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S p o n s o r e d b y : . . A Program of Youth Service America with the Global Youth Action Network

Prepared by: Benjamin Quinto, Bremley W.B. Lyngdoh and Luis A. Davila Ortega GYSD International Co-Coordinators

Global Youth Action Network & Youth Service America v.3. June 17, 2003

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Table of Contents

I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ……………………………….......................... 3

II. INTERNATIONAL COORDINATION …………………………………….. 4

III. NATIONAL COORDINATION ……………………………………………… 4

IV. NATIONAL LEVEL HIGHLIGHTS …………………………………………. 5

a. Examples of Political Leaders and Government Agencies Supporting GYSD

V. MEDIA & COVERAGE ………………………………………………………. 46

a. Examples of International Media Coverage

VI. COMMUNICATIONS ………………………………………………………… 48

VII. FUNDING ……………………………………………………………………… 48

a. Examples of GYSD Country Celebration Sponsors

VIII. LESSONS LEARNED AND RECOMMENDATIONS ………………….. 49

a. Coordination Calendar b. Promotional & Organizing Materials

c. International Coordination d. Regional Coordination e. National Coordination f. National Lead Agencies

g. Partner Programs h. Mini-Grants i. Staff & Administration

j. Media & Public Relations k. Web & Technology Development, Data Management l. Web Site

m. Web Statistics

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I. Executive Summary

Young Volunteers Celebrate the Fourth Annual Global Youth Service Day in 127 countries!

At a time when terrorism and war continues to impact the lives of people worldwide, millions of young people continue to set new records for volunteerism and community service. Global Youth Service Day has managed to become, since launching in 2000, the largest celebration of young volunteers. Millions of youth around the world highlighted the power of volunteer service, from Albania to Zambia and from Korea to Peru.

The goals of Global Youth Service Day are to: • Recognize the year-round contributions that

youth make to the development of their communities through volunteer service;

• Mobilize youth and adults to support the needs of their communities through volunteering & mentoring

• Recruit a new generation of volunteers Global Youth Service Day grew out of the successful experience of National Youth Service Day, held annually for the past 15 years in the United States, which mobilizes millions of young people in service projects each April. National Youth Service Day and its new global format are the inspiration of Youth Service America (YSA), a resource center and an alliance of 300+ organizations working to increase the quality and quantity of opportunities for young people to serve locally, nationally, and globally.

Global Youth Service Day is organized and managed by YSA and the Global Youth Action Network, together with a consortium of international organizations and over 125 national coordinating committees. General Motors and the Inter-American Development Bank, were the primary sponsors of this year’s event.

Highlights of national level activities from Global Youth Service Day 2003: [see section IV for a complete list]

• In Brazil, more than 10,000 participated in the celebrations, which were recognized by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

• In Bulgaria, National Service Week succeeded in mobilizing 10,000 young volunteers.

• In Chile, the 1st National Meeting of Volunteers was held and followed by a meeting with President Ricardo Lagos on volunteerism.

• The GYSD celebrations in Lebanon mobilized students in 52 schools throughout the country who undertook 71 service projects.

• In Russia the GYSD and Spring Week of Volunteers succeeded in mobilizing 136,000 young people in more than 1300 projects throughout the country!

• In Taiwan, 15,000 young people took part in over 615 service projects, including a 25-city bike-a-thon.

• In the Philippines, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo attended the National Youth Eco Camp, as part of the celebrations.

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II. International Coordination On the international level, an International Coordinating Committee (ICC) that consists of national and international youth-serving organizations oversees Global Youth Service Day. These organizations help to promote the celebration of Global Youth Service Day through their networks of affiliates, partners, local offices, and grantees around the world. ICC members also help to provide modest financial and in-kind resources to support the development and implementation of GYSD at the global and national level. The ICC holds monthly planning meetings or teleconferences to discuss the project’s development and promotion, progress with new partner organizations and National Lead Agencies, fundraising efforts, media outreach and many other issues.

INTERNATIONAL COORDINATION COMMITTEE:

4-H International • Global Youth Action Network • Habitat for Humanity International • Hague Appeal for Peace Youth

Programme • Inter-American Development Bank • International Association for Volunteer Effort • International Education and

Resource Network (IEARN) • International Youth Foundation • International Youth Parliament • Jane Goodall Institute Roots &

Shoots Program • Lions Club International • National Youth Leadership Council • Partners of the Americas • Peace Child

International • Peace Corps • People to People International • Points of Light Foundation • TakingITGlobal.org • UNESCO Youth

Focal Point for the Arab States • World Assembly of Youth • World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts • World Bank •

Youth Employment Summit • Youth Service America

Previous Members include: Casa Alianza/Covenant House Latin America • Earth Restoration

Corps • Free the Children • Generation Rising • Global Environment Facility • Hope Worldwide • International Education

and Resource Network (IEARN) • International Labour Organization • Organizacion IberoAmericana de la Juventud • United Nations Children's Fund • United Nations Development

Programme • United Nations Environment Programme • United Nations Information Service • United Nations Population Fund • United Nations Volunteers • United Nations Youth Unit • United

Way International • World YWCA • Worldview International Foundation • YMCA International.

III. National Coordination On the national level, Global Youth Service Day is coordinated by National Lead Agencies (NLAs). As a general rule, a single agency or organization is designated as NLA. In this capacity, the organization provides a focal point for the distribution of GYSD-related information and news to other organizations and young people throughout their country. It is the responsibility of the National Lead Agency to recruit other youth organizations onto a National Coordinating Committee (NCC) that helps coordinate activities in one or more locations on GYSD. The NCC shares the workload and responsibility of the National Lead Agency, increasing youth participation in the events and leading the national efforts towards achieving broader community impact.

Qualifying criteria for National Lead Agencies include national scope and outreach capacity, strong relationships with other youth-serving organizations in their country, multi-sector partnerships and a commitment to carry out the effective coordination of GYSD. NLAs are sent supporting materials including GYSD Planning Toolkits, brochures and posters, a Service-Learning Curriculum Guide, a sample fundraising document, a contact list of all participating organizations, sample language to promote GYSD within their network and newsletters, and a press release to modify and distribute to their local and national press. They are also added to the GYSDNews list-server to be kept up-to-date on GYSD-related progress.

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IV. National level highlights The following are country-by-country descriptions of the activities and events that were held around the world to mark the 4th Annual Global Youth Service Day. Due to the many differing calendars, conflict or political turmoil, many events have been cancelled or postponed and reporting back has been delayed. These summaries are only meant to provide a sense of the GYSD celebrations in each of the countries that participated. For further or more comprehensive information, please contact the National Lead Agency.

1. Afghanistan National Lead Agency: Youth and Children Development Program

Number of Participants:

Plot 143, flat 3 Street 29, G-9/1, T and I Center

Islamabad, Pakistan

Contact: Rateb Ahmad Tel: 44-776-634-4788

[email protected] Report unavailable at time of printing.

2. Albania National Lead Agency: Albanian Youth Council

Number of Participants: 1,040

Rr. Ismail Qemali, Pall 34/1 Kati V, Ap 3, Tirana

Contact: Florianna Hima Tel: 355-4-253-287

[email protected] The Albania Youth Council worked on projects related to the education of children. They published 15,000 copies of their ecological magazine which they used to prepare a national competition on radio & television. The magazine published activities that were organized with Albanian children. They also organized a beach clean-up and had a good turn out among schools in their tree planting project. Many personalities

from Albania worked with them to celebrate the 90th anniversary of Abedin Cici. The Minister of Agriculture and Food was the chief guest at the event, which included a seminar to protect olive trees, a plant that has existed for two thousands years. They also organized Environment Day with the Ministry of Agriculture, which was broadcast by Albanian national television, in which all the directors and officers from the ministry were involved.

3. Algeria National Lead Agency: African Youth Network for Sustainable Development


22 Dr. Mattiben, El-Mouradia Alger, 16000

Contact: Reda Mehigueni Tel: 213-61-505368

[email protected] In Algeria, the African Youth Network for Sustainable Development collaborated with Jeunesse Musicale of Algeria, the Algerian Youth Forum, the Algerian Association for Youth Employment (ANEEAD) and the Algerian Movement for Social Development for GYSD activities. More than 1,000 youth were directly involved and 10,000+ were reached via the media nationwide. They launched programs and activities with long-term effects, including a large-scale media campaign on youth rights and responsibilities (TV, radio, newspapers). They also organized a "One Tree per School" nation-wide campaign, with the participation of the

Ministries of Education and Agriculture, "Youth Action for Happiness Among the Elderly", a musical/cleaning/cooking/ program in three major cities, "Let's clean the Mediterranean", a cleaning campaign at three beaches (Skikda, Mostaghanem, Boumerdes), in collaboration with the local environmental associations. A major national conference on youth employment was also held at the same time as the celebrations. GYSD coincided with the parliamentary elections, so many politicians, leaders and governmental officers participated and addressed the students and youth nationwide.

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4. Angola National Lead Agency: Shirley Ann Sullivan Educational Foundation - Angola

Number of Participants: 417

C/O German Embassy Luanda

Contact: Rhonda Staudt Tel: 244-2-32-76-31 [email protected]

SASEF and the Luanda International School (LIS) celebrated GYSD 2003 by adopting and partnering with a Luanda Barrio school. After three months of very hard work, and a difficult selection process, the search was narrowed to two schools. LIS evaluated the needs of each school, and the rural school systems in Luanda as a whole, and decided to donate Educational Kits. These kits contain basic tools for a student to better participate in their education such as pens, pencils, erasers, paper, and mini notebooks. This project is only the beginning of the GYSD celebration; there will be an ongoing relationship created with the barrio school. Not only will the kits be donated on a regular basis, but the LIS school will take part in the Netaid project of "The

Real Life Game Most Kids Can't Play" beginning on the 30th of May through September 2003. The participation in GYSD has generated a great deal of community interest and ideas of service for these young and privileged youth. Many of the students identified the volunteer organizations their parents support and completely understood why their participation is crucial to community development. A GYSD 2003 Hero is Luis Alberto who took part in the Bom Dia Mama Project at a local luanda project. Mr. Alberto is a 20 year old student attending the 10th grade at Vida Abundante School, located in Luanda and received his award after sharing his story of why he believes in community service to the entire student body at LIS.

5. Antigua and Barbuda


Co-National Lead Agency: Caribbean Youth Environment Network - Antigua

Co-National Lead Agency: Ministry of Youth

c/o National Youth Organization Nevis and Cron Alley, St. John's

P.O. Box 1930 St. John's

Tel: 268-728-5663 [email protected]


Contact: Clyde Gregoire Contact: Bruce Henry The Antigua Branch of the Caribbean Youth Environment Network organized the celebration of GYSD on the island, together with the Ministry of Youth. The projects included the distribution of food packages in all communities, and a program at Tabeta's Nursing home for the Elderly, which allowed the development of intergenerational relationships. It

was followed by an intensive beach cleanup and tree planting activity, involving hundreds of young volunteers. The celebrations ended with the observance of the Youth Church Service & Youth Awards. The celebrations received press coverage from ZDK Radio, Observer Radio and ABS TV/Radio.

6. Argentina National Lead Agency:

CACID - Argentinian Center for International Cooperation and Development-


Sucre 1607 PB 'B' Buenos Aires City, C1428DVA

Contact: Dacil Acevedo Riquelme Tel: 54 -11-4784-5438

[email protected] In Argentina, the Argentinean Center for International Cooperation and Development (CACID) in conjunction with several other organizations, UN and government agencies, held the fifth Youth Projects Fair at the University of Buenos Aires. It started with a contest among more than 60 youth projects countrywide, promoting volunteer service among young people in areas such as art, the environment, health issues, and education. A distinguished international and national jury made the final selection, awarding 23 awards to the best youth projects. A number of service and performing arts projects were held around the fair. Some sponsors of the activities and youth projects included Pastoral de Juventud Argentina,

UPCN (Unión del Personal Civil de la Nación), Fundación Konex, InfoComercial and Programa de Liderazgo Juvenil

del Instituto Federal de Asuntos Municipales (IFAM). This edition of the fair obtained the largest media presence ever, as it was covered by Canal 7, TVN, CVN and Crónica TV. It also received coverage on radio stations and in newspapers before and throughout the activities.

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7. Armenia National Lead Agency: World Independent Youth Organization


Harav-Arevmtyan zang.,B-1,74/26 Koryuni 19 A Yerevan, 375064

Contact: Tatevik Margaryan Tel: 374-1-728405

[email protected] In Armenia, the Global Youth Service Day celebrations were organized by World Independent Youth Union, in cooperation with Lighthouse (Paros) Youth Union, Youth Pilgrimage Organization, Young Psychologists NGO, National Center for Youth Information and Training, and the Network of Armenian Youth Organizations. As part of the celebrations, a campaign called “Educated youth is not just future, but the present” was launched, which including training seminars and information sessions for regional and minority youth on fundamental human rights. The campaign served to educate young people about their individual rights and those of their community, in the hopes of countering police brutality and other problems. The project was implemented using the multiplier effect, so that those trained would be able to inform their communities about and train their peers in human rights. A "Health Education" seminar was also provided for young women. The themes of the seminar related in

particular to women’s health, contraception, sexually transmitted disease and the feeding of children. The seminar involved both the target group (young women) and representatives of different organizations, associations and health-related groups. "So Can You!" provided a series of discussions and activity groups for youth. The overall aims of the project were: to facilitate volunteerism, and to further youth empowerment, to help young people feel part of society, be responsible and encourage them to think about their future. Finally a “Training Course on Volunteerism and Youth Service” was organized by the Network of Armenian Youth Organizations for 30 youth leaders from more than 20 NGOs. Youth service is new to

the Armenian YNGO sector, so the aim of this training was to provide basic information on youth service and working with volunteers. In total, more then 600 YNGO leaders got acquainted with basic info on youth service and some methodologies on working with volunteers. A summary on international experience in this sphere was also provided to training course participants ; the material is translated and the team is preparing a web page on this issue.

8. Australia National Lead Agency: International Young Professionals Foundation (IYPF)


Griffith University Ecocentre Nathan Campus

Queensland, 4111 1600

Contact: Cameron Neil Tel:

[email protected] In Australia, the International Young Professionals Foundation, in conjunction with its partner Youth 2 Youth, used Global Youth Service Day 2003 to launch their new Blueprint project. Blueprint is a program developed to contribute to the Youth Employment Summit Decade Campaign of Action by (i) recognizing and promoting enterprising young people in Australian communities, (ii) developing, catalyzing and enhancing enterprise skills and support networks amongst Australian young people to assist them in turning ideas in to actions and (iii) producing case studies of successful young Australian social, environmental

and business entrepreneurs. On April 12, IYPF and Y2Y, both members of the Youth Employment Summit Australia Network, worked with two local organizations, YES!BE! and the stepUP Foundation, to hold the first of its Blueprint workshops in Brisbane. About 100 young people have been involved in Blueprint around Australia to date with the program and GYSD promoted to more than 1,500 young Australians. Blueprint will create two new resources for promoting sustainable and ethical youth enterprise to be launched in early July 2003.

9. Austria National Lead Agency: United Nations Youth & Student Association of Austria


Johannesgasse 2/2/32 Vienna, WIEN A-1010

Contact: Michael F. Pfeifer Tel: 43-1-512-8521

[email protected] To mark the occasion of Global Youth Service Day, youth leaders from the United Nations Youth and Student Association of Austria organized a meeting between German and Austrian students to exchange experiences in their international work and to discuss future cooperation among their networks. GYSD Representatives form the Youth Branch of the United Nations Association of Germany came

to Vienna to visit UN Headquarters and meet with the various UN Agencies there, as well as with the Austrian students and the Organizations for Security and Co-operation in Europe.

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10. Azerbaijan Co-National Lead Agency: Youth Development Organization


Orucaliyev street, B/37 Baku 370033

Contact: Azer Bayramov

Tel: 994-50-320-719 [email protected]

In Azerbaijan, the Youth Development Organization, in collaboration with the National Assembly of Youth Organizations of Azerbaijan, organized GYSD activities. The celebrations were supported by the Ministry of Youth, Sport and Tourism of Azerbaijan, Baku city Youth, Sport and Tourism Department and other government agencies. In Mashtaga district, a tree-planting project was organized, which launched the celebrations. More than 1500 trees were planted. Young people from different NGOs and youth led organizations, members of sports federations, sportsmen and famous Olympic winners were involved in the project. The Minister and all deputy ministers of the Youth, Sport and Tourism Ministry, as well as representatives of the city administration, participated in the event. All major national TV channels have covered this event. In Guba district, the project “Nature without pollution” was organized, involving young people in cleaning streets and some parts of the forest. In Shikov, “Green Azerbaijan” was organized and included 700 young people who, together with representatives of the government, planted about 2000

trees. This event was also widely covered by all major national TV channels. Beside these major activities, some 10 local GYSD service projects were organized in different parts of Azerbaijan. Each year National Assembly of Youth Organizations of Azerbaijan presents “Honorary Young Person of the Year” award to young people with special achievements in different fields. GYSD organizers decided to institute the “Honorary Young Person of

the Year” award for the most active young volunteer involved in GYSD activities and also for the best GYSD project from 2004 onwards. The organization "Lighthouse" also organized activities for the third year in a row. On April 15th, a team of volunteers assisted in the ongoing renovation of Boarding School #7 for physically and mentally disabled kids, in Surakhani, Baku city. As part of their efforts, the TV and recreation room was completely renovated with new paintings on the walls. This project was sponsored by the commercial enterprise "INJI", who has contributed funds for the project materials and also donated notepads, pens and pencils to the orphans of the Boarding School #7.

