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International Youth Day: Change your world, the time is now!

 

Did you know this year is the International year of youth? Well, you do now. The year will officially end on 12 August: International Youth Day.

International Youth Day is an awareness day recognised by the United Nations, aiming to draw attention to youth issues around the world. Initiated in 2000, International Youth Day is celebrated on 12 August each year.

 

While the mission of the Global Changemakers programme is to empower youth during all 365 days of the year, together with our partners we wish to celebrate International Youth Day by encouraging more people worldwide to become active in their local communities.

We encourage people to do something that will benefit their communities by 12 August 2013.

 

This can range from helping out your neighbours to organising an awareness concert, from a flash mob to a beach clean-up.

 

Commit to action

Anyone can participate, including you! Simply start by logging your commitment on the UN International Year of Youth Calendar of Events page. The title of your event should include ‘Change your world’ at the beginning . Here you can also get the IYY stamp: print, sign and send the logo waiver form to the UN Programme on Youth in order to be able to use the UN IYY logo for your activities.

 

Next, immediately navigate to our Facebook page. Here you will have the opportunity to upload photos and videos. Make sure to cross link to this Facebook page from your online accounts and websites. On International Youth Day we will make sure to celebrate all projects, magnified through media, to show the world what youth can do. The five projects with the most likes will be presented at our next Youth Summit.

 

Don't know where to start?  http://www.volunteermatch.org/search/orgs.jsp is a wonderful site that matches what your interests to where the needs are in your local area.