2009 China-ASEAN Youth Camp

2009 China-ASEAN Youth Camp
Guangxi and Guangdong Province, China
May 19-26, 2009

With the theme, “China and ASEAN youth join hands, responding to the challenges rising from the global economic crisis”, the All China Youth Federation and the National Youth Commission shall send nine (9) youth participants with the following requirements:

Filipino citizen
Between 18 to 30 years old
Have been serving the youth sector as an active officer or member of a youth or youth-serving organization for at least two (2) years immediately preceding the date of application
Of good moral character
Physically and mentally fit to travel
Preferably a first time traveler. Former recipients of all NYC international programs from March 23, 2008 to March 23, 2009 are disqualified to apply.
Must have a valid passport until at least six (6) months after the date of departure for the program

Applicants without any passport details shall not be considered.

Each delegation is required to prepare a country report on how their country support youth to tackle the challenges rising from the global economic crisis, which shall include:
1. the impact of the global economic crisis on the country as a whole
2. the challenges faced by the youth in the crisis
3. the measures taken by the government to support the youth
4. the measures taken by youth organizations and other civil organizations to support the youth
5. the gaps between the youth demand and the social support
6. how youth exchanges can contribute to this process
7. suggestions and conlusions

Each country report should be typed in Times New Roman font with the font size of 14 points and no less than 2000 words.

The ACYF shall provide the delegations with local hospitality, including food, accommodation and local transportation during the event. The participants shall shoulder their own international travel fare.

All applicants must completely fill up the NYC International Program Application Forms attached. Deadline is extended until April 15, 2009.

Address: Social Marketing Division
National Youth Commission
4F Bookman Building
373 Quezon Ave., Quezon City

Email: lutchieachua@ yahoo.com

For more information, please feel free to call the NYC office 7811163 or visit the website www.youth.net. ph