11. Bahamas National Lead Agency: Bahamas Family Planning Association


P.O. Box N-9071, #37 East Avenue Centerville, Nassau

Contact: Valerie Knowles Tel: 242-325-1663

[email protected] The Bahamas Family Planning Association was able to celebrate GYSD by hosting a ‘Touch A Life’ week. During this week, some 3,000 brochures supporting abstinence by

choice were distributed. Over eighty peer counselors engaged in peer counseling activities designed to encourage one thousand young persons to pursue healthy lifestyles.

12. Bangladesh National Lead Agency: National Federation Of Youth Organisations In

Bangladesh (NFYOB) Number of Participants: 14,000

2/7, Sir Syed Road, Mohammadpur Dhaka, 1207

Contact: Dulal Biswas Tel: 88-02-9111660

[email protected]; [email protected] The celebrations of GYSD Bangladesh were organized by the NFYOB (National Federation of Youth Organizations in Bangladesh) in cooperation with many other organizations. They managed to actively involve more than 14,000 participants in their celebrations. A number of action-oriented projects were conducted. A youth rally engaged 5,000 individuals from 39 youth and social organizations with many honorable guests, including government officials. Another initiative focused on removing garbage and waste from the community in exchange for food to promote a clean

environment. 1000 of the people who participated were people from the slum and rickshaw pullers. The project “food for poor” distributed food to impovershed people. Another project targeted health awareness amongst children and free medicine was distributed, with 1500 participants. A cultural show and a discussion about GYSD engaged 2000 people in Chittagong. Another cleaning action was called “slum cleaning” and involved 200 people cleaning in Dhaka. A work camp with 3700 participants took place during the GYSD days in Rangpur.

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13. Belarus National Lead Agency: International Cooperation and UN Support Foundation


Ul. Sovietskaya 57, of.7 Gomel, 246003

Contact: Pavel Repievsky Tel: 375-232-57-36-10

[email protected] Ecological, Education and Social projects were organized to celebrate Global Youth Service Day in Belarus. Materials were translated into Russian for broader outreach.

14. Belize National Lead Agency: YMCA - Belize


P.O. Box 1836 Belize City

Contact: Carolyn Gentle-Genitty Tel: 501-222-5526 [email protected]

YMCA-Belize, in conjunction with Summer and Easter Program, Y-Clubs and Campus Y groups, celebrated GYSD by coordinating the participation of primary schools throughout Belize City in a project to beautify their school compound and plant at least one tree in their yard. In addition they were able to host an opening ceremony for the

day and an unveiling of last years’ plaque of all the businesses and organizations that assisted in the venture. This was followed with a closing event where young people and volunteers of organizations gathered to celebrate their hard work in social change and pledge their commitment to nurture nature and young people.

15. Benin National Lead Agency: Enfants Solidaires d'Afrique et du Monde (ESAM)


08 BP 0049 Cotonou, Littoral 229

Contact: Norbert Fanou-Ako Tel: 229-30-52-37 [email protected]

In Benin, Enfants Solidaires d'Afrique et du Monde collaborated with Jeunesse en Action, Strategie et Developpement, Africa Peace, AJEDUI, Nouveil Eveil, Priorité Education, CERAB and BEDI for the GYSD activities. More than 2,700 youth were directly involved and 20,000+ were reached through the media nationwide. They launched programs and activities concerning child protection, environmental clean-ups, sports, a press conference and awards ceremonies. These activities had a large media coverage (National TV -ORTB- 3S ADO FM Radio, Tokpa Fm,Capp fm, and Dunya Info, Fratenité and Progress as news papers). Benin’s celebrations this year focused in a large part on the rights of the child. A press conference was held to raise awareness about the difficulties

of financing activities of Youths NGOs, also introducing others activities in COTONOU. Among the other activites were a visit to child prisoners, award ceremonies in primary schools and assistance to orphans in CESORIA center in Athiémé, a sensitization campaign against child trafficking and a football match were respectively held in Dogbo and Bopa. Cleaning of public places in Bopa and in Porto novo with local NGO like CERAB and BEDI were organized, with the participation of the mayor of these towns, where other activities were coordinated as part of the celebrations. The GYSD celebrations were made possible with the assistance of UNICEF, UNFPA and Ministry of Sport and Youths, as well as the collaboration of city mayors.

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16. Bhutan


Co-National Lead Agency: Phajoding Primary School

Co-National Lead Agency: Youth Organization of Bhutan (YOB)

Phuentsholing P.O.Box: 8975, EPC: 1118 Kathmandu, Nepal (address in exile) 9771

Tel: 9755253537 [email protected]

Tel: 977-23-80152 [email protected],[email protected]

Contact: Dechen Wangmo Contact: Devendra Gautam In Bhutan, the GYSD celebrations were led by Youth Organization of Bhutan, with help from the Scouts of Bhutan, the educational system, government officials, department representatives, private sector representatives, and more. A workshop on GYSD and the role of youth in education and awareness-raising was held by a

women’s association “the Phuentsholing women” on awareness of deadly diseases, HIV/AIDS, which included the distirbution of condoms. A clean-up event with young people was held in the RICB park. Painting and repairing actions were held in Zangtogpelri Lhakhang. Hundreds of young people participated in the actions and the event was successful and appreciated by the community.

17. Bolivia


Co-National Lead Agency: Universidad Nur

Co-National Lead Agency: Centro Boliviano de Filantropia (CEBOFIL)

Av. Cristo Redentor #100 Santa Cruz, 3273

Ave San Martin Oficina PB. 23-24


Tel: 591-3-333-44-88 [email protected]

Contact: Joel Vargas Contact: Elmy Sotelo To be confirmed.

18. Bosnia and Herzegovina National Lead Agency: OSMIJEH, Association for Psychosocial Help and

Development of Voluntary Work Number of Participants: 3,800

Naselje Lamele BB Gracanica, Tuzla Canton 75320

Contact: Vahida Huzejrovic Tel: 387-35-702-860 [email protected]

In Bosnia, OSMIJEH, Association for Psychosocial Help and Development of Voluntary Work led the celebration of GYSD, which the support of the Foundation "Together" - Slovenia, and involved more than 60 schools throughout the Zavidovici, Gracanica and Brcko Districts. Among their activities were a Day for Children with Special Needs in

Gracanica and Zavidovici, and a Clean-Up in Gracanica villages and Zavidovici, where primary and secondary schools students, their teachers and other members of the communities carried out

the actions. The day ended with a picnic. Also organized was a Construction Project in Gracanica, where volunteers from Brcko District, Zavidovici and Gracanica worked on the construction of the new facility, where the Psychosocial Counselling Centre for Children, Adolescents and Youth will be based. A special program was carried out on Radio OSMIJEH, broadcasting volunteer opportunities and recognizing outstanding young volunteers, with interviews about their contribution in those days. To mark the celebrations, mentors of young volunteers prepared a guide on volunteering for young volunteers. The guide is based on the practical experience and describes the pros and cons of volunteering. It is aimed to motivate youth and to helping them to learn by doing. The announcement and description of the guide was given on Radio OSMIJEH.

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19. Brazil


Co-National Lead Agency: Natal Voluntarios

Co-National Lead Agency: Instituto SIFE do Brazil

Avenida Rodrigues Alves 871 Natal, RN 59020-200

Rua Jose de Noronha, 250 Sao Paulo, 05741 220



Contact: Monica Mac Dowell Contact: Roberto Murakami This year’s celebrations in Brazil included 134 events around the country, involving 84 groups, 6,729 young volunteers and a total of 10,463 participants, which benefit 48,059 people throughout the country. Natal Voluntarios working with 20 schools, 15 organizations and 32 youth groups carried out 107 activities in Natal and Rio Grande do Norte State. Such events included providing books and food to poor children, blood drives and art performances, all within the context a culture of peace. They carried out reforestation activites at the Valley of Pitimbu, stressing the value of environmentalism. They developed drug-awareness and beautification campaigns in schools, as well as health education sessions and teaching

classes. Those events have benefited 43,534 people around Rio Grande do Norte State. Riovoluntatio and Sustentavel-Pronatura led volunteers in planting trees at Polygram

Square and organized an educational activity that recognized the importance of environmentalism. Partners of the Americas – Sao Paulo Chapter was able to mobilize thousands of young volunteers who participated in the 1st Forum “The school of our dreams”, which was held at the State SChool “Joe Saucer Alvim” Atibaia, and focused on the relationship between volunteer work and improving the quality of education. They also coordinated projects such as art performances, food banks, sporting activities and youth awareness programs on the importance of volunteerism. The celebrations

received coverage by Globo and SBT, the largest Brazilian TV stations, and were highly recognized by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

20. British Virgin Islands National Lead Agency: Virgin Islands National Youth Council


P.O. Box 461, East End Tortola

Contact: Debra Hudge Tel:


21. Bulgaria National Lead Agency: Young Men Christian Association (YMCA) Gabrovo


P.O. Box 253 Gabrovo, 5300

Contact: Antoaneta Yankabakova Tel: 359-66-29032

[email protected] More than 10,000 people were directly or indirectly involved in the GYSD celebrations throughout Bulgaria, which received extensive coverage by both local and national media. Many new youth groups joined the initiative for National Service Week this year, which included the participation of diverse local community institutions. GYSD in Bulgaria is becoming a year-round program that will demonstrate and highlight the results each April. Following the GYSD celebrations a special training workshop on Service Learning will be provided for partners, who will keep regular contact with all participating groups and institutions in an effort to facilitate an informal sharing process. In addition,

the results from the National Conference "Young people in the focus of Institutions" will have its follow up discussion forum meetings later in November of this year. In attendance of the GYSD events were MRS. Pardu - US Ambassador's wife; Peace Corps Country director MR. Carl Halerdorfer, MRS. Laura Jacoby - the new director of the Peace Corps youth program, a senior staff from the Ministry of Youth and Sports, and Reneta Veneva - director of National Alliance for Volunteer Action etc. Among the sponsors were a local cleaning company in Gabrovo and the Charles Stuart Mott Foundation.

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22. Burkina Faso National Lead Agency: Reseau Africain des Jeunes contre le Sida du Burkina

Faso Number of Participants:

09 BP 324 Ouagadougou, Kadiogo 09

Contact: Bakiono Bagnomboe Tel: 226-42-11-79


23. Burundi National Lead Agency: Youth in Reconstruction of the World in Destruction

(YRWD) Number of Participants:

B.P. 6144 Bujumbura

Contact: Prosper Ndabishuriye Tel: 257-920-609

[email protected] Unable to organize due to conflicts in the country.

24. Cambodia National Lead Agency: Khmer Youth Association


#135A St. 259 Toek La-ak I, Tuoi Lork

Phnom Penn

Contact: Kim Eng Yong Tel: 855-23-884-306


25. Cameroon National Lead Agency: Association of UNESCO Volunteers


BP. 749 Limbe, S.W. Province 11900

Contact: Victor Atanga Tel: 237-794-9524

[email protected] The GYSD celebrations in Cameroon were organized by Association of UNESCO volunteers, together with the liaison Center of ARHC in Ndobo, Douala. The committee included the Volunteers of ARHC, youth and local representatives from the district health area. They organized an open day for 30 people in Ndobo, Douala to educate young volunteers and trainees of Charity Health Care Foundation on the GYSD celebrations. The young nursing aid students were given free RH/FP/STDS/HIV/AIDS tests by the volunteers of ARHC. They organized a public awareness campaign in Mudeka field for 2,000 people. The total celebrations reached out to a total of 17,430 people in rural, urban areas and in different regions. An awareness campaign on Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) included the participation of officials from public, government, educational, NGOs, youth groups, Community Based Organizations, civil society and UN system, in which 5,000 people participated. Projects included: clean-up campaigns to protect eco-systems and water quality, involving approximately 6,000 people; peer counseling on HIV/AIDS;. a forum on use of ICT for development attended by 140 participants; . capacity-building on sustainable development initiatives;, a training on reproductive health for children, and

a volunteer resource fair on peace initiatives. In Cameroon the Adele Reproductive Health Centre Collaborated with GTZ, SWAA, Charity Health Care Foundation and CAMNAFAW youth forum for the GYSD activities. More than 5000 rural youth were directly involved and more than 18,000 rural inhabitants were reached through media outreach. ARHC launched programs and activities that included public education and a youth awareness campaign on GYSD, round table meetings, STD, HIV/AIDS film screening, training on HIV/AIDS and R/H/FP programs in the rural hamlets, and a football match in Mudeka. GYSD celebrations coincided with the National Youth Day and the International Women’s day in Cameroon so many notables, traditional authorities, political leaders, church leaders, groups and associations, and government officers took part in in the celebrations nationwide.

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26. Canada National Lead Agency: Volunteer Canada


330 Gilmour Street Ottawa, Ontario K2P 0R8

Contact: Tammie Winsor Tel: 613-231-4371

[email protected] Volunteer Canada promoted and coordinated GYSD efforts across Canada. Such efforts included the support of the Nova Scotia Secondary Schools Students’ Association Events Committee by asking all Nova Scotia High School Students to organize community projects during GYSD. Another project was called “Clear the Shelves!,” which is a university year-end Meal Exchange event that encourages students to literally clear their shelves of unwanted food, clothing and furniture and donate it to local organizations. In Montreal, young people were involved in a Meals-on-Wheels Program, which guaranteed food to 85 seniors across the city. The Community Service Council of Newfoundland organized a clothing/food/book drive to celebrate GYSD, and visited the local community groups of Perrault Place Community Centre, the SPCA, and the Paddon Home. A local guiding group in Sackville, New Brunswick spent several hours painting fish on city drains. In Calgary, a scavenger hunt was organized by the Youth Volunteer Corps (YVC) of Calgary, where youth volunteers divided into teams and spent a day in local neighborhoods collecting food for a food bank. In Napanee, the Youth Advisory Committee

recruited young people to assist in cleaning up a park, entertaining seniors, food drive, and a blitz for the Canadian Cancer Society. Also, guides and their leaders from the 1st Caledon East Guide Unit hiked part of the Trans Canada Trail way with garbage bags in hand as they beautify their community. In Kingston, Volunteer Kingston organized a display of opportunities called “Connecting with Youth” in an effort to recruit youth volunteers. Youth from the East Ferris Girl Guides and the 1st Astorville Brownies helped the All Heart Pet Rescue shelter by collecting much needed supplies. The Kapuskasing and District Association for Community Living in Kapuskasing, Ontario worked with five area high schools to collect Canadian Tire money. The money was donated to the local food bank. The Leduc Guiding Units volunteered their time to tend to the flower beds at the Leduc Civic Centre. Katimavik youth volunteers in St. Stephen, Montreal, Winnipeg, Calgary and Prince George, as well as some smaller communities across Canada were able to hold food banks, park cleanups, accompanied physically impaired adults to art exhibits and held Easter celebrations for disadvantaged children.

27. Central African Republic National Lead Agency: Federation Nationale des Organisations de Jeunesse


BP 2227 Bangui

Contact: Desire Dole Tel: 236-61-18-66 [email protected]

Due to conflict and political unrest in the country, the celebrations were postponed.

28. Chad National Lead Agency: Jeunesse Sans Frontiere


BP:4524 N'djamena, Chari Baguirmi

Contact: Ngabo N'djaha Tel: 235-29-92-06

[email protected] Youth without Frontier (YWF) formed a National Coordinating Committee for GYSD 2003 under the theme of “Relationship between Youth & AIDS and the Pacific Resolution of Conflicts”. The members of the NCC included Partners Action Association for Development, Youth Voluntaries Organization for Peace and Development, Chadian Struggle Against Poverty, Promoting Employment Association, Chadian Student National Union, Youth Associations for development, Development Association, Development Association, Chadian Girl Opening Association, Friendship Club, Scholar initiatives support for Schooling and training, Development Center of Arts and Cultural and Violence Struggle in Educating Area Association. They carried out a campaign to raise

awareness among 20,000 youth between 16-30 on the relationship between youth and AIDS. The activity was followed by the creation of school-based health clubs in different districts. They organized two debates and training orientation on the themes: Peace and good governing and Pacific resolution of conflict. They also organized a football match between different educational organizations in N’djaména. As part of their cultural activities they organized a sketch with the YWF team, a poem competition on the environment with ten schools, in which the winners were rewarded and all were entertained by three musical groups. Tibesti, Waltaklan and Djourio preformed for the celebrations.

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29. Chile National Lead Agency: Programa de Fomento al Voluntariado


Tucapel Jimenez #98 Pasaje 433. #1702

Santiago, Region Metropolitana Santiago

Contact: Miguel Garcia Lastarria Tel: 56-2-6960305

[email protected] The Program for the Support of Volunteerism in the Government of Chile organized the first “National Meeting of Volunteers.” It emphasized the social and civic commitment of volunteers to their communities, through the recognition of volunteers from the regions of Coquimbo, Valparaiso, Bio

Bio and Metropolitana. It included workshops and displays by volunteer organizations on their current projects and performing arts exhibitions. It was followed by a walk to the Presidential Palace, where a dialogue on the importance of volunteering was held with President Ricardo Lagos.

30. China National Lead Agency: Peking University Students' Union


P.O. Box D-12, Peking Universtiy Beijing, 100871

Contact: Xiaohua Mao Tel: 86-138-10000-202

[email protected] In Hong Kong the GYSD celebrations were focused on SARS: Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome. Many projects had the aim of raising awareness about the huge problem in the country. A volunteer campaign was held on prevention and still continues with the participation of more than 5000 people in a longer-term planning project. The theme was “Concerted Effort to Fight SARS”. The “SARS Prevention Volunteer Campaign” launched since end of March is co-organized with Radio Television Hong

Kong (RTHK) to mobilize volunteer resources all over the community to join forces and support the battle against

SARS. The Campaign not only raises public awareness, but also educates the public and disadvantaged groups on preventive measures. Within 1 month, about 5,000 volunteers (mainly youth aged 18 or above) had been recruited and many of them are college students. These volunteers helped in many local projects and the total outreach of the projects is still ongoing and cannot be accurately counted. It is

certain that these efforts are a huge success.

