRESIDENT OF JESUS MINISTRY FOR YOUTH IN FREETOWN SIERRA LEONE I WANT TO ATTEND THIS YOUTH FORUM IN NIROBI lET ME KNOW ABOUT THE TRAVILING AND TICKET ETC
THANKS
JOSIE

Posted by Josie kamara cole @ 28 May 2004 06:14 PM GMT

Hey everyone,

Please direct any inquiries regarding participation in the Nairobi youth conference on landmines to myself, Michael Warren, at mwarren@dangermines.ca.

Looking forward to hearing from you all soon!

Cheers,
Michael

Posted by Michael Warren @ 13 May 2004 03:50 PM GMT

Hello,
I must say here that i quiet enjoy going through this site and all the information is what i need, i am 19 yrs old from Nigeria, i have looked forward to attending a summit like this.I really want to attend this summit, i'm sure i can take care of my expenses,i look forward to hear from you.
Thanks and Godbless.

Oliver.

Posted by Oliver @ 10 May 2004 07:06 PM GMT

Dear Sir/Madame:

I am interested in the coming conference scheduled for Nairobi,
Kenya from the 25 November to 3 December 2004. My country is one those in Africa that has experience the worst scenario in terms of youth who are affected by war. There has also been the used of landmines in the 14 years old conflict which left many dead and others disable.

This conference will help a whole lot in understanding about the need to campaign against the use of landmines and will also afford us the opportunity share our experiecnes with others and also learn from them as well.

In this light, I ask that you please make provision for us to attend this conference in Naibrobi. We will accept any number of delegates that you may ask of us.

Thanks very much and hope to hearing from you soon.

Arthur Tamba

Posted by ARTHUR TAMBA @ 7 May 2004 09:00 PM GMT

I want to know if you can support in the expenses that involves travelling to Nairobi.How many delegates can come for the program.

Posted by Ayomi Meneko @ 6 May 2004 06:16 PM GMT