Renaissance Youth Forum

Description

Renaissance Youth Forum is a Project of National Renaissance Assembly. The forum aims to bring together 100youths form Sainthamaruthu Divisional Secretariat area in this 1st Phase. The main objectives of the forum are:

To discuss, promote and learn from experiences and practices; To promote and enable the participation of youth in policy making process at all levels; To emphasize the role of youth in fighting corruption ; To enhance the inclusion of youth matters in policies and programmes dealing with issues and

promoting the inclusion of youth issues in youth policies and programmes within the UN Youth policies and all relevant stakeholders;

To shape the future of the Youth Action Plan in coordination with young people.

Renaissance Youth Forum has Two Years project cycle with involving some 100 participants. If you are selected, you will join the RYF Network as a “Change Maker” between 2016-2017. You will have opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and exchange ideas with other young people, in order to support achieving your vision for Social change for your community. Over two years opportunities will arise that will be relevant to you and what you are doing in your community/area. You can choose which activities to participate in. you are simply encouraged to contribute and share your learning experiences with the network and to draw support from the network as you need it. You can also help develop new opportunities for learning that are relevant to your work. These opportunities will include skills- based training relevant to your work, discussion and opportunities to exchange ideas with young people on issues that are relevant to your community/area. The working languages will be English and Tamil. Interpretation possibilities into other languages may be considered according to need.

Eligibility

All participants should:

Permanently living in the Sainthamaruthu Divisional Secretariat area. Be aged between 16 and 29 years; Be 29+ to apply as a facilitator or motivational speaker. Be motivated and committed to contribute to the forum and its outcomes; Be active and have some experience in activities with young people and community work; Be able to work in English or Tamil; Be available for the whole duration of the forum Seminars, workshops, Training and programs.

Costs

There is no Participation cost for RYF. You can apply by sending your application before 27th December 2015 by e-mail or post. But you are encourage to submit the application by e-mail.

The deadline for completed application forms is 27th December 2015.Contact/ Address : Mr. AG. Anwar - Project Coordinator,

Renaissance Youth Forum703/A, Thombuthor RoadSainthamaruthu-15+94 (0)77 6655606nrasrilanka@gmail.com , anwer2myp@gmail.com

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A Project of National Renaissance Assembly

APPLICATION FORM

GENERAL INFORMATION

First name:

Last/ family name: Gender: Date of birth: Nationality:

Divisional Secretariat Area:

Home address:

Email:

Telephone number:

Mobile number:

NIC Number:

Name, position, e-mail and telephone number of professional referee:Highest Educational QualificationHow did you hear about the conference?

Your Personal StatementPlease tell us why you think you should be selected to participate in the conference: how might you contribute to the conference, how might your participation have an impact in your current work and how would you use the experience (in no more than 300 words).

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Further comments(No more than 100 words).

In which area do you feel comfortable and concern to bring about a change in your community/area? Please Tick (√) the selection.

Environment Conservation

Human Rights and Peace Building

Education and Youth Employment

Sports & Culture

Child Rights and Women’s Rights

Media & ICT for Development

Responsible Governance and Accountability

Date: Signature:

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

Please ensure that you attach:

A recent CV or resume

SENDING YOUR APPLICATION FORM

a. Complete the application form fullyb. Attach it to ONE e-mail with the subject headed ‘[Your Name] Renaissance Youth Forum

2016/2017 Application’c. Attach your supporting documentd. Email to nrasrilanka@gmail.com by 27th December 2015

Applications will be acknowledged. You will be notified of your selection within 3 days to two weeks.

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