31. Colombia National Lead Agency: Corporacion Grupo Tayrona


Carrera 4, No. 12-74 Candelaria Centro Historico

Bogota, Cundinamarca 10612

Contact: Adriana Valenzuela Tel: 57-1-352-2132

[email protected] Corporacion Grupo Tayrona organized GYSD celebrations in Colombia. They took place in Bogotá, Cundinamarca, Boyacá, Cali, Cartagena, Cesar, Bucaramanga, Palmira, Barranquilla, Guaviare, Manizales, Pereira, Armenia, Amazonas, Casanare, Ibagué, Popayán, Medellín, Santa Marta, Barrancabermeja. The activities were divided into categories such as service, academic and cultural. The service activities included a campaign for oral hygiene, visits to elderly homes, park beautifications and capacity-building activities for young volunteers. The academic activities included forums, conferences in schools

and universities, workshops, youth exchanges and a recruiting campaign for volunteers. The cultural activities

consisted of a cultural festival, parties, bazaars, concerts, performances, puppet shows and art exhibitions. Organizers also gave out awards to best volunteer projects, recognizing their commitment to youth volunteerism in Colombia. Media outlets such as UN-radio Medellín, Asociación Radio Comunitaria de San Gil and Enlace 10 TV covered the

GYSD celebrations in Colombia.

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32. Congo, Democratic Republic of


Co-National Lead Agency: Development and Relief Ginger Group (DEREGG)

Co-National Lead Agency: International Religious for Peace

17 Av, Kindu, Ibanda Bukavu, South-Kivu 7140 Kigali

P.O. Box 84 Kinshasa, 24 Aero



Contact: Rev. Andre Mukenge Contact: Bayubasire Djanda Joel In the Democratic Republic of Congo, International Religious for Peace and Development and Relief Ginger Group formed a National Coordinating Committee that included ten youth organizations: ALPROSO, KAGALA, AGEEP, MULIHYO, JUDES, AJUVDB, UPDH, SEEDAV and DAUPHAIN MUNZIHIRWA-KATALIKO. They organized a volunteer training for 1,600 young people in Kinshasa, which focused on maintaining peace in a country that has been ravaged by war. The goal was to empower these volunteers to train their peers who are struggling against violence, civil war and torture of all forms. They organized a workshop on the protection of women and children, targeting the heath situation of 800 wives in rural areas of Kinshasa. They also had a national debate on environmental issues for many schools and 400 volunteers participated in Kinshasa and Brazzaville. The debate raised awareness about the importance of protecting the natural environment and the power of young people to play a role in peace-building. Their environmental activities included: painting, clean-up campaigns, tree-planting in public places and crossroads at five sites: Bagira, Ibanda, Kadutu, Uvira and Mbobero. They

hosted a conference and debates on topics such as youth and HIV/AIDS, youth employment and social change, peace and decision making. A delegate from the office of the Governor gave the opening speech for the celebrations, followed by presentations from members of the NCC. As part of relief activities coordinated by the organizers, 250 hungry, sick, displaced and homeless people from poorer families were provided with 250 bars of soap, 250kg of beans, 250kg of sugar, 100 combs, 150 books and clothing. As part of their outreach to senior citizens, 20 young and adult volunteers provided training session on using the Internet. A Youth Communication Center project is now being set up and will be ready in 6 months. A peace festival was also staged, which included free concerts, sketches, folk dances and poems about reconciliation and the peace process. They also launched a campaign against child enrollment into militias, rebel and army groups. At the end of the events, a cocktail event was offered, which drew participants from towns such as Bukavu, Uvira and their peripheries.

33. Cook Islands National Lead Agency: Ministry of Youth & Sports


PO Box 98 Rarotonga

Contact: Ruth Pokura Tel: 682-27076

[email protected] The GYSD celebration in the Cook Islands was launched on April 7 and was organized by the Ministry of Youth and Sports. The main program in Rarotonga included Radio Teen Seen Program on April 8, "Titikaveka College Literature Promotion" on April 9, CITC Radio Talkback & Teen Seen Program on April 10 and a Youth Rally on April 13. In the outer island program, the following activities were held: Mangaia School Poem

Competition & Sports Activities, Dancer of the Year Competition, Tree Planting & Clean-Up activities, Voluntary Working Bee Areora, the Final Night of the Dancer of the Year and a Youth Rally for Service. The celebrations were closed with an Individual Denomination Church Services & Youth Rally. GYSD received media coverage in newspapers and in television reports.

34. Costa Rica National Lead Agency: Fundacion Laberinto


San Pedro Montes de Oca, 850 Sur Parque San José, 300-1009

Contact: Rodrigo Hernandez Tel: 506-225-1351

[email protected] To be confirmed.

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35. Côte d'Ivoire


Co-National Lead Agency: RGAJ

Co-National Lead Agency: YES Côte d'Ivoire Network

Boulevard de l'université 22 BP 1689

Cocody, Abidjan

03 BP 2329 Abidjan, Région des Lagunes 225



Contact: Moise Kouadio Contact: Yao Maxime Konan Canceled due to conflict in the country

36. Croatia National Lead Agency: Croatian Student Union


Trg zrtava fasizma 13 Zagreb, 10 000

Contact: Tomislav Tomasevic Tel: 385-1-461-1051

[email protected] In Zagreb, a Youth Fair was launched to present youth and NGOs with the opportunity to learn about each other and to present their work. Roundtables were organized on Youth Volunteerism and approximately 10,000 participants are

expected to have participated. Further events were also organized in the major cities of Rijeka, Osijek and Spilt in an effort to raise awareness of youth as stakeholders in decision-making processes.

37. Czech Republic National Lead Agency: KSDM (Circle of Czech Youth NGOs)


Senovázné nám. 24 Praha 1, CZ-116 47

Contact: Miroslav Prokes Tel: 420-234-621-375

[email protected] In the Czech Republic, Kruh sdruzení detí a mládeze CR (KSDM), organized the Global Youth Service Day celebrations, which were sponsored in a large part by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports. To kick off the celebrations, a National Children and Youth Parliament was organized in cooperation with the City Council of Prague, which gathered 50 local and regional children's parliaments to address participation rights of Children, as outlined in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. A survey was also conducted priori to the national referendum on the accession of the Czech Republic to the European Union, with over 1,000 college students gathering questions young people had related to the issues. The winning group

conducting the survey in each region of the country is being awarded a week-long trip to a junior college in the EU. A Training Course for Youth Volunteers was also organized together with the Ministry of Education, Youth & Physical Training, to work as multipliers in their communities and further engage their peers in volunteerism. Attending the celebrations were the Mayor of Prague, H.E. Ramiro Cibrian, EU Ambassador in Czechia and Ms. Petra Buzkova, Minister of Education, Youth and Sports. Among the membersof the National Coordinating Committee were DUHA, Youth Initiative for Sustainable Development, UNITED for Intercultural Action and AMAVET.

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38. Dominican Republic National Lead Agency: Alianza ONG


Bolivar 452, Apto. 1-A Edificio Plaza, Gazcue

Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional

Contact: Addys Then Marte Tel: 809-221-9192

[email protected] Alianza ONG coordinated the GYSD celebrations this year in collaboration with Asociación de Jóvenes Amantes de la Paz, Peace Corps DR and the United Nations Association of the Dominican Republic (UNA-DR). It organized events such as the Fair for Youth Volunteer Service, which gathered 2000 young volunteers, teachers and youth coordinators. It

was an important event to exchange information, resources and experiences related to youth activism and service-learning opportunities for young people. It also coordinated other events such as the opening of a health care institution for young people, a clean up campaign, dialogue sessions, forestation events and an ecumenical prayer service.

39. Ecuador National Lead Agency: Foro Nacional de la Juventud


Av. 10 de Agosto 4805 y Mañosca Quito, Pichincha

Contact: Myriam Alejandra Delgado Tel: 593-2-2256-401

[email protected]; [email protected] In Ecuador, the Foro Nacional de la Juventud formed the National Coordinating Committee of more than 20 organizations for coordinating GYSD projects and was successful in getting the media to cover all of their activities. A national campaign was organized to raise awareness in

the multiple ways to volunteer, by showcasing interviews of young volunteers in different radio stations. Forums across the country were also organized fostering dialogue among volunteer and facilitating the exchange of experiences.

40. Egypt National Lead Agency: Future Youth Club


9, Elborg St Leadership Preparation Center

Elgazira, Cairo

Contact: Waleed Sadeek Tel: 2012-483-1705

[email protected] Cancelled due to funding constraints.

41. Ethiopia National Lead Agency: Fatumatu Zehara Aid Organization(FZAO)


P.O. Box 14049 Addis Ababa, 14049

Contact: W/o Yemsrach Ayele Tel: 251-1-754293


42. Fiji National Lead Agency: Ministry of Youth, Employment Opportunities & Sports


P.O. Box 2448 Government Building, Suva

Contact: William Naisara Tel: 679-3315960

[email protected] The Ministry of Youth, Employment Opportunities & Sports of Fiji Islands organized GYSD 2003 in their country. There was a nationwide clean-up campaign held during the National Youth Week (NYW), an annual event that marks and recognizes the importance of youth and their contribution towards nation-building and community development. The focus of 2003 was the Clean-up Campaign, which succeeded in mobilizing thousands of young people and served to demonstrate community-building initiatives amongst young people. Each of the Ministry’s Divisions (North, West, Central and Eastern) organized its own clean-up. Approximately 6000 young

people from each division took part in this initiative. All together 15,000 young people participated. The Youth Parliament in Suva City was initiated in 2003 to encourage young people to actively participate in decision-making processes, in which 72 parliamentarians represented their constituencies to voice their concerns on defining issues. This year's youth parliamentarians consisted of school youths who are actively participating at various level of youth work in their communities. Issues deliberated in the parliament included: Good Governance, Education & Training, Youth Health, Employment Creation & Empowerment.

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43. France National Lead Agency: Étudiants Contre Le Sida


Palais de la Mutualité Place A.Jutard Lyon, F-69003

Contact: J.L. d'Estournel de Maniban Tel: 33-478-01-8624


44. Gabon National Lead Agency: Nouvelle Afrique


BP:4105 Libreville, 241

Contact: Felix Nemi Gwodog Tel: 241-091976


45. Gambia, The National Lead Agency: Lend a Hand Society


P.O. Box 2914 Serekunda

Kanfing, KMC

Contact: Lamin Kamara Tel: 220-913-724

[email protected] In the Gambia, Lend A Hand Society organized NCC meetings with 16 youth organizations at its centre in Kanifing for planning GYSD 2003. The NCC was able to mobilize volunteers who went on a four-day school outreach to talk about the concept of GYSD and its significance. This exercise included 9 schools in Banjul and Serrekunda at the end of March. On April 11th there were awareness campaigns in seven secondary and technical schools. The campaigns were based on facts about HIV/AIDS and its

effects on young people. Alongside these activities, youth talk-shows took place on two radio stations (Radio 1FM & City Limits Radio), which were conducted at the end of March and early April 2003 on the significance of youth rendering services to community. The last two activities, Musical Jamboree and Youth Conference were not possible due to lack of funds. The total number of people reached by these activities is estimated to be over eight thousand.

46. Georgia


Co-National Lead Agency: Green Earth

Co-National Lead Agency: Association For Farmers Rights Defense (AFRD)

4V Mazniashvili Street Tbilisi, 380002

142 Tsereteli Ave. Farmers House Tbilisi, 380019



Contact: Khaka Nadiradze Contact: Nugzar Meladze Report unavailable at time of printing.

47. Germany National Lead Agency: Youth for Intergenerational Justice & Sustainability: YOIS


Rissener Landstr. 193 Hmaburg, 22559

Contact: Franziska Seel Tel: 49-40-822-90424 [email protected]

Events were cancelled.

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48. Ghana National Lead Agency: Network for Attitude Change


P.O.Box GP4748 Greater Accra, 7000

Contact: Clement Achim Gyimah Tel: 233-277410050

[email protected] A radio talk was carried out to brief the public about GYSD activities. Thorough preparations were carried out to brief institutions about the celebrations and to plan the regional events. A volunteerism forum was held, where 300 young people participated on the theme young people changing the world through volunteerism. Many honourable guests were present and many youth led organisations were represented. A clean up excercise was carried out in Amasaman involving 500 people, called ’Let us give hand’. Then the regional GYSD celebrations took place in regional capitals, and the

activities were multi faceted, including cleanups, workshops and a football match. It is estimated that 5000 - 7000 people were involved and almost 100,000 people were served by the activities. Some of the officials that honoured the celebrations were: Mr. Joe Oji UNV resident director, Mrs. Sowah, director secondary education,Ghana Education Service, the Minister for Youth, Education and Sports, the national coordinator national youth GA district chief executive and all the 10 regional ministers.

49. Greece National Lead Agency: Institute of Philanthropy - United Way Greece


15, Menekratous Str. Athens, 116-36

Contact: Constantine Varvias Tel: 30-10-9021111


50. Grenada National Lead Agency: Ministry of Youth Sports and Community Development


Ministerial Complex Tanteen, St. Georges

Contact: Emmalin Pierre Tel: 473-444-3821

[email protected] For the third year in a row, the Division of Youth Affairs coordinated events in Grenada for GYSD 2003. This began with a launch event designed to encourage greater participation in the activities, which included an awards ceremony to recognize outstanding projects that were organized and implemented by young people for GYSD 2002. The ceremony was aired on the Grenada Broadcasting Network (GBN), which is the leading TV station in the country and the presentation of trophies and monetary prizes was made by the Minister

for Youth Affairs. The Division of Youth Affairs promoted the celebrations via media advertisements, the distribution of brochures and registration forms informing young people of GYSD and its goals. Furthermore, many group members were interviewed concerning their projects and GYSD by GBN TV News. Some of the activities that were organized included beautification projects, a sports day, construction work, visits to children’s homes and the elderly, as well as a toy drive for underprivileged children.

51. Guatemala National Lead Agency: Grupo Joven para la Comunicacion y el Desarrollo


3 Avendia 8-37 13 calle D 29-81

Zona 9, zona 7 101

Contact: Anabella Palomo Tel: 502-208-8078


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52. Guinea-Bissau National Lead Agency: National Youth Council of Guinea-Bissau


Sede Provisorio Instituto de Cinema Bissau, 746

Contact: Algassimo Ba Tel: 245-205-725


53. Guyana National Lead Agency: GuyberNet


P.O.Box 10885 Georgetown,

Contact: Trevor L. Benn Tel: 592-261-2945

[email protected] GuyberNet launched the National Coordinating Committee (NCC) for GYSD 2003 including Habitat for Humanity (Guyana) Ltd., Volunteer Youth Corps, Lifeline Counselling Services, Queens College Interact Club, Queens College Students’ for Environmental Protection, Guyana Responsible Parenthood Association (GRPA), Y-Teens of the Young Women Christian Association (YWCA), The Plaisance Dorcas Club Youth Group, Kings College Youth and Culture Club and the Guyana Junior Chamber (The Jaycees). The NCC organized events such as a Gift hamper distribution to 20 PLWHAs (Persons Living With HIV/ AIDS), a House

Building Exercise, the official launching of the UNEP Initative “Plant for the Planet” Campaign and a Street Children Outreach Programme. Other participating groups assisted residents with health and hygiene care and co-ordinate all recreational activities, planted a flower garden on the lawns of the Trinity Methodist Church yard, provided lunch and food hampers by young volunteers to senior citizens and repainted a pedestrian crossing in the vicinity of a downtown pre-school. The celebrations were attended by both international and national government figures.

54. Haiti National Lead Agency: GROUPE SOLIDARITE (GROSOL)


11, Rue Romelus Port-au-Prince, Ht 6119

Contact: Claude Peyeen Tel: 509-221-5322


55. Hungary National Lead Agency: Batthyany Lajos Gimnazium


23 Rozgonyi ut Nagykaniza, Zala county 8800

Contact: Janos Blasszauer Tel: 36-30-380-900 [email protected]

Unable to organize; Spring Day in Europe was underway.

