2nd Global Youth Conference 2016 (Singapore)

DATE: 1-4 February 2016, VENUE: Singapore Conference Centre

Description
The second global Youth Conference organised by the Youth Department of the Council
of Africa-Europe will be held during 1-4 February 2016 at the Singapore conference
Hall. The global youth Conference aims to bring together youth form 100 countries, and
over 20 representatives and relevant European youth stakeholders for taking stock of the
results and relevance of the Global youth action plan so far and to discuss the future
orientations of the Global Youth Action Plan. The main objectives of the conference are:

To discuss, promote and learn from the Global Youth Action Plan experiences and
practices;

To promote and enable the participation of youth