Invitation to international delegates

Youth Fest Sri Lanka

Youth Fest is an annual festival comprising of all elements of experiential

learning with the overall objective of inspiring the youth of today to

reach their collective and individual aspirations.

This objective is very important to the youth in Sri

Lanka and around the globe as highly changing and

challenging living environments impose a great

pressure on young people to find their path in the

society, most of them in the end become mere

followers of mass trends instead of reaching to their

dreams.

In the context of Sri Lanka this has become ever so more relevant as the country aspires to become the

next miracle of Asia. The younger generation should be equipped with what it takes to fulfill their dreams

materialistically and spiritually.

The festival provides a platform to learn and be inspired from the experiences of local & global leading

entrepreneurs, social leaders, politicians, artists, sports personalities and professionals. To connect and

network through competitions, discussion groups, adventure activities, idea sharing and innovative

processes.

We believe in delivering an enriching experience throughout the festival making it an unforgettable life

moment for our participants. Our key focused learning areas are Personal development, Personal

responsibility, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Business, Sports, Aesthetics, Entertainment, Social issues

and sustainability.

These will be delivered in various ways such as Interactive sessions, Workshops, Competitions,

Simulations, Self-reflection, Forums, Outbound activities, Long term follow up programs, Stalls, Movies,

Theme events, Collaboration and collective intelligence. Being a festival targeted for youth, Youth Fest

will also provide entertainment and socializing events for youth to enjoy and connect with each other.

“Our vision is to provide the

best experiential learning

platform available within

South Asia for youth”

Organizer

Youth Fest 2013 is organized by a group of vibrant, young volunteers of

Earth Dream International (EDI), not in spite of their day-jobs and other

routine commitments.

Earth Dream International (EDI) is a Talent Management solution provider

inspired to deliver more than the Conventional Wisdom of typical Training &

Development programmes. EDI was set up by a group of Alumni of AIESEC Sri Lanka

with the aim of enhancing the latent talent of both individuals and teams.

The festival is organized with the partnership of AIESEC Sri Lanka and Sri Lanka Youth (National Youth

Services Council)

AIESEC is the World's

largest student‐run

organization focused on providing a platform for

youth leadership development. AIESEC in Sri

Lanka is currently present in the universities of

Moratuwa, Kelaniya, Sri Jayewardenepura,

Colombo, Peradeniya and Wayamba, providing

an international platform for its members to

discover and develop their potential.

Sri Lanka Youth (National Youth

Services Council) is the pioneer public

sector organization which is working

towards the development of the

youth in Sri Lanka to become well functioning,

independent and valuable citizens to contribute

to the national development.

Youth Fest 2011 Youth Fest 2011 with the theme “Seize your

dream… wake the hero within” was the first ever

attempt of bringing youth around the world on to

a single platform in order for them to connect,

interact, learn and get inspired.

Youth Fest 2011 was a major success as it brought

young people from all parts of Sri Lanka and from

6 other countries, under one roof.

Venue: National Youth Services Council,

Maharagama

Dates: December 10th-11th, 2011

Delegates: 167

Composition: Youth from all parts of the

country including north and east.

Delegates from 6 other countries

(Universities and other

organisations)

Resource

Personnel: From Corporate sector, NGOs,

Politicians, Entrepreneurs and

international facilitators.

(E.g. Etisalat, DHL, MAS, CEPA,

World Bank, 3610 EDGE etc)

Special events: Global Village to showcase

cultures and talents of global

youth

Partners:

Youth Fest 2012 Youth Fest 2012 created a celebrative environment

with the theme of “celebrating youth” providing

space for youth to showcase their talent, impact on

society and to open up themselves in to a world of

new opportunities.

The festival had indoor and outdoor interactive

plenary and break-out sessions, workshops, on-

going competitions, talent shows, theme nights

and many more attractions.