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56. India National Lead Agency: Indian Federation of United Nations Associations

(IFUNA) Number of Participants: 15,000

12-A Janpath Lane New Delhi, 110-001

Contact: Suresh Srivastava Tel: 91-11-332-7791

[email protected] The Indian Federation of United Nations Associations observed Global Youth Service Day 2003 by involving various Youth Organizations, Non-Governmental Organizations and State UNAs of IFUNA. This year the main theme of the observance of GYSD was on Water Management, Water Conservation and Cleanliness in slum clusters, hospitals and villages. The Orissa Youth Organization involved youth in cleaning hospitals. The Youth Organization from Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) launched a campaign for raising awareness of keeping Rivers, Ponds and Lakes clean. The Youth Organization from Pune (Maharashtra) distributed pamphlets on that day about AIDS-related problems. The Youth Organization from Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh) organized environmental programs in schools. Another organization from Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh) held a procession for the upliftment of women and the girl child. The Madhya Pradesh United Nations Associations' activities concentrated on water management. The Bengal Federation of United Nations Association observed GYSD in Kolkata and had a month-long series of activities. Youth and students located in different parts of the city were contacted in clubs and schools, with the purpose of educating them in creating a pollution-free environment. As a part of their outreach, banners and plackards were displayed containing information about GYSD. Caps were distributed to the young men with logo of the WFUNA. Leaflets were distributed, particularly in slum areas, urging people to observe the day and join the central meeting held in a slum area of Ward No.4 of the Kolkata Corporation. The program was inaugurated by Mr. Mohammed Salim, Minister of Minorities Development & Welfare, Self -Employment for Urban Youth, Youth Services and Technical Education, Government of West Bengal. Sitaram Sharma, Secretary General, WEBFUNA was the Chief Speaker. Mr. Dilip Banerjee, Councilor of Kolkata Corporation, presided over the function. The Minister, Mr. Sitaram Sharma, Mr. Dilip Banerjee and Mr. Amalesh Dasgupta, Convenor of the program, initiated a clean-up campaign, which succeeded in mobilizing a large number of youth in the locality. Chocolates and sweets were distributed to the youth and children of the locality and members of Paikpara Netaji Sangha took an active part in organizing the program. The Haryana United nations Foundation observed the day by tree plantation. The Orissa United Nations Association observed GYSD by visiting leprosy patients and distributed food and clothes. The Bihar

United Nations Associations observed GYSD by organizing a Peace March against Violence towards children. The Uttar Pradesh United Nations Association organized a gathering for handicapped children. The Maharashtra United Nations

Association coordinated a cleaning campaign in slum areas. Jyotirmayee Mahila Samiti/YES Network organized a workshop on pathways for survival, which involved 40 leading NGOs and focused on volunteerism and community service. Other preparatory meetings were held in New Delhi and Orissa. The preparatory process also involved bringing many NGOs together to discuss community-service work. A network was formed to support youth empowerment and social

action. A training event for volunteers from 11 NGOs was held focusing on resource-mapping, community partnerships, mobilizing for action, fundraising, etc. The training program involved over 500 volunteers for 3 days. A newsletter has been created and published called "Youth Voice". There was also a formal observation of the GYSD celebration, which involved 17 NGOs, 2100 volunteers and 5,000 villagers. Activities focused on youth self -employment and a yearly plan of action for GYSD. Volunteers carried out community work of all kinds in Orissa. GYSD in north east India was arranged by the R S Lyngdoh Training Centre, an NGO based in Shillong, Meghalaya. In collaboration with Ribhoi Area Welfare Association, other events were organized in Meghalaya and Umsning village. Due to financial constraints, some planned activities in other states could not be organized. 51 volunteers helped actively in planning and coordinating the celebrations throughout the region. At UMSNING, in the Ri Bhoi District of the Meghalaya state, under the theme of youth for peace and development, three projects were organized. The first was repairing the village link road from the main road to RAWA office, which is 2km in length. Many more volunteers joined in later. An awareness-raising program was organized on HIV/AIDS and Drugs. More awareness-raising programs are being planned because of the lack of information about HIV/AIDS in communities. The third project was on organic farming. Anderson Company Shillong Bio Plus Division (organic manure division) joined the activities. The event was honored by Mr. B R L Nongbri the Chief Functionary at the R S Lyngdoh Training Centre.

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57. Indonesia National Lead Agency: Jakarta IAVE


Jl. Batusari no 80 Rt11/02 Batu Ampar

Jakarta, Timur 13510

Contact: Nurhayati Ali Assegaf Tel: 62-816-198-1006


58. Iran National Lead Agency: Iran Center for Future Researches (ICFR)


No. 32 - Goldan St. - Africa Ave. Teharn, 19668

Contact: Amir Farmanesh Tel: 98-911-2996896


59. Israel National Lead Agency: The Israeli Center For Youth Volunteerism


10 Kehilat Venezia St. Tel Aviv, 64

Contact: Meirav Levy Tel: 972-3-6446125

[email protected] The Israeli Center for Youth Volunteerism postponed the "Youth Volunteers Flourish within the Community" due to the security situation in Israel, the war and the terror threats. However they organized two other activities which achieved great success, including hosting the "Innocence in a Time of Distress" conference in collaboration with other organizations. The second was a unique conference dedicated to building professional identity for youth volunteer

managers. The Israeli Center is an organization that aims to increase the number of youth volunteers and emphasize the benefits of youth volunteerism. The coordinators who took part were fascinated by the content and the environment of the conference. They also managed to achieve another goal, connecting and networking organizations that promote and manage youth volunteers.

60. Italy National Lead Agency: UNISER scrl


Via Bruni, 38 Forli, FC 47100

Contact: Daniela Farinelli Tel: 39-543-370112

[email protected] In Italy, UNISER Scarl organized the GYSD celebration beginning on April 4th, with preparatory activities in 2 schools in cooperation with the European Volunteer Service, which was followed by a party for the GYSD volunteers. On April 11th, a conference was organized on the topic of "Youth Participation, International Voluntary Service and Cooperation: What Actions to Undertake?" Attending the event were local and national representatives form the Emilia-Romagna Region, the Social Policies Department, Italian National Agency of the Youth

Programme / Ministry of Welfare, the Forli Town Council, ARCI Culture and Development, Populorum Progressio and

other associations. The following day, an NGO Fair was organized which gathered over 35 associations. Among the activities of the Fair were intercultural and recreational performances, street theater, music and workshops. The participants were entertained by the Band of Kressbronn and the Forli School of Tam Tam, and the event culminated with a

celebration at the Valverde ARCI Club.

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61. Japan National Lead Agency: IAVE Japan


1-6-305 Naitou-chou Shinjuku-ku

Tokyo, 160-0014

Contact: Maki Okae Tel: 81-90-9312-6270

[email protected] IAVE Japan celebrated GYSD activities in Aichi and in Tokyo. In Tokyo, they coordinated a GYSD executive committee, which consisted of university students who had many chances to go abroad for volunteer work, but little chance to volunteer in their city. The committee planned two main events. One was focused on education in elementary school, and another was skills-training. They visited and held classes at the elementary school in Aichi on the theme of global and social challenges. In another class, about 60 children (in 6th grade) participated. Phuan, an organization which supports Thailand’s NGOs, collaborated in this event. IAVE plans to have more than three classes like this and to collaborate with more educational organizations as a result

of the experience. Some university students made their own volunteer groups and learned about leadership and facilitation, which proved to be very effective for group management and NGO capacity-building. It provided a good chance to hear advice from volunteer specialists. IAVE accepts about 30 people a month to this seminar and they plan to continue this event once a month during the year. In Aichi, they held a party to help young people learn about many kinds of volunteer projects which were organized. They invited youth volunteer leaders form each category who shared their experiences. All the participants discussed “what it means to volunteer”.

62. Jordan National Lead Agency: Women Organization to Combat Illiteracy


P.O. Box 9518, Al Faroq Amman, 11191

Contact: Lubna F. Bajjali Tel: 962-6-5234014


63. Kenya National Lead Agency: Kenya Youth Foundation


P.O. Box KFFHC 30762 Nairobi, 00100

Contact: Tom Onyango Omondi Tel: 254-2-4442795 [email protected]

In Kenya, the National GYSD Lead Agency, Kenya Youth Foundation, collaborated with St. John’s Community Centre (SJCC), Centre for Youth in Sustainable Development, YMCA-Kenya and the Institute for Development Studies-University of Nairobi in organizing the GYSD 2003 activities. The GYSD ’03 Kenya activities focused more on community service by young people in the country. In line with this, the activities involved painting of community toilets at the St. John’s Community area in Pumwani Division, HIV/AIDS counselling and awareness campaigns, and environmental clean-ups. These events were wrapped up with dramatic performances, traditional dances and soccer games by various youth groups at the SJCC grounds. Over 1200 youth

were directly involved in these activities and more than 10,000 nationwide learned about GYSD celebrations through the media (mainly radio stations that gave coverage to the preparatory process of the events). The GYSD ’03 Kenya benefited immensely from two major institutions, the Constitution of Kenya Review Commission and Nairobi City Council when their officials launched and opened the events respectively. The Kenya Youth Foundation also donated books of diverse subjects to the St. John's Community Centre. The GYSD '03 event culminated with the official launch of the Community Service-Leaning Curriculum which would be run by KYF in close collaboration with the SJCC.

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64. Korea, Republic of (South) National Lead Agency: Korea Youth Volunteer Center


#906, 142, Woomyeon-Dong-Ku Seocho, Seoul 137-715

Contact: Jeoung-Bae Kim Tel: 82-2-578-4104

[email protected] In Korea, the Korean Youth Volunteer Center collaborated with Volunteer Education Research for Korean elementary and secondary schools, Korean National Commission for UNESCO, the Youth Volunteer Center Conference, Korean Association of Volunteer Centers, the National Council of Organizations in Korea, Volunteer 21, Korea Council of Volunteers Organization for GYSD. The national committee established National Youth Service Week and for this week, 99 groups volunteered nationally to assist the elderly, the impoverished, children, people in crisis, community

development and then submitted reports. The reports estimate the total number of participants to be 52,034. a commemoration ceremony for National Youth Service Week was held on 26th April in Seoul where 200 young people participated. In the ceremony awards were given to 20 groups and a fund raising campaign and bazaar was held in support of the suffering children in Iraq. A sum of $1615 was collected from the campaign and bazaar which was given to the Iraqi mission in Korea.

65. Kuwait National Lead Agency: Ministry of Education – Department of School Activities


P.O. Box 77 Alardiyah, CN 92551

Contact: Majed Alali Tel: 965-976-5200

[email protected] In Kuwait the Ministry of Education organized the GYSD celebrations in schools throughout the country. The activities proposed as part of the celebration were promoted in person by Mr. Majed Al-Ali, who circulated an official paper to all schools in the State of Kuwait at different stages to participate in GYSD with the rest of the world. The schools displayed the activities of their students in differentways. But unfortunately the celebrations coincided with the circumstances of war on Iraq, which affected much of their activities to a large scale. Accordingly the Ministry of Education closed all the schools and ordered the students to remain at home for two weeks in April, afraid of the danger that the students faced as a result of incoming fire from Iraq, including rockets falling on Kuwaiti soil on a daily basis. Still

the schools proved the efforts of their students at different levels of activities in the first and the last week of April. In the middle of April, there was a holiday because of the war circumstances. The most important activities and programs, which were organized by the school to celebrate GYSD 2003 were as follows: schools participated in an artistic exhibition to display the students’ products and achievements, they arranged different seminars, lectures and workshops for youth, organized different visits for several youth organizations and held an artistic competition among schools. It is difficut for the NLA to supply the statistics about the participants due to the negative reflections of the war circumstances on the nature of their work.

66. Kyrgyzstan National Lead Agency: NGO "League of Volunteers


160, Chuy Prospect Bishkek, 720040

Contact: Meerim Shamudinova Tel: 996-312-611211

[email protected] In Kyrgyzstan, the League of Volunteers was selected as the National Lead Agency for coordinating Global Youth Service Day. Given their network of volunteer centers, celebrations were held in just about every major city throughout the country. Every Volunteer Center prepared its own program for celebration, some of which are described here. In Bishkek, a two-day orientation course in universities called "Youth Change the World" was organized to spread the knowledge about volunteer movement and GYSD. A clean-up was organized in the recreational area "Seyil," a

trade exhibition of poor sight children's drawings in Central Square of Bishkek collected money for a boarding school. Another team visited directly that school and spent their time with the students. These activities were

widely announced on youth radio stations and mass media and supported by UNV and Konrad Adenauer Foundation and famous disco and nightclubs provided tickets. Volunteers developed posters and flyers, which were distributed in

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Bishkek. Volunteer Center "Leader" Karakol organized debating-society on Volunteerism in NGO sector. Volunteer Center "Volunteer Factory" in Balykchi city organized 3 days of celebrations, including the distribution of leaflets about GYSD and volunteerism, and closed with a concert dedicated to Global Youth Service Day. As the result of this action "Volunteers' factory" received more than 40 calls from young people interested in volunteering. Volunteer Center "Fortune" in Batken town conducted a radio lottery. Organizers prepared 100 lottery-tickets, which were sold, for 10 soms per item. All proceeds were spent on prizes for

participants. Djalalabat Region's Volunteer center "Chance" in Kerben village carried out ecological actions, including cleaning the village's main road and caring for the trees along it. Coverage for the celebrations was provided by Vecherniy Bishkek, Moya Stolitsa (Bishkek Newspapers), Europe + (popular radio station) and the events were supported by the United Nations Volunteers, the Konrad-Adenauer Foundation, UNV Resource Center and the following nightclubs: Bishkek Soho, Savoy, Space, Emporio and Discovery.

67. Lebanon National Lead Agency: Association for Volunteer Services


P.O. Box 136104 Beirut, 2049-4232

Contact: Dr. Patricia Nabti Tel: 961-1-797247

[email protected] / www.avs.org.lb More than 3500 youth volunteers between the ages of 3 and 30 years were mobilized in Lebanon during Global Youth Service Days 2003. Fifty-four schools and youth groups planned and implemented 71 service projects between April 11 and 13. The Association for Volunteer Services, the National Lead Agency for GYSD in Lebanon, included extensive information about GYSD on its website (www.avs.org.lb) and formed the Committee to Mobilize Youth Volunteering to help organize GYSD Lebanon. Together, AVS and the Commitee established the Volunteer Youth Leadership Forum with youth representing more than 80 organizations and schools. The committee selected the slogan “We can make a difference …Let’s volunteer!” which has since been adopted

as the slogan for AVS. GYSD Lebanon was held under the patronage of the Minister of Social Affairs, Dr. Assaad Diab, who is also the Chairman of the National Committee on Volunteering. In addition to his patronage, three youth celebrities helped to celebrate GYSD and will continue for the year to help AVS, the Committee and the Forum promote youth volunteering in Lebanon: Actress Viviane Antonius, Actor Badih Abu Chakra, and Poet Mehdi Mansour. All three youth celebrities visited GYSD projects and the poet wrote a poem set to music about volunteering. Minister Diab and Actor Badih Abu Chakra participated in

distributing 105 certificates at the GYSD Recognition Ceremony on May 17 held as part of the Fifth Annual Volunteer Opportunities Fair and posters of over 40 of the GYSD projects were displayed at the Fair.

68. Liberia National Lead Agency: IAVE Liberia


P.O. Box 3183 Monrovia, 1000

Contact: Jacob D. Massaquoi, II Tel: 231-227602

[email protected] The Global Youth Service Day 2003 celebration was very successful in Liberia. The Liberia National Coordinating committee (LNCC) was comprised of fifteen (15) members, namely: IAVE-Liberia, YMCA-Liberia, ZODWOCA Inc., Boys Scott of Liberia, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Youth and Sports (Chairman), Ministry of Labor, University of Liberia, CARE Liberi, Secure Risk Liberia, ECO Bank Liberia Limited, Liberia Marketing Association, Ministry of Gender Development, YODSU, Inc & Women Aid, Inc Liberia. The media play a very important role in the success of the GYSD 2003 program. As many as six media groups took part- DC 101.0 Radio Station, The Liberian Broadcasting System (LBS), The NEWS newspaper, The Monrovia Guardian newspaper and the inquirer News Paper among others. The entire event kicked off on the 28th of March 2003 with an HIV/AIDS awareness and workshop in the Buzzi quarters community school with 2500 students and community leaders taking part with the theme " Take AIDS awareness to the people. The youth of Bardnesville estate total of 500 were able to repair a one mile road connecting Bardnesville

estate to the New Georgia estate helping 15,000 community members. The youth constructed a bus stop in the bus pact with 8,000 community estate dwellers benefiting especially during this rainy season. The ministry of Labor together with the LNCC launch the Youth employment project by awarding 75 students vacation job which will enable them pay their school fees. The goal of the project is fighting poverty through youth empowerment. IAVE through the GYSD network with the ministry of education has started a networking of several secondary schools through IT called SchoolNet Africa. This project will benefit over 20,000 students in 30 schools. SchoolNet was able to sponsor the country representative Moses Soribah to a one week conference in Botswana started April 25-may 2, 2003. As a result, a child soldier project was awarded to IAVE -Liberia. Finally, an international musical project called “Transformation: There Is A Way” was launched in collaboration with Ms. Frances Rae Key’s International Peace Performers, based in Jacksonville, Florida. The goal of the project is to promote peace through music.

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69. Macedonia, Fmr Yugoslav Rep. of


National Lead Agency: Creative & Healty Youth

National Lead Agency: Internacionalna Mreza za Obrazovanie i Resursi - IMOR

St. Gavril Radomir no. 8b Skopje, 1000

Milton Manaki 17 Bitola, 7000


Tel: 389-47252524 [email protected]

Contact: Gjorgji Damjanovski Contact: Mimoza Anastoska-Jankulovska Global Youth Service Day in Macedonia was organized by Creative & Healthy Youth, together with Internacionalna Mreza za Obrazovanie i resursi (IMOR), the Association for Democratic Initiatives and HANSM. Among the activities marking the celebrations were Hands on IT, a free training course that educated youth on the use of information technology in order to communicate with their peers around the world. IT Education for Project-Based Learned was also organized at the IT Lab of

IMOR, teaching young people on the innovative use of IT for implementation of projects. The program MultiHIGH was also organized as a multi-ethnic campaign against drugs, which first connected youth NGOs from across the country

and then culminated with a ceremony at the National Park "Vodjo" near Skopje. National TV's Youth Channel provided coverage for the events there and support for the on-going implementation of this program is being provided by the Macedonian government - Agency for Youth and Sport. Additional coverage was provided by local TV stations in Bitola.

