Calling on Youth (18-26 years old) who seek future involvement with the United Nations, civil society, and ways to contribute to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
An invitation from Patrick Sciarratta …. one of FEZANA’s networking contacts from our participation at UN headquarters at the DPI/NGO annual meeting in September 2003….
All expenses for travel, lodging and arrangements for visas shall be the responsibility of those who wish to attend.
Start preparing for the 5th Annual Youth Assembly at the UN!
The Youth Assembly at the United Nations is coming up in a a few short months, so make sure that you have everything arranged for your trip in order to join us.
Remember- the main conference starts on International Youth Day, August 12th and ends on August 14th.
Please browse the following opportunities and deadlines:
1. Make sure you visit “APPLY TODAY!” on our website to register as soon as possible as space is limited and is filling up quickly so don’t wait for the last minute! Your acceptance letter will help you with your visa arrangements and participating in discussion boards to network with other participants.
2. Good news for those not from New York:
Because of the growing interest in our affordable Accomodation Packages, we were able to prolong the application deadline July 9! Be sure to browse these options on our website.
3. If you intend to work on real projects and concrete ideas regarding ways to put them in action in your own country, make sure you check apply for the Leadership Seminar. This is a definitive, life changing experience you don’t want to miss! Deadline of application: July 9!
Click here for the Leadership Retreat website.
Culture at the YA
Youth Performance Groups (dance, choir, theatre, etc) : Promote peace through YOUR cultural offerings!
1. If you are a performance group of 10 or more members, write to ucpeace@faf.org to apply for the possibilty to perform at the Dag Hammarskjöld Theatre Auditorium during the Youth Assembly.
2. Make sure you book a place at Culture Night and inform us if you would like to make a 5-10 minute presentation. Delegates are encouraged to come in traditional dress to Culture Night as a display of diversity. Please write again to ucpeace@faf.org if you are planning to make a presentation so that we can schedule you in the program!
3. The organizers of the International Youth Day officially invite the delegates of the Annual Youth Assembly at the United Nations to join their celebration on August 12, right outside the UN. Additionally, if you would like to perform at their International Stage, please make sure you register to the Assembly and write to YaApplications@faf.org in regards to what your presentation would be about. We will send your request to the organizers and get back to you.
Please find all additional information here, on our website!
We are so looking forward to meeting all of you in August!
Best Wishes,
Friendship Ambassadors Foundation
Youth Assembly Staff