Venue: MAS Institute of Management

Technology, Thulhiriya,

Dates: August 24th, 25th and 26th, 2012

Delegates: 256

Composition: 236 youth from all parts of the

country (76 from North and

East)and 20 International

delegates (from India, Oman,

Lithuania, Vietnam, China, Japan,

New Zealand etc )

Resource

Personnel: From Corporate sector, NGOs,

Politicians, Entrepreneurs and

international facilitators.

(E.g. Wild Drift, NDB Bank,

Unilever, Connect Sri Lanka etc)

Special events: Global Village, Out bound

activities, Talent Show

Partners:

Youth Fest 2013

Youth Fest 2013 is aimed to trigger youth to reflect and activate global leadership within its delegates. It's time that we all raise the bar and set higher standards that are acceptable internationally. Youth should no more stick within their local mindset, whilst technology, access to information and availability of opportunities are very much near their finger tips. It’s time we start think with a global mindset. May it be educational, competencies, professionalism and quality of services offered or products manufactured, sports played or music or social work; have the youth considered their potential to take themselves global, minimum standards they should set to be competitive in a global market? Sri Lanka since post war is paving its way to development. Fast developing infrastructure including port expansions, highways, power plants and technological enhancements, growing economy, government direction and policies are attracting investors around the world. Industries across a diversified area such as tourism and leisure, agriculture, apparel, knowledge, education, etc is becoming more attractive in future. Is youth equipped well enough to capitalize on these opportunities and to embrace ownership of a brand new Sri Lanka? Within Youth Fest 2013, we aim to trigger this message, make its delegates reflect on it, take actions to stand tall internationally and forward the message with their network. Within this framework delegates will learn from each other, learn and network with resource persons from different sectors, participate in simulations and many more interactive activities. . The Event has also been recognized by the NYSC as a milestone event for the UN world youth conference 2014.

Expectations

Venue: MAS Institute of Management Technology, Thulhiriya

Dates: August 30th, 31st and September 1st, 2012

Delegates: 300 total residential delegates including 20-50 International Delegates

500 walk in delegates

Composition: Undergraduates/Youth societies, school leavers from all parts of the country

and from around the world.

Resource personnel: From Corporate sector, NGOs, Social Services, Entrepreneurs, local and

international trainers.

Partners: Corporate and non-corporate organizations, Educational institutes etc.

Youth Fest 2013 Tentative agenda

30th Friday 31st Saturday 1st Sunday

7:00 7:30

Travelling

Game Time!!! Game Time!!! 7:30 8:00

8:00 8:30 Breakfast Breakfast

8:30 9:00

Registration Desk Open

Morning Plenary Morning Plenary

9:00 9:30

Investment opportunities in SL Innovation & creativity -

Google SL 9:30 10:00

10:00 10:30

10:30 11:00

Opening Plenary- Game time planning

Break Break

11:00 11:30 Government direction towards

development Youth Leadership for

MYWORLD 2015 11:30 12:00

12:00 12:30

12:30 1:00

Lunch Lunch

Lunch 1:00 1:30

1:30 2:00 Visiting stalls

Game Time!!!

2:00 2:30

Outbound training -

Closing Plenary 2:30 3:00 Game Time!!!

3:00 3:30

MNC Forum - Competency sought after by an multinational

3:30 4:00

Travelling Back home

4:00 4:30

4:30 5:00 Tea Break

5:00 5:30 Debriefing session

Preperation time

5:30 6:00 Networking time - Share your passion - Modeling, cooking,

dancing, make up, entrepreneurial initiative

6:00 6:30

Networking- World café 6:30 7:00

7:00 7:30 Dinner

7:30 8:00 Game Time!!!

8:00 8:30

Dinner

Preperation time

8:30 9:00

Celebrating Diversity

9:00 9:30

Theme party

9:30 10:00

10.00 10.30

10:30 11:00

Theme party

11:00 11:30

11:30 12:00

Contact Details

Name: Lividul Witharana Number: 0094715651502 lividul@radicalz.lk info@youthfestsrilanka.org

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