70. Malawi National Lead Agency: Matinidi Youth Organization


P.O. Box 2931 Blantyre, Southern Province

Contact: Dickens Rodrick Kambalame Tel: 265-89-77-22

[email protected] The Matindi Youth Organization in Malawi formed an NCC with Peoples Progressive Movement, Youth Development Foundation, National Youth Council of Malawi and together organized an array of eight projects for GYSD 2003. The Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, the Mayor of the City of Blantyre and the Dean of Health Studies at the University of Malawi were involved in their activities. The

volunteers involved benefited in terms of recognition by their communities and skills for the organization of special events. The community also benefited form the projects because they have learned to do other community projects by themselves without waiting for the government to do everything for them. This has boosted youths’ desire to participate in youth service programs.

71. Malaysia National Lead Agency: World Youth Foundation


142/2 Complex Munshi Abdullah Jalan Munshi Abdullah

Melaka, 75100

Contact: Varsha Ajmera Tel: 606-2815196 [email protected]

Postponed until September.

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72. Mali National Lead Agency: A.M.E.C.S


Korofina sud,Rroute de Koulikoro Porte 660

Bamako, BP2024

Contact: Moussa Yattara Tel: 223-6753418

[email protected] In Mali, the Malian Association for Cultural and Scholar Exchange and Volunteering (AMECS) formed the NCC, which included Association de Babiabougou, Yirwere Rewbe, Youth Employment summit Country Network, Ministry of Youth and Sport, Ministry of Education and UNDP to celebrate GYSD 2003. They launched programs and activities, which included a large media campaign (TV, radio, newspaper, tracts, flyer etc.) On the first day on they launched campaigns on HIV/AIDS prevention, violence prevention, drug abuse prevention and gun prevention. On the second day they launched a nationwide collection of

used clothes, in all the regions of the country (Kayes, Koulikoro, Sikasso, Segou, Mopti, Tombouctou, Gao, Kidal) with the support and participation of the Ministry of Youth and Sport. On the third day they distributed the clothes that were collected to an N.G.O. called Caritas Mali and the ceremony was covered by the media and TV, including the daily news. The young orphans from Caritas made a sketch and received an award for their contribution. The Mayor of Bamako, and other government officers participated and addressed the students and youth nation wide.

73. Malta National Lead Agency:

PATH [EYWD] - Malta Number of Participants:

Fralaw, Triq ic-Cawsli Qormi, QRM 11

Contact: Charlo Seychell Tel: 356-99-45-624


74. Mauritania National Lead Agency: Association Mauritanienne pour le Developpement et la

Protection de l'Environnement (AMDPE) Number of Participants: 1,500

BP 897 Nouakchott

Contact: Mohamdy Ould El Hadj Brahim Tel: 222-6420574 [email protected]

In Mauritania AMDPE collaborated with 10 national NGOs and networks that are working in youth development and the Mauritanian Governement, represented by the Ministry of Youth and Employment, to achieve the activities organized in the framwork of GYSD 2003 celebration. More than 1,500 were involved directly and arround 15,000 others sensitized by the different mean of media (Radio, TV, Newspapers). A large campaign aim to fight against desertification named "Stop Desert" was organized in collaboration the community

associations by planting trees in the main cities of Mauritania: Nouakchott, Nouadhibou, Rosso,Kiffa and Kaedi. Furthermore, roundtables and conferences were held on youth employement and other issues concerning the youth in general. Traditional theatral and musical sessions on these different themes were also organized. Football matches between youth teams were held in order to mobilize and senstize youth population and the authorities working on youth issues about the objectives of GYSD.

75. Mauritius National Lead Agency: Halley Movement


P.O. Box 250 Curepipe

Contact: Mahendranath Busgopaul Tel: 230-674-6504 [email protected]

In Mauritius, Halley Movement involved several local NGO's in creating a safer environment for young people related to the Internet. The campaign was launched earlier at 'Le Labourdonnais Hotel' in the capital of Port-Louis and involved the vice-president of the Republic of Mauritius together with other eminent personalities. Seven regional workshops have been carried out to spread the message. Educational materials that were used to support this

campaign included stickers, posters and t-shirts. During the GYSD week, Halley Movement with its main partner, Internet Child Safety Foundation, launched a training program for fifty cyber-guides who would transmit the safe surfing message to some one thousand young people in schools and to the community. The GYSD celebrations were deemed to be a great success in Mauritius.

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76. Mexico National Lead Agency: Programa Jovenes Jovenes de DIF Nuevo Leon


Av. Morones Prieto No. 600 ote. Col. Independencia Monterrey, Nuevo Leon 64720

Contact: Juan Antonio Contreras Melin Tel: 81-8-1-28-8128

[email protected] In Mexico, the organization Programa Jovenes de DIF Nuevo Leon coordinated the GYSD celebrations with a series of events, starting with the “International Volunteer Meeting.” In this meeting, all volunteer groups from Mexico and Southern Texas gathered to exchange experiences and develop an International Volunteer Vision 2003. This event sponsored a group of sport activities, cultural spots and a plenary session. The meeting was followed by a gathering of 500 teams, each made up of 20 young people, who repainted walls covered by graffiti in Mexico City. The

Sistema para Desarrollo Integral de la Familia de Nuevo León (DIF Nuevo León) organized community projects such as the beautification and reforestation of parks, public squares, schools and community centers, the distribution of clothing, toys and food to rural communities, providing medicine to health community centers, river clean-ups; recreational activities and finally participating in the annual collection organized by the Mexican chapter of the Red Cross.

77. Moldova, Republic of National Lead Agency: National Committee on Volunteerism - Association for

Civic and Political Culture in Moldova Number of Participants:

str. Kogalniceanu 23 Chisinau, MD 2009

Contact: Radu Gorincioi Tel: 3732-20-35-00

[email protected] Report unavailable at time of printing..

78. Mongolia National Lead Agency: Mongolian Volunteers Association


Central Post Office-48; PO Box 195 Ulanbaatar, 210648

Contact: Bayartsetseg Terbish Tel: 976-11-322-690

[email protected] Mongolian Volunteers Association was in charge of the GYSD celebrations in Mongolia. Over 1200 people were actively involved in the celebration, which focused on public awareness and informative activities. It was broadcast through Mongolian TV channel and published in newspapers. There was a GYSD ceremony to explain the rationale behind GYSD and to give perspectives on development and volunteerism, in which 300 people

participated. Members of ’WE’ (Young Volunteers Club of the MVA) conducted a series of lessons in 5 high schools in Ulaanbaatar city. The focus of the lectures was to challenge youth to take part in a development process. Another activity was a networking meeting between youth clubs, university clubs, and representatives from youth NGOs, to encourage collaboration in organizing future volunteer activities; monthly meetings will follow.

79. Morocco National Lead Agency: Cosmos Medina Morocco


N 190 Hay Oued Dahab Ouarzazate, 45000

Contact: Soufyan Tazi Tel: 212-62-64-6798


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80. Mozambique National Lead Agency: Colmeia-Mozambican Association for Youth Development


Av. Martires de Mueda, 518 # 52 Maputo Maputo, Maputo CP 958

Contact: Helder Martins Mulhovo Tel: 258-82-471655

[email protected]

GYSD celebrations were held in 3 provinces, namely Maputo, Nampula and Zambezia in the north.

81. Namibia National Lead Agency: National Youth Council of Namibia


P.O. Box 60956 Katutura

Windhoek, 9000

Contact: Samuel Aochamub Tel: 264-61-248218

[email protected]

In Namibia, the National Youth Council collaborated with UNICEF to organize a series of workshops for GYSD at the Harmony Center, in the Khomas region, which were held April 7-10th. Prime Minister Right Honorable Theo-Ben Gurirab opened the GYSD 2003 celebration. The Prime Minister also indicates his commitment to promote GYSD in Namibia. The celebrations started with recreational activities, followed by an official opening by Hon. Dr. L. Amadilha from the Ministry of Health and Social Services on day two. Mr. M. K.Ilonga presented on the role and expectations of the NYC and its affiliate organizations. Participants discussed the decentralization process of NYC activities and NYC plans for 2003-2004. Ms. S.Aochamub presented on the theme of networking, exchange and international relations. Mr. M.Ilonga presented on Regional Youth Forum. Mr. S. Amenya presented health and Welfare;

ICT for development was lead by Mr. S.A.Aochamub; Ms. C. Schwartz presented employment promotion and environmental awareness. A leadership training followed the question and discussion session, lead by Mr. Ilonga. On day three the workshop focused on the topic of understanding HIV transmission, which was followed by peer educational activities where the UNICEF AHPP Program was presented. On the last day they had the presentation of 2003 Action Plan for the Regional Youth Forums and shared successes and failures of HIV/AIDS programs in small groups. Mr. Kruger led a discussion on the planning, implementation and evaluation from the Desert Research Foundation DRFN. A clean-up campaign on the beach was also organized in collaboration with Walvis Bay Local Youth Environmental Group.

82. Nepal National Lead Agency: Nepal Volunteer Association (NEVA)


P.O. Box 13803 Lazimpat-2

Kathmandu, 13803

Contact: Hari Man Lama Tel: 977-1-437892

[email protected]

Report unavailable at time of printing.

83. Netherlands National Lead Agency: THIMUN Youth Network


Sardiniepad 21 c/o THIMUN Foundation

Eindhoven, 5632 TZ

Contact: Reinhardt Smit Tel: 31-70-356-3273

[email protected]

Led by The Hague International Model United Nations' (THIMUN) Youth Network, GYSD celebrations in The Netherlands were successfully organized to include over 2,500 participants nationwide. As part of their activities, 100 children painted pictures and wrote poems about world peace and the environment, 350 people participated in a sponsored walk to raise money for the needy, 60 children set up restaurants in their classrooms to raise money for the Liliane Fonds, 350 children made greeting cards for the elderly and visited them in the homes, 200 people participated in a concert to raise money for WarChild, 17 people participated in a discussions with disabled people to learn about their lives, 520 people gave workshops with "Magic" as the title,

520 people performed a theatre production, 120 people surveyed security and safety in Amsterdam and then discussed their findings with the Mayor in a community dinner event, 20 students are working to convert office space to student homes, 15 people put up a world peace flag with the 12 largest nationalities in The Netherlands. Following the celebrations, the conversion of office space to student homes will continue, as well as organizing for next year's GYSD. Coverage for the celebrations was provided by Eindhoven's Dagblad, a local newspaper, and the events were sponsored by Programma

Jeugd and Fontys Hogescholen.

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84. Nicaragua National Lead Agency: Consejo de la Juventud de Nicaragua (CJN)


Bello Horizonte, De la Iglesia Pio X 2 cuadras arriba, 1 cuadra al Sur. 6ta Etapa, Casa k-92

Managua

Contact: María Auxiliadora Ampié Torrez Tel: 505-244-0000


85. Niger National Lead Agency: Association Nigerienne des Scouts de L'Environment

(ANSEN) Number of Participants: 3,600

BP 2013 . Niamey, Communate Urbaine de Niamey 1808

Contact: Noura Fatchima Tel: 227-75-4963

[email protected] In Niger, Global Youth Service Day 2003 was organized by the Association Nigérienne des Scouts de l’Environnement as NLA in partnership with Ministry of Youth, the National Youth Service Commission, UN Volunteers, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Environment, and the city Hall, media agencies, and others NGOs. GYSD received media coverage and attention. The activities included agricultural land restoration by young volunteers, sanitation in neighbourhoods and an evening show celebrity plus sensitising. The land restoration activity was organized in

Sorey, a village 7 km from Niamey the capital city. About 600 youths were mobilized for this activity. The second activity took place in Niamey, where 5 neighbourhoods were cleaned up by school children. About 1000 youths were mobilized through this activity. Finally in the third activity more than 2000 young people were mobilized for an evening orchestra show at the local Youth house. 3600 volunteers participated in the related projects this year, and 3000 of the total were youths.

86. Nigeria National Lead Agency: Central Educational Service


374, Bornu Way, Alagomeji Sabo, Yaba, Lagos 234

Contact: Tola Olujuwon Tel: 234-1-269-4812

[email protected] A three-day program was chosen for Global Youth Service Day 2003. The city of Warri, Delta state, Nigeria carried out the following activities: a march for peace and AIDS awareness (at least 30 people marched), and a football match for peace. The activities were limited due to political elections in Nigeria around the time for the celebrations and this coincided with the planned lecture on peace and conflict resolution. Due to the elections, it had to be cancelled. Another limitation was that the city of Warri had been engaged in serious inter-tribal conflicts just two months before this year’s GYSD celebration. This led to millions of

properties destroyed and thousands of lives impacted, which limited the number of participants in GYSD. The football match was honoured with the the distinguished Chairmanship of Miss Mirjam Vloedgraven (Holland) Volunteer Aid Program Manager. This was highly successful and remarkable due to the efforts of two football clubs. POLAVIS and TOPSTAR Football Club of Warri, Delta State, participated in the GYSD celebrations. Approximately 60 people were actively involved in the celebrations from different institutions and organisations and many people were reached by the celebrations.

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87. Pakistan


Co-National Lead Agency: Pakistan National Youth Council

Co-National Lead Agency: Youth Alliance For Human Rights

201 Habib Ullah Road Lahore, 54000

34-GG, Phase IV, DHA Lahore Cantt, Punjab 54000



Contact: Muhammad Moaz Contact: Rana Bilal Ahmad In Pakistan, Global Youth Service Day was celebrated with great zeal and with a strong passion to genuinely make a positive change in the community. This year the organizers, the National Lead Agencies (NLAs) Youth Alliance for Human Rights (YAFHR) and Pakistan National Youth Council (PNYC), in consultation with the members of GYSD National Coordinating Committee, planned to celebrate this youth-driven and youth-focused event with a particular focus on the rural and marginalized youth. Ther efforts were focused on bridging the prevailing urban-rural divide and reaching out to the deprived community that is commonly out of sight and needs the care and attention of both the government and the private sector for social and economic development. Two events were arranged in the rural outskirts of Lahore City.

One event was on the topic of health related issues and other was a recreational youth festival. During GYSD, the “National Youth Information Society Campaign” was launched in Pakistan. A seminar was held about Youth, ICT & Social Development”, involving 400-500 people. Mr. Tariq Mehmood (Political Secretary to

Senior Federal Minister) participated. Other projects included youth camps and fairs; . and work with street children.. Overall the celebrations involved at least 6300 people in Pakistan, the majority of whom were children, and were deemed to be a great success. The celebrations were sponsored by Pakistan National Youth Council, UNICEF, the International Labour organization(ILO), Bunyad and Qershi Foundation.

88. Panama National Lead Agency: Fundacuna/PROMESA


Leonor Calderon PROMESA, Apartado 6261

Panama City, 5

Contact: Albis M. Fernández Tel: 507-265-4401

[email protected] Fundacuna Promesa was able to coordinate the National Coordinating Committee in conjunction with Fundación del Movimiento de Liderazgo Juvenil Panameño (FUMOLIJUP) and Federación Panameña de Sociedades de Estudiantes de Medicina (FEPSEM). They were also supported by the Panama National Youth Council (CONAJUPA), the Ministry for Youth, Women, Children and Family (MINJUMNFA) and the IDB representative in Panama. The events were covered

by local TV stations such as Channel 4, 5 and 13. Events ranged from a conference on the relevance of GYSD, clean-up sessions and a workshop evaluating the strengths, opportunities, weaknesses and threats to youth volunteerism in Panama. This was all complemented with beautification projects around Panama City. The celebrations ended with the presentation of the National Prize for Youth Volunteerism.

89. Papua New Guinea National Lead Agency: MBD Harvest Youth


P.O.Box 8804 Boroko, Port Moresby, NCD

Contact: Joe Wemin Tel: 675-3288328

[email protected] MDB Harvest Youth created a network of youth leaders within the city from various organizations to coordinate tye activities for GYSD 2003. More than 300 young people from 6 different groups came together for a brain-storming session to identify what could be done together to influence their commuunity. They came up with the following strategies: identify their potentials & talents and strengthen

their collaboration through workshops and seminars; collaborate to further develop their skills and build local capacity for more projects; utilize these new skills to help their community through outrrech programs. In the next gathering each group will share what they had learnt from these workshops and seminars and measure how useful their application was to the community.

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90. Paraguay National Lead Agency: ProJOVEN


Sicilia (3ra Proyectada) 468 casi 14 de Mayo, Barrio Obrero

Asuncion

Contact: Maureen A. Herman Tel: 202-667-7336

[email protected] The National Volunteer Council CONAVO, YES Network-Paraguay and Paraguay Youth Network organized GYSD celebrations in Paraguay. The celebrations started in Asuncion with a Youth Concert and Fair showcasing volunteer activities. The program included the participation of five musical groups, and a theater group. A jury comprised by Ms. Lidia Giménez, President of Kuña Aty Foundation,

Dr. Víctor Ismael Fanego, Human Resources Director in the Ministry of Interior and Dr. Martín Stickel, Manager of Fichtner Gmb&Co.KG, selected the best activities. The celebrations were supported by Cola Cola, Pepsi, UNDP, Ministry of Youth, ABC Color Newspaper and SNT (National TV System).

91. Peru National Lead Agency: Brigada De Voluntarios Bolivarianos Del Peru


Jr. Lucanas No. 332 – A Lima, Peru Peru

Contact: Jorge Galiano Bravo Tel: 511-328-5143

[email protected] The GYSD celebrations in Peru kicked off with an award ceremony showcasing youth volunteer organizations. This event was organized by Mesa de Juventudes de Villa el Salvador and Mesa de Juventudes de Comas. The celebrations were followed by an exhibit including performing arts youth groups, involved in youth volunteerism. This was followed by a series of workshops developing a sense of understanding towards the concept of volunteerism. The celebrations continued with the involvement of young people in

developing education and interactive activities with children in risk. This was followed by an event targeted to develop a societal understanding for young people as agents for peace, and not a factor for violence. The celebrations continued with a service campaign, which provided medical attention services, a pharmacy, hair cut services and sexual education

activities. The celebrations wrapped up with the airing of GYSD highlights in Peru’s National TV station.

92. Philippines


Co-National Lead Agency: Youth for Sustainable Development Assembly (YSDA)

Co-National Lead Agency: National Youth Commission, Philippines

#648 block 23 Barangay San Andres Cainta Rizal, 1900

NYC - 4/F Bookman Building 373 Quezon Avenue Quezon City



Contact: Catherine Kamping Contact: Paolo Benigno A. Aquino IV GYSD was celebrated under the leadership of YSDA – Philippines, in conjunction with the National Youth Commission in the Philippines and TINIG KABATAAN (Voice of the youth). Almost 4000 people across the Philippines were actively involved in the celebrations of GYSD, including at least 500 young children. The events were also followed by media and the message was carried to thousands of others.. One event organized was Sanggunigan Kabataan National Eco Youth Camp. Philippine President Gloria

Macapagal-Arroyo was present at the event, which included work shops and addressed issues like poverty eradication and environmental governance. The Metro Manila Youth

Leaders Assembly hosted an evening event in the Malacanyang Palace, which was attended by many presidential representatives. A program was then launched to reward successful youth initiatives and a large youth and children empowerment project was held in cooperation with UNICEF, with a strong focus on child participation.

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93. Portugal National Lead Agency: Fundação da Juventude


Rua das Flores, 69 Porto, 4050-265

Contact: Paula Cardoso Tel: 351-22-339-35-41

[email protected] Fundação da Juventude promoted in Porto, from 11-17 April, a "Venda Para A Cidadania" or "Sale for Citizenship", which gathered numerous Portuguese NGOs, to make presentations on their activities. Among the organizations participating and the reports they provided were ADEIMA - Associação para o Desenvolvimento Integrado de Matosinhos: "Obra do Padre Grilo," APPACDM - Associação de Pais e Amigos do Cidadão Deficiente Mental do Porto: "Um elevador para apoio aos Deficientes," APPACDM - Associação de Pais e Amigos do Cidadão Deficiente Mental de Vila Nova de Gaia: "Um elevador para apoio aos Deficientes," CERCIGAIA: "Construção do novo CAO - Centro de Actividades Ocupacionais," CRUZ VERMELHA PORTUGUESA: "Material Didáctico para populações carenciadas," ESPAÇO T: "Manutenção dos Ateliers Lúdico-Terapêuticos," FUNDAÇÃO DA JUVENTUDE: "Prevenção da Maternidade Precoce," FUNDAÇÃO PARA O

DESENVOLVIMENTO SOCIAL: "Visita de Estudo do Centro de Convívio," LIGA PORTUGUESA CONTRA O CANCRO: "Própria Instituição" - "Serviço de Pediatria" and "Movimento Vencer e Viver," and MÉDICOS DO MUNDO: "Combate à Solidão do Idoso no Porto." The inauguration of the event was on April 11th, and was attended by more than 50 representatives of institutions working on Family Planning, Substance Abuse & Addiction, Maternity, Youth, Elderly and others. The event received media coverage by Television and newspapers, including NTV, Jornal Público and Rádio Festival. Support was provided by the Government of Porto, Jornal Público, Futebol Clube do Porto, JB Fernandes Memorial Trust/ EUA, ACISJF- Associação Católica Internacional ao Serviço da Juventude Feminina, Oficinas e o Horto da Câmara Municipal do Porto, UNICER, LIDL, and Torrié Cafés.

94. Qatar National Lead Agency: Eco-Youth


P.O. Box 4800 Doha

Contact: Uday Rosario Tel: 973-441-1742

[email protected] In Qatar, individual schools held assemblies, in which "Nurture" was presented by a boy and girl at part of the GYSD celebrations on 12 April, in an effort to raise awareness about environmental issues and the need to care for the environment. The volunteers involved displayed posters on conservation. EcoYouth members then organized mocked UN model session on Water Conservation for sustainable future, where 10 students from each school participated. Competitions were organized in schools, including a collage competition on the theme: Youth

Participation for Better World; and a photography and painting competition on the theme: Nature as our Future. The best three entries from individual schools were displayed at the Center for Environment Friends and at the closing session venue where prizes were given to the best entries. A full day field trip was guided by Dr Al Hajri of Center for Environment Friends and included the participation of many school representatives. At the closing ceremony a dinner for volunteers and students involved was also attended by s Dr Saif Al Hajri.

95. Romania National Lead Agency: Leaders Romania


Str. Popa Tatu nr. 3 Apt.8 Bucharest, Sector 1

Contact: Carmen Cucul Tel: 40-1-310-0249

[email protected] Leaders Romania was the National Lead Agency responsible for organizing the GYSD celebrations in the country, working in close cooperation with seven NGOs on the National Coordinating Committee and 10 organizations on the Local Coordinating Committee. As part of the celebrations, 3 academic awards were distributed to University Students. As a follow-up to the events in Romania, the creation of a Center for personal development and leadership is continuing to engage the NGOs that formed part of the National Coordinating Committee, which will host trainings and monthly meetings. Media coverage in Bucharest included Capital (the largest economic

newspaper), Mediafax, Evenimentul Zilei, Radio Bucuresti, Romania Tineret; in Sibiu: ProTVSibiu (first TV station in Sibiu, 2nd in Romania) ProFM Sibiu (national radio youth station) and local newspapers. Among those notable participants were Marian Popa (CEO Fujitsu Romania), Marius Profiroiu (State Secretary, Public Administration), Marius Opris (Marketing Manager Orange), Florin Petrescu (HR Manager Citibank), the Mayor of Sibiu. Sponsors of the celebrations in Romania included Connex, Carrefour, Integrator, Asebuss, Capital, Mirabilis Media, TNT, Xerox, Ballantine's, Borsec, Alrux, FB.

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96. Russian Federation National Lead Agency: Russian Volunteer Development Center of IAVE

(MCH/VC) Number of Participants: 136,000

Koroleva str, 9-5-89 Moscow, 129515

Contact: Galina Bodrenkova Tel: 7-095-292-9127

[email protected] Global Youth Service Day was successfully held throughout the country, from Vladivostok to the Kaliningrad. Youth actions lasted from late March until the beginning of May, as GYSD has been coordinated jointly with Spring Volunteers Week, which was held from 19-27 April. Far from complete, local agencies confirm the participation of more than 136, 000 young people and adults in the GYSD and SVW celebrations! More than 690 organizations organized or supported community-based projects in 192 towns and cities throughout the country; 1358 events were held including Moscow, Saint-Petersburg; the Moscow, Vladimirskaia, Ivanovskaia, Samarskaia, Saratovskaia, Nizhegorodskaia, Voronezhskaia, Novorossiyskaia, Sverdlovskaia, Permskaia, Kalinigradskaia, Tcheliabinskaia, Tiumenskaia, Sakhalinskaia, Magadanskaia regions; Primorsky, Khabarovskiy, Stavropolskiy krais; the Republics of Mordovia, Adygeya, Udmurtiya,Sakha (Yakutiya), Jewish autonomic region. In the Siberian Federal okrug the Spring Volunteers Week took place in Omskaia, Tomskaia, Novosibirskaia, Tchitinskaia, Irkutskaia, Kemerovskaia regions, Krasnoyarskiy and Altayskiy krais, the Republics of Altay and Buriatiya. GYSD 2003 in Russia was focused on the training "Service Learning". Among the most outstanding and impressive events were school lessons on volunteering, planning and preparations events for the Volunteer Week included charity seminars for the schools of Voronezh and 7 towns in the South of Russia, trainings for the young volunteers; the cleaning of recreation areas, concerts, sport holidays, drawing contests for children with disabilities, the collection of books for prison libraries, providing assistance to the elderly, veterans of war and free medical consultations for the community, free excursions for orphaned children. Another highlight was the All-Russian Youth Volunteers Forum, which preceded the celebrations and was held from 23rd till 27th of March, examining experience, best practices, plans and technological methods. Other events included Volunteers Week Roundtables and the collection of clothes

for children, the disabled and the elderly. A social marathon and "Parade of Stars" at the Mordovian University Museum of History, with award presented to young volunteers on

behalf of the Leader of the Republic of Mordovia N.I. Merkushkin, and the State Youth Committee. In Mordovia, the Day of the Earth holiday was celebrated, resulting in the planting of 1500 trees. The NCC was formed as an open coalition of the key organizations, coordinating the GYSD at the regional level. These included Children and Youth Social Initiative (CAYSI), New Perspectives Youth Foundation, “Sozidanie” Foundation, VMOO VOLUNTEERS' CORPUS from the Far East okrug and Primorski krai, Charity Fund and Organizations Center from the Sverdlovskiy

region, Volunteers'Center "Nadezhdinsk", "Youth Information Agency" (Serov), Association of the Women of Povolzhye, the Samara Center of the Volunteering Development, Youth Public Organization "Volunteering Service Agency "PIETAS" of the Mordovian State University, the Perm regional branch of the CAYSI, Center "Socially

Active School" of the Voronezh regional public children organization "Iskra" ("Spark"), Youth public organization "Tsunami" from Kaliningradskiy region, Ivanovskaya regional public organization "Fakel"(Torch), "Detskie Scheta" (Children's Accounts Foundation) of the Vladimir region, Russian Red Cross Resource Center of the Community Initiatives Support, Pyatigorsk, the Maikop Resource Center (Adygeya), "Information Center "Initsiativa" (Initiative, Magnitogorsk), "Association of the Young Leaders" of Saint-Petersburg, the Udmurtian regional branch of the CAYSI, Volunteer Service of Nizhniy Novgorod, the Museum of peacemaking operations and Youth peacemaking movement. The GYSD/SVW events were supported by the Ministry of Education, the State Parliament Committee on the Public Association Affairs, Information agency "NOVOSTI"(NEWS), the lawyers bureau “Andrey Gorodisskiy and Partners”, project construction association "MOSZARUBEZHSTROI", "Powerful Computer Technologies", the State TV 1st channel, as well as many other local mass media and sponsor organizations.

97. Rwanda National Lead Agency: Youth Association for Human Rights and Development


P.O. Box 611 Butare

Contact: Frank T. Mukama Tanzi Tel: 250-853-6018


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98. Saint Kitts and Nevis National Lead Agency: St. Kitts National Youth Parliament Association

(SKNYPA) Number of Participants:

P.O. Box 1834 Basseterre, St. Kitts

Contact: Kennedy Pemberton Tel: 1-869-465-4573

[email protected] Unable to organize activities.

99. Senegal National Lead Agency: YMCA of Senegal


Avenue Bourguiba x Rue 12 Ben Tally BP: 4152, Dakar

Contact: Ndeye Marie Benga Tel: 221-824-13-85

[email protected] In Senegal the organization of GYSD 2003 started with the creation of the national coordinating committee, which gathered the different national movements of youth under the leadership of YMCA of Senegal, the national lead agency. More than one hundred young people belonging to the ten national movements of youth (Red Cross, Scouts, Pioneers, YMCA, etc.), various associations and bodies of volunteers attended the official opening ceremony at Culture House Douta Seck. The opening was chaired by the Director of Youth and Community Life, representing the Minister of Youth. On April 11th, a blood donation was organized in collaboration with the National Association of Volunteer Blood Donors and a forum on the topic: “Youth Changing the World”. The campaign received the endorsement of the mayor of the commune of district of Medina at the Hospital “Le Dantec,” the biggest in Dakar. The forum, organized by a representative of the World Board of Scouting, allowed young people who were present to be better trained in

volunteerism and techniques of working in the community. The workshops provided an in-depth look at successful models for organizing. Coverage in the media was provided by the newspaper and radio stations, which highlighted the significance of the celebration of GYSD and promoted the program of the events in Senegal, as well as an interview with the director of youth. GYSD 2003 coincided with the celebration of the World Youth Day, which is a large gathering bringing together more than 30,000 Catholic young people. So some activities were postponed because of this event, which was held the 12th and 13th of April in Popenguine, with the members of other Catholic groups. The last activity was a project at the zoological and forest park in collaboration with the authorities of the park, with which we signed a draft agreement. More than 500 young people belonging to the YMCA, the Red – Cross and the Scouts cleaned and removed garbage and created an embankment around the pond to fight the mosquitoes.

100. Seychelles National Lead Agency: Ministry of Education - Youth Department


National Youth Center Box 48

Victoria, Mont Fleuri

Contact: Noussira Daman Tel: 248-22-62-52

[email protected] GYSD Seychelles was organized by the Ministry of Education and Youth – Youth Department. A youth forum was arranged, as well as a landscaping and clean-up projects in a number of places. Some of the landscaping was done at the local rehabilitation center, which serves approximately 200 people, many of them young. On the

other side of the island, another group organized a general cleaning at the Psychiatric Unit. The youth forum was also held and youth participated from various organizations, including schools and the private sector. It was the first year GYSD was celebrated in the Seychelles and it was considered a huge success!

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101. Sierra Leone National Lead Agency: Independent Youth Forum

Number of Participants: 9,890 3a Jomo Kenyatta Road

Freetown

Contact: John Paul Bai Tel: 232-22-241-781

[email protected]

GYSD was celebrated in five provincial towns for the first time, with the active participation of students, community leaders, dignitaries and a coalition of organizations. In Freetown, organizers educated young people about the Special Court for Sierra Leone and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. The heads of these institutions gave presentations about their work, and described the differences between the two bodies. The theme of the Freetown event was the Role of Youth and Impact in the Justice System. A campaign on HIV/AIDS awareness was launched, as well as an educational campaign on teenage pregnancy and a football competition was also organized. In Moyamba, a clean-up campaign was carried out by students from local secondary schools. In Makeni, an exhibition was held by Makeni Union of Youth Groups and in Kambia, a farming campaign was undertaken. In Makeni the Union Youth Groups and the Farmers Association organized a three-day agricultural exhibition, displaying farm products, which attracted many people and institutions from the northern region and

Freetown. In Moyamba the celebrations were organized by twelve youth groups, with support from the Ministry of Social Welfare and officials from the local township. The Moyamba District Youth Federation coordinated the program. The Harford Secondary School engaged students in clean-up activities around the premises. In

the township, HIV/AIDS campaigns were undertaken by youth groups, which included a 3-day basic training course, followed by a two-day refresher course. The main topics included basic facts about HIV/AIDS and prevention, alcohol and drug abuse, sexually transmitted diseases and communication skills, using participatory methodologies. In Kabala the celebration was organized by the Koinadugu Youth Federation, the implementing organization of the Independent Youth Forum. The celebrations coincided with the celebrations of Kabala Secondary School anniversary and, to celebrate the day, a football match was organized between Kabala Secondary School and Ahmaddiya Secondary School.

102. Singapore National Lead Agency: Youth Challenge

Number of Participants: 60 61 Killiney Road

Singapore, 239552

Contact: Vincent Lam Tel: 65-6336-3434

[email protected]

For Global Youth Service Day 2003, Youth Challenge in Singapore took the opportunity to bring together more than 60 youth from all over the country to support the Courage Fund. This is part of the national effort to aid families struck by the SARS Virus, as well as healthcare workers in the frontlines of the battle against SARS. Youth Challenge

volunteers, in partnership with some of the largest retail malls in Singapore's bay district, took to the streets and malls in a one-day fund-raising drive. Youths from all races and religions joined hands to fight the disease that targeted everyone. The volunteers put in their best efforts to play their part in helping those who were struck by the SARS Virus.

103. Somalia


National Lead Agency: Youth Development Organization (YODO)

National Lead Agency: Somali Youth Council

P.O. Box 55789 Dubai, U.A.E.

P.O.Box 1283 Mogadishu 2525


Tel: 252-1-215639/221540 [email protected]

Contact: Abdi Fatah Hamud Contact: Osman M. Moallim

The Somalia Youth Council worked with a National Coordinating Committee to organize the GYSD celebrations, consisting of: the Somali Youth Development Network, COGWO (a women’s organization), Somali Peace and Human Rights Network, Elman Peace Center, Somali Olympic Oommittee, Central Research and Dialogue, Global Money Transfer, Telcom Somalia, Hormud Telcom, Somali Education Committee SAFE and local authorities of the regions involved. The three different regions in which the celebrations were held are Mogadishu, Marca and Badiao. Peace and human rights rallies were organized and sponsored. The peace process in Somalia is very unstable in

many ways and GYSD events supported the reconciliation and the peace process for Somali groups (in Nairobi) to reach a final solution of their conflict. The process of understanding and reaching peace in the country

and between conflicting groups has been facilitated by GYSD activities, including lectures, speeches, poetry, recitals and work by experienced professionals working on issues of peace and human rights. More than 5,000 youth were directly and actively involved in the celebrations and an additional 20,000 by media coverage nationwide.

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104. South Africa National Lead Agency: AIESEC South Africa


P.O. Box 31439 Braamfontein

Johannesburg, Gauteng 2017

Contact: Nunuki Mphelo Tel: 27-72-188-0423


105. Spain National Lead Agency: Asociacion Española de Voluntariado (AEVOL)


Gran Vía, 17 A Madrid, E-28013

Contact: Kristin Sverdrup Tel: 34-91-523-3624

[email protected] In Spain, the Asociación Española de Voluntariado has worked to coordinate the celebration of Global Youth Service Day in cooperation with the Spanish Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, the Spanish Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports and local authorities, with support provided by the Foundation of Hermanos Amparo y Eloy Rodado Leal. Additional support is provided by national and local

newspapers, a transportation company and a gas company. Among the activities organized were Regional Drawing Contests for primary and secondary school students, organized in collaboration with the European Commission, classical music concerts and a presentation by IBM for young people on new technologies.

106. Sri Lanka National Lead Agency: Habitat for Humanity Sri Lanka


22/2 Station Road, Dehiwala, Sri Lanka

Contact: Warnakulasooriya Francis Fernando Tel: 00 94 1 733500

[email protected] Habitat for Humanity in Sri Lanka had indicated that they are planning to have the GYSD celebrations in June. They plan in conducting the celebrations in Batticaloa and hope for the participation of more than 100 youth from the area. They are

planning to take 25 youth from the rest of the country to participate in a continuation of the peace program, including a photographic exhibition sponsored by the National Peace Council on the theme of Peace.

107. Sudan National Lead Agency: Southern Sudan Youth Participation Agency


P.O. Box 2169 City Square

Nairobi, Kenya 200

Contact: Samuel Okomi Tel: 254-573-839

[email protected] GYSD was organized and celebrated in Sudan under the coordination of the Southern Sudan Youth Participation Agency. Parents (especially mothers) took part in the three-day celebration. As a result of the participation of international NGOs, funding was committed for a three-year

program to rehabilitate child soldiers rescued from conflict, to be organized as part of the GYSD celebration. So far, more than 2,000 child soldiers and about 7000 young people have participated in the GYSD celebrations in Sudan.

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108. Swaziland


Co-National Lead Agency: Manzini City Junior Council

Co-National Lead Agency: Step Forward Talent Upliftment

P.O. Box 418 Manzini, M200

P.O. Box 726 Manzini,

Tel: 268-6047880 [email protected]


Contact: Bhekisizwe Dlamini Contact: Clement Dlamini In Swaziland, Step Forward Talent Upliftment and Junior Council of Manzini City collaborated with Moneni Youth Association, Sicelwini Youth Association, Ngwane Park Youth Club, Manzini Youth Club, Nhlangano Junior Council, Youth for Christ, Swaziland Youth Employment Network, University of Swaziland Charity Organisation, The Southern African Students Volunteer Organisation (University of Swaziland Branch) and eight schools around Manizini. Many improvements were made from the GYSD events that were organized in the past. The media was contacted prior to the celebrations, which covered the events in both the electronic and print media, raising awareness among young people who were not able to attend the activites. As part of the celebrations, youth organizations presented past projects, as well as projects to be implemented, including soup kitchens, Placing Billboards with GYSD logo, producing a monthly newsletter, organizing student debates about current issues etc. Young people visited Hope House, which serves HIV/AIDS patients in the community, then visited orphanage

residents, built houses for the elderly and organized sporting activities and refreshments. In the Southern Region of Swaziland, three schools participated in a food collection event, with 10 students each and 20 community members. They limited the number to 50 participants because of lack of funds. SPAR supermarket donated food hampers and participants were allowed to take whatever they wanted without limitation, and ended up with food worth US$300. Swaziland United Bakeries provided 2 dozen loaves of bread. Another supermarket, Builders Supermarket and Hardware, gave food worth US$200. SOS Children Village supplied the transport to the homes for distributing the food hampers. They managed to reach 12 families through the collection. This year they were addressing the hunger that severely hit Swaziland. At present 144000 are suffering from hunger, with 60% of the population living below poverty line. Although GYSD was a one day event, it made the difference to these people.

109. Sweden National Lead Agency: ECPAT Sweden


Nybrokajen 7, 3 TR Stockholm, 11148

Contact: Sandra Atler Tel: 46-8-611-9934

[email protected] In Sweden, the GYSD celebrations were carried out by ECPAT - Sweden. Following a training weekend in November, 2002, young people became peer facilitators with ECPAT focusing on educational issues and racism, multicultural perspectives and dialogue. The training was followed by a series of lectures across the country about the issue of trafficking of children for sexual purposes. During April alone, at least 100 young people were educated about child trafficking. From 11-13 April in Sodertalje, an exhibition was mounted called "children of the world" by the Red Cross, in cooperation with an exhibition by ECPAT Sweden. The Red Cross exhibition was a result of a research trip by 18 students from the Red Cross Folk High School and was about street children and children in the sex trade indsutry.

GYSD was highlighted during this event and the exhibition went on during the 3-day weekend, with approximately 400 visitors each day. In Stockholm, Homework Aid for Children was arranged by the Red Cross. One volunteer from ECPAT Sweden participated and talked to the children about service and GYSD. At the Stockholm Solna Kultur Centrum (Cultural Center), information was provided to immigrants about GYSD and Swedish culture. A party on Saturday night was held to celebrate GYSD with people from many cultures. Dance, music and food. It was a combined GYSD and birthday celebration since there were two younger persons that had their birthday. An article was published in the Cultural Center's monthly magazine and the event, which was filmed, may be shown on local TV.

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110. Syrian Arab Republic National Lead Agency: Syrian Armenian Student Union


Damascus st. home 23 Hassake

Contact: Agop Naelbanedian Tel: 963-52-311-996


111. Taiwan National Lead Agency: National Youth Commission, Taiwan


F14, No 5,Hsu-Chow Rd, 13th Floor Taipei, 100

Contact: OuYang HuiFang Tel: 886-2-2356-6495

[email protected] In Taiwan, the National Youth Commission has been working concertedly with 7 regional volunteer centers to encourage young people to observe the needs of their communities and initiate volunteer service programs by themselves, with effective promotional efforts being made via various channels like designated website, printed posters, mass media, schools, NPOs and student clubs. In so doing, they hope to mobilize more young people to help make a better world through their caring hearts and concrete actions. In March 2003, after 7 GYSD regional training programs conducted across the country, teams of youth volunteers began to address communities needs for which they really care by bringing solutions to a wide variety of issues, including: care for the elderly, orphans and stray dogs, rebuilding and developing a positive spirit at school, protecting the environment, human rights education, personal development for children or teens, care for foreign residents and foreign laborers, projects for community revitalization in suburban areas, clean-up campaigns for communities and on beaches, and so on. Altogether, over 15,000 youth participated in approximately 615 service nationwide, with countless more young people reached

through media campaigns (TV, radio and newspaper) and related GYSD activities. One of the highlights of this year’s GYSD programs has been a round-the-country cycling relay. With the participation of 500 volunteers in total, this promotional activity for GYSD has won enthusiastic support from 25 city mayors and county magistrates. It has also enjoyed significant media coverage around the country, with more then 50 reports on ideas and activities of the GYSD in the newspaper during this 10-days campaign. They also invited Steven Solomon, an American volunteer currently leading and coordinating several community service programs in South Africa with Jane Goodall Institute, to share his service experiences and exchange views and visions of life with Taiwan youth. In light of the particular challenges imposed on various parts of the world this year, due to the outbreaks of SARS and War, apart from the original concept of “Youth Changing the World”, they also put a special emphasis on ”Sharing Love and Stimulating Transformation through Service”.

112. Tajikistan National Lead Agency: Union of Progressive Youth, Youth Center for

Sustainable Future Number of Participants: 570

Sadirkhan-Khafiz Street, 320 House Khujand, Sogd Region 735700

Contact: Masuma Sharipova Tel: 10992-3422-43967

[email protected] This year, GYSD in Tajikistan successfully included 570 participants, with the assistance of government officials, schools, and the Commitee of Youth. Local sponsors provided food and beverages for the participants, and a closing party was sponsored by nightclubs with recreational activities. Among the follow-up plans are the organizing of an International Summer Camp, and sporting activities for children. Attending the celebrations were the Head of the Department of International Relations and Investment of the Kuhjand City Government, the Director of School-complex for Blind

Children, famous archerers and representatives from Khujand State University. Sponsors of the events included the Department of International Relations and Invetsment of City Government, Counterpart International, Internet provider center "Babilon-T". Among the activities were clean-ups and environmental campaigns, especially involving issues of fresh water. Due to the economic impact of war, conservation and protecting environment has lost priority. GYSD participants set a positive example for the community. The message of GYSD was effectively carried in performance pieces, and

songs.

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113. Tanzania, United Republic of National Lead Agency: YMCA Kindondoni


P.O. Box 767 Dar es Salaam

Contact: Martin Kipili Tel: 255-744-461-139 [email protected]

In Tanzania the YMCA collaborated with five youth organizations to celebrate GYSD 2003. Their activities included a charity walk in Dar Es Salaam, which was attended by 500 participants. They also organized a blood donation drive for the blood bank of the National Referral Office. About 200 of the GYSD volunteers were engaged in the Ukiviuta Youth Center, where they worked on cleaning

and construction of the hostel on the premises. They also carried out a number of environment restoration projects. In Zanzibar a public lecture was held for approximately 800 people on the topics of hygiene, health and the environment. They also organized a tree-planting campaign in and around the city.

114. Togo National Lead Agency: Volontaires en Action pour le Developpement

(VAD-Togo) Number of Participants: 700

481 Avenue Francois Mitterrand Lome, 13457

Contact: Honore Kossi Sietso Tel: 228-222-54-38

[email protected] GYSD TOGO was led by VAD-TOGO, in cooperation with Young Volunteer for Environment and other organizations in Togo. A conference was held during the weekend of the celebrations discussing the role of youth in development and the role of volunteerism in peace and reconciliation. The conference and discussions gathered more than 600 young participants. Another activity was ‘Blood to save life’, in

Nyekonakpoe College, Lome. At the end of the conference the participants gave blood to address the shortage of blood in the Togo hospitals. A third project was cleaning the Lake of Nyekonakpoe and its surroundings, in Lome. 135 young people participated. Overall the celebrations actively involved over 700 people working in different ways to make a sustainable change in their community.

115. Trinidad and Tobago National Lead Agency: Institute for Future Global Leaders


Student Activity Center University of the West Indies

St. Augustine

Contact: Calvin James Tel: 868-751-8840

[email protected] Unable to organize activities.

116. Turkey National Lead Agency: Youth Association for Habitat and Agenda 21


Fulya Mah. Mevlut Pehlivan Sok. 8A/2 Mecidiyekoy

Istanbul, 34394

Contact: Serkan Memisoglu Tel: 90-212-275-74-36 [email protected]

GYSD was celebrated in Turkey with the theme of "Young Volunteers Building Sustainable Peace" which included famous volunteers, popular artists and singers, participating with young volunteers in painting a wall of peace in Denizli,

the city where GYSD activities were organized. An exhibition was also held, with live performances and the presentation of volunteer awards.

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117. Turkmenistan National Lead Agency: Peace Corps - Turkmenistan


PO Box 258 Central Post Office Ashgabat, 744000

Contact: George Palamattam Tel: 99-312-350450

[email protected] Organized by Peace Corps - Turkmenistan, GYSD activities were coordinated in collaboration with Youth Union, Counterpart Turkmenistan, Red Crescent and Future Farmers of Turkmenistan, UNICEF and WinRock International. Among the events were environmental education campaigns and general cleaning of the public park in Chuli, near Ashgabat. Over 300 youth and the staff of the sponsoring agencies participated in the event. Five buses transported the participants from Ashgabat to Chuli, where they were divided into two groups. One group started cleaning beginning at one end of the park and along the river and the main road (both of which run parallel to each other). The other group began their work at the other end. Working their way through the bushes and along the river and road, both groups met at the middle of the large park. Three trucks provided by the local Mayor picked up the thrash and disposed of it. The day’s events concluded with a picnic and group activities that carried the messages of environmental health, sanitation and public service. The Embassy of the United Kingdom in

Ashgabat provided f inancial assistance to rent the buses and to buy snacks, drinks, thrash bags, name tags, etc. Other participating agencies also provided additional resources as needed. A roundtable discussion was also held at thea Peace Corps office, in which youth from all regions of the country participated. Several local, national, and

international organizations joined the event. The roundtable recognized and celebrated the year-round services and contributions the youth of Turkmenistan and the agencies that work with these youth. Topics of discussion included: 1) a review of the tough and sometimes dangerous environment in which youth live today in different regions of the world; 2) recognition of the

contributions of several agencies and, more importantly, the excellent work youth make in Turkmenistan in the area of youth service; and 3) identification of ways for agencies to collaborate at the national and regional levels to facilitate youth service. The Youth Union and Peace Corps have already commmitted and are beginning to plan the GYSD 2004 celebrations.

118. Tuvalu National Lead Agency: Tuvalu National Youth Council


Private Mail Bag Ministry of Home Affairs

Vaiaku

Contact: Noa Petueli Tel: 688-20327 [email protected]

Due to political unrest in the country, organizing the GYSD celebrations have been a challenge. However, GYSD was observed in small towns with approximately 3,500

participants. Most of the programs were based on needs specific to the communities and focusing on positive youth development.

119. Uganda National Lead Agency: Campus Free Thought Alliance


P.O. Box 1410 Mbarara, Western 2.56049e+006

Contact: Peter Phillips Luwiya Tel: 256-77-897646

[email protected] The Peace Initiative and Research Centre arranged the GYSD celebrations in Uganda, in the Lira District. The celebration used dance, music and drama to focus on issues such as HIV/AIDS prevention, corruption, human rights, environmental issues and cultural activism. The event was honored with the presence of many local government and church representatives. Present was also e.g. Hon. John the Area Members of Parliament. A variety of projects were conducted by students and youth groups after the

celebrations in different local areas outside of the Lira District. Planting trees, cooking food, distributing blankets and mattresses to th elderly, a radio show on human rights, gifts to homeless people and street children were handed out were some examples of activities that were carried out. In total around 900 students and volunteers helped make the celebrations a reality. Many more were reached by the message via radio and many children were served by the projects.

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120. Ukraine


Co-National Lead Agency: All-Ukrainian Youth Organization (Democratic

Transformation of Ukraine)

Co-National Lead Agency: UNESCO Students' Club at Kyiv National Linguistic University

63-b Velyka Vasylkivska Str., floor #3 Kyiv, 3150

73 Chervonoarmiyska Str., room 805 Kyiv, 3150



Contact: Oleksandr Hontaruk Contact: Mariya Sergeyeva Democratic Transformation of Ukraine worked with 18 regional youth organizations and 24 national organizations, including the Ukrainian National Committee Youth Organization and the National Council Youth, the Ukraine Coordination Youth Council, the UN Development Program and Chernigiv's Youth Organization to organize the GYSD celebrations, with support from the State Committee of Ukraine of Family and Youth Affairs. Every organization involved realized their own events as part of the GYSD celebrations, including an information campaign "From arms to arms," which succeeded in circulating more than 15,000 booklets. Seven institutions and Universities were involved in the campaign, which included about 5,000 students in Kyiv and 15,000 students and youth in 20 different regions of country. From 1-7 April, the AUYO "Democratic Transformations of Ukraine" in Kyiv conducted Training for 65 trainers and chiefs of regional Youth NGO's. On April 11, young volunteers arrived in Chernigiv from 18 regional organizations for the Youth for Children program. This program included a Concert at the Art Youth collective "Gloria" for 650 young people in the city. Volunteers from the Chernigiv's women organization "Girl - Guide" conducted educational training for girls of Schools on health issues.

Members of the Chernigiv's Association of Young Politicians conducted "Volunteers Unite Youth", with representatives of

the National and Local Government in attendance. The Youth Club Rotary arranged and conducted game-training "Student for students" in the National Technical University "Kyiv Polytechnic Institute". Project "Green Tour" was realized in Chernigiv, Cherkasy, Kyiv (Darnitsa area) and Pyryatyn (Poltava region). Volunteers there organized clean-up and tree-planting activities. In Kirovograd region, the Volunteer Center "Helios" conducted Youth action "Child Field". On April 14, Global Youth Service Day EXPO of

Kiev youth organizations was held in Kiev National Linguistic University. The EXPO was organized by UNESCO Students' Club of KNLU, the European Youth Parliament - Ukraine, UNESCO Foundation of Kiev Institute of Foreign Relations, Business Club and Euroclub of Institute of Humanities, with the intention of promoting the

activities of youth organizations, involving more youth volunteers and improving cooperation between youth organizations. The celebration of GYSD was covered in student newspapers, in the electronic mass media and in regional newspapers.

121. United Kingdom National Lead Agency: Peace Child International


The White House Buntingford, Herts SG9 9AH

Contact: David R. Woollcombe Tel: 44-1763-274459


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122. United States National Lead Agency: Youth Service America

Number of Participants: 3,000,000+

1101 15th Street, NW, Suite 200 Washington, District of Columbia 20005

Contact: Karen Larson Daniel Tel: 202-296-2992

[email protected] Millions of youth in every state in America celebrated the 15th Annual National Youth Service Day and the 4th Annual Global Youth Service Day, on April 11-13, 2003. National Youth Service Day is a program of Youth Service America, with the National Youth Leadership Council and PARADE Magazine. The State Farm Insurance Companies Foundation is the Presenting Sponsor of National Youth Service Day. Fifty Lead Agencies across the country convened city, regional, and statewide celebrations of National Youth Service Day, engaging hundreds to thousands of youth in their area. Eight statewide celebrations demonstrated the growing scale of National Youth Service Day (2002 marked the first-ever state-wide celebration in Minnesota). The State Farm Good Neighbor Service-Learning Award and the AT&T CARES Youth Service Action Fund provided 150 teachers, students, and organizations with funds to support their service and service-learning projects for National Youth Service Day and throughout the year. Service-learning is a powerful methodology that is transforming education and service across America by engaging volunteers in meaningful service through integration with established curricula and learning

opportunities. Grant-winning projects ranged from a Wahiawa, Hawaii elementary school that organized a

Special Olympics competition as part of their studies of different disabilities, to social work students at the University of North Texas who held focus groups to determine how to better serve communities with special needs. High school students in Seattle, Washington opened their computer lab to senior citizens and helped them improve their

computer skills and research areas of interest on the web. Second-grade students at Forest Glen Elementary School in Green Bay, Wisconsin improved their writing skills by penning letters to members of the armed forces in the Middle East. National Youth Service Day 2003 generated an unprecedented amount of media coverage – over 310 million media impressions through 1,000 stories. An unprecedented number of elected officials at the local, state, and national levels

participated in projects, spoke at events, issued proclamations, and delivered public service announcements for NYSD. Now more than ever, it is important to engage members of the media and elected officials to build the will to support service and service-learning.

123. Uruguay National Lead Agency: Asociacion Cristiana de Jovenes en Uruguay


Colonia 1870 Montevideo, Montevideo CP 11200

Contact: Enrique Cal Tel: 598-2-400-1116, ext 262

[email protected] The Young Men’s Christian Association in Montevideo organized this year’s GYSD celebrations in Uruguay in conjunction with Instituto Nacional de la Juventud, Comisión de Juventud (Intendencia de Montevideo), Federación Rural de Jóvenes and Foro Juvenil. They coordinated young volunteers in their efforts to paint walls and transit signs around Montevideo, Rio Negro and Rivera, while others collected money, food and clothing to be distributed in foster homes around these cities. In addition, young volunteers

exchanged ideas on best volunteer practices at the “Exposicion Rural del Prado” in Montevideo. Furthermore, a “March for Peace” was held attracting young people committed to peace in the Montevideo and Rio Negro. In Rocha, young volunteers held awareness sessions on the value of volunteering, and were able to beautify several areas in their city. In Colonia, young volunteers cleaned and painted parks and public squares. In San Jose, GYSD was celebrated by painting a rural school.

124. Uzbekistan National Lead Agency: Tashkent State Technical University


Chilanzar, 14-1A-23 Tashkent, 700173

Contact: Timur Gumarov Tel: 998-712-74-9996


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125. Venezuela National Lead Agency: Federación de Instituciones Privadas de Atención al

Niño, al Joven y a la Familia (FIPAN) Number of Participants: 1,641

Av. Andres Bello. Edificio Las Fundaciones. Piso 7. Oficina 71-A. Caracas, 1050

Contact: Nubia Laguna Tel: 212-578-3612

[email protected] Although GYSD celebrations in Venezuela were hampered due to political turmoil in the country, the Federación de Instituciones Privadas de Atención al Niño, al Joven y a la Familia (FIPAN) was able to carry out a number of activities to mark the day. The first event included community-service projects that involved social development organizations, grammar schools and universities. It included capacity-building for new volunteers and dealt with the theme of children’s rights. A second event was developed with the

purpose of providing a forum to collect ideas and develop strategies for the promoting and strengthening the volunteer movement nationwide. As part of this, a health campaign was carried out targeting drug-addicted youth. Sexual education workshops were also held on the subject of STDs and HIV/AIDS. Beautification events were organized as well, focused on

increasing awareness of the importance of sustainable development.

126. Vietnam National Lead Agency: Young Journalists Group-Voice of Vietnam


No 44 Ngo 100 doi Can Ba Dinh Hanoi, Vietnam

Contact: Lan Anh Ha Thi Tel: 844-8237729


127. Yugoslavia (Serbia & Montenegro) National Lead Agency: OMP Lansdowne


Rr.Lidhja Prizerenit . nr.120 rr.skenderbeut . 58/4 Gjilan, Kosova 38250

Contact: Shpend Terziu Tel: 381-280-27108

[email protected] In May, Lansdowne Youth Group, acting as National Leading Agency for GYSD, organized the celebration in Gjilan and the surrounding region. They painted the bridge of peace in Livoç, and organized competitive soccer and basketball sporting events as a form of competition. US Ambassador, the President of Assembly, attended the events, as well as

representatives of the British and German Government. The events focused on training youth in organizing various campaigns against ethnic conflict. All events were massively supported by the youth of all nationalities, including Albanians, Serbs, Turks and Romas.

128. Zambia National Lead Agency: Rescue Mission Zambia


UNZA, DOSA, Box 32379 Lusaka, 10101

Contact: Shalala Oliver Sepiso Tel: 260-97-746-57

[email protected] In Zambia, Rescue Mission was selected as the National Lead Agency. As part of the celebrations, the Global School Missions conducted an event in Chingola to celebrate GYSD. The aim of the action-oriented event was to empower youth for a better tomorrow. A drama group performed plays with focus on HIV / AIDS. The drama group also focused on youth participation nationally and globally. Music was also

played during the celebrations. The participants were introduced to the global events of the GYSD. Many teachers participated in the event even if there was a national strike amongst teachers at the time of GYSD. The event was a success and over 900 people participated in the GYSD Zambia festivities.

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129. Zimbabwe


Co-National Lead Agency: Youth 2 Youth In Zimbabwe

Co-National Lead Agency: Fast Forward Zimbabwe

Box 3586 Harare, ZW

P.O Box 1393 Harare



Contact: Catherine Masunda Contact: Stephen Matenga Youth 2 Youth in Zimbabwe organized two activities for GYSD 2003. The first activity was held on 24-27 April 2003. This year they included their GYSD program as one of the activities of the annual Apostolic Faith Mission youth conference where contributions were made by both individuals and the elderly. The theme they had this year was 'Stepping into the Miracles.' This theme helped the young people to find their spiritual balance, which contributed in their behavior and day to day life, especially in

days when things are hard in Zimbabwe and when prayers and guidance are needed to overcome their problems. The other activity was the Culture Week held on 17-24 May for the second time in Zimbabwe. Many activities were carried out throughout the country with the theme 'Employment generation and Empowerment through the arts and culture.' The official opening was held in Bulawayo and the closure in Chitungiza. The level of participation reached over 10,000 in both their activities.

EXAMPLES OF POLITICAL LEADERS AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES SUPPORTING GYSD:

Albania Minister of Agriculture and Food; Ministry of Agriculture Algeria Ministry of Education, Ministry of Agriculture, other gov't officials Antigua Ministry of Youth Benin Mayors of Cerab and Bedi Brazil President Lula Bulgaria Ministry of Youth and Sports Chile President Ricardo Lagos Czech Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports, City Council and Mayor of Prague Ghana Minister for Youth, Education and Sports and all the 10 regional ministers Italy Youth Programme National Agency - Ministry of Welfare, Forli Town Council Kenya Nairobi City Council Kuwait Ministry of Education Lebanon Minister of Social Affairs Liberia Ministry of Education, Ministry of Youth and Sports, Ministry of Labor, Ministry

of Gender Development Macedonia Macedonian Agency for Youth and Sport Malawi Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, the Mayor of the City of Blantyre Mali Ministry of Youth and Sport, Ministry of Education, Mayor of Bamako Mauritania Ministry of Youth and Employment Mauritius Vice-President of the Republic of Mauritius Namibia Ministry of Health and Social Services Netherlands Mayor of Amsterdam Niger Ministry of Youth, National Youth Service Commission, the Ministry of

Education, the Ministry of Environment, and Niamey City Hall Panama Ministry for Youth, Women, Children and Family Paraguay Ministry of Youth, Ministry of the Interior Philippines President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo Romania Mayor of Sibiu Russia Ministry of Education, Ministry of Labor and Social Development, Mayor of

Saransk Neniukov Senegal Ministry of Youth Seychelles Ministry of Education and Youth Spain Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports Taiwan 25 city mayors Ukraine State Committee of Ukraine of Family and Youth Affairs United States US Senate resolution passed recognizing NYSD and 145 elected officials

participated in NYSD projects

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V. Media & Coverage National Lead Agencies reported receiving significant media coverage – hundreds of articles and news stories - for their Global Youth Service Day events. Hundreds of millions of media impressions were expected for Global Youth Service Day activities among the 127 countries. The Press Release that follows was also distributed worldwide through media contacts of the International Coordinating Committee. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Dave DeCicco (202) 296-2992, x11 / [email protected]

IN A WORLD AT WAR, MILLIONS OF YOUNG PEOPLE COME OUT TO VOLUNTEER FOR PEACE

Global Youth Service Day 2003 Mobilizes Youth in over 125 Countries to Rebuild Communities, Break Down Ethnic Barriers and Increase the Peace Through Community Service

New York and Washington, DC – April 8, 2003 – From Kuwait to the Philippines to Afghanistan, from Argentina to Ghana to the United States, millions of youth in 127 countries around the world are organizing community service projects and special events to celebrate the 4th Annual Global Youth Service Day (GYSD), April 11-13, 2003. While the war rages on in the Middle East, countries like Lebanon, Qatar and Israel are coordinating volunteer projects with massive numbers of participants, including Kuwait, where the Ministry of Education has mobilized hundreds of schools to participate in volunteer activities that will mark the day. Young people around the world are responding this coming weekend to terrorism, war and ethnic violence by focusing their efforts to eradicate hunger and homelessness, address problems in their communities and resolve conflicts. Young volunteers are mobilizing en masse to mark this year’s GYSD. Global Youth Service Day was launched in 2000 by Youth Service America, a nonprofit organization that started National Youth Service Day in the U.S. in 1989. National Youth Service Day events will be held during the same three days and are sponsored by State Farm Companies Foundation. GYSD is coordinated internationally with the Global Youth Action Network as its key partner. GM Foundation is the sponsor of GYSD, with help from the Inter-American Development Bank. “Countries around the world are beginning to recognize young people as assets, tapping into their amazing energy, commitment, and skills to solve problems,” said Steven A. Culbertson, president and CEO of Youth Service America. “Young volunteers from different geographic, socio-economic, ethnic, and religious backgrounds are organizing service projects, public awareness campaigns, and forums that tackle some of society’s most intractable problems,” Mr. Culbertson added. “Young people represent a dynamic force of creativity and change,” said Benjamin Quinto, International Co-Coordinator for the celebrations and Director of the Global Youth Action Network. “GYSD creates a remarkable opportunity to exemplify the power of a generation uniting its efforts to build a better world,” Mr. Quinto added. Among the many projects that will be organized around the globe are the ones listed below. A more complete list can be found by visiting www.gysd.net/events: • Democratic Republic of Congo – Although 1000 people were reported dead on April 7th in the latest outbreaks of ethnic

violence, 2400 people are being trained in conflict resolution, prevention, child welfare and dealing with trauma. • Peru – More than 50,000 participants are expected to serve their communities, visit a children’s hospital, and together

create a 100-meter banner to express their rights and wishes for peace in Peru and the world • South Korea – National Youth Service Week has been launched, with the support of the government, which includes

hundreds of service projects and culminates in an awards ceremony to recognize outstanding volunteers. • Qatar - Youth in Doha are organizing a model U.N. conference on water conservation issues, following a national

workshop series and art competition. • Taiwan – Beginning with a 25-city, 10-day bike-a-thon, GYSD participants are expected to undertake 640 different

community service projects; the President ad Prime Minister have been invited to speak at the closing ceremonies. Global Youth Service Day (GYSD) is a public education campaign that highlights the amazing contributions made by youth year-round to their communities through volunteering. Since GYSD started, a number of international organizations have joined Youth Service America and the Global Youth Action Network to expand this program, including the International Association for Volunteer Effort, Peace Corps, Habitat for Humanity International, Inter-American Development Bank, Jane Goodall Institute, Roots & Shoots Program, and YMCA International. For more information, visit www.GYSD.net

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About Youth Service America Youth Service America is a resource center and premier alliance of 300+ organizations committed to increasing the quantity and quality of opportunities for young people in America to serve locally, nationally, or globally. Founded in 1986, YSA's mission is to strengthen the Effectiveness, Sustainability, and Scale of the youth service and service-learning fields. In addition to National Youth Service Day and Global Youth Service Day, which take place each April, YSA also hosts SERVEnet (www.SERVEnet.org), an award-winning one-stop site for information and resources on service and volunteering. For more information, visit www.YSA.org. About the Global Youth Action Network GYAN is an incubator of global partnerships, connecting thousands of organizations in more than 190 countries and territories. GYAN works to facilitate youth participation in global decision-making, support collaboration and provide tools, resources and recognition for positive youth action to improve our world. TakingITGlobal and the Global Youth Action Network have partnered to provide one of the most dynamic and functional virtual communities for youth and organizations on the internet. For more information, visit www.takingitglobal.org EXAMPLES OF INTERNATIONAL MEDIA COVERAGE Some examples of media coverage GYSD received worldwide are below. Many countries reported receiving extensive national coverage for their celebrations.

Albania National Radio and TV Antigua ZDK Radio, Observer Radio and ABS TV/Radio Argentina Canal 7, TVN, CVN and Crónica TV, radio stations and newspapers Benin National TV -ORTB- 3S ADO FM Radio, Tokpa Fm,Capp fm, and Dunya Info;

Fratenité and Progress (newspapers) Bosnia Radio OSMIJEH Brazil Globo and SBT TV (largest in Brazil) Hong Kong Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) Gambia Radio 1FM & City Limits Radio Kyrgyz Vecherniy Bishkek, Moya Stolitsa (Bishkek Newspapers), Europe + (popular

radio station) Liberia DC101.0 Radio Station, The Liberian Broadcasting System (LBS), The NEWS

newspaper, The Monrovia, Guardian newspaper and the inquirer Newspaper Macedonia National TV's Youth Channel, local TV stations in Bitola. Mongolia Mongolian TV channel and was published in newspapers Netherlands Eindhoven's Dagblad newspaper Panama TV Channel 4, 5 and 13 Paraguay ABC Color Newspaper and SNT (National TV System) Portugal NTV, Jornal Público and Rádio Festival Romania Capital (largest economic newspaper), Mediafax, Evenimentul Zilei, Radio

Bucuresti, Romania Tineret; in Sibiu: ProTVSibiu (first TV station in Sibiu, 2nd in Romania) ProFM Sibiu (national youth radio station) and local newspapers

Russia State TV 1st channel, Russian Information News, Channel 10 Mordovia TV, TV Channels "Pilot", STS, RTR, TV6; Newspapers: Altaiskaia Pravda, Evening Barnaul, Freedom Course, Voronezhik, Staircase; Russian Radio: "Nostalzi", Mayak-24, Tyver Radio (partial list)

USA Parade Magazine, Time for Kids

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VI. Communications Global Youth Service Day represents an unprecedented worldwide organizational network that advances opportunities for youth to serve their communities. Maintaining communication among organizations within the network poses both a great opportunity and a significant challenge. The following structure continues to improve communication among GYSD participants & organizers. WEB SITE: http://www.gysd.net

An on-line information center and clearinghouse for the celebrations, allowing participants & web visitors to access promotional materials in different languages, ideas for projects, international and national level contacts. The web site also includes details on how to get involved, past event highlights, a place for organizations to post their planned activities and find out what other organizations are planning. Media releases and endorsing statements are also available, as well as an interactive discussion-board to promote greater communication and collaboration among GYSD participating organizations.

E-MAIL: [email protected]

The majority of interested organizations first initiate contact with the organizers by sending a message to [email protected], and inquiries receive prompt response from the project coordinators.

EMAIL LIST: [email protected]

This address is used as the primary communication vehicle for keeping participating organizations informed on GYSD-related news and progress. All announcements and documents are initially sent via this address. All NLAs and ICC members are automatically subscribed and interested people/organizations are immediately invited to join. NLAs should invite their NCC members to subscribe to the list.

DISCUSSION FORUM: www.gysd.net/discuss

A discussion board on the GYSD web site allows participants to exchange views and opinions, engage in discussion and share details about the progress of their organizing. The discussions are available for anyone to read, but only registered users may post or begin a thread.

PLANNING TELECONFERENCES: ICC meetings

Each month, members of the International Coordinating Committee participate in a meeting and/or conference call. This forum is used to provide updates on the progress of GYSD, as well as to make requests and announcements to the group. This forum also helps to inform and enhance the participation of ICC members in the development process.

VII. Funding

Funding for the development and distribution of materials, as well as the coordination of Global Youth Service Day, came from the following: General Motors Inter-American Development Bank

In the past planning grants have been provided (ranging from US$500-US$2,000) to National Lead Agencies to support the efforts of the National Coordinating Committees and help defray costs of the activities planned. Due to funding constraints, mini-grants were not distributed this year, which posed a significant challenge for many organizers, particularly those in developing countries. At the national level, there were many examples of National Coordinating Committees mobilizing in-kind and modest financial resources to carry out their GYSD activities from corporate sponsors or government agencies.

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EXAMPLES OF GYSD COUNTRY CELEBRATION SPONSORS National Lead Agencies often worked to successfully find local sponsors for their GYSD celebrations, and the following is a list of examples of companies who sponsored events in their country.

Azerbaijan Inji, Inc. Benin UNICEF, UNFPA and Ministry of Sport and Youth Bhutan Pepsi for a soccer match Bosnia Foundation "Together" Slovenia Bulgaria Charles Stuart Mott Foundation India Anderson Company Shillong Kyrgyzstan UNV, Konrad Adenauer Foundation, Bishkek Soho, Savoy, Space, Emporio and

Discovery clubs Liberia ECO Bank Liberia Limited, Liberia Marketing Association Netherlands Programma Jeugd and Fontys Hogescholen Pakistan UNICEF, the International Labour Organization, Bunyad and Qershi Foundation Paraguay Cola Cola, Pepsi Portugal Jornal Público, Futebol Clube do Porto, JB Fernandes Memorial Trust/ EUA,

ACISJF- Associação Católica Internacional ao Serviço da Juventude Feminina, Oficinas e o Horto da Câmara Municipal do Porto, UNICER, LIDL, and Torrié Cafés

Romania Connex, Carrefour, Integrator, Asebuss, Capital, Mirabilis Media, TNT, Xerox, Ballantine's, Borsec, Alrux and FB

Russia Powerful Computer Technologies Spain IBM, Foundation of Hermanos Amparo y Eloy Rodado Leal

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We look forward to having you join us for Global Youth Service Day 2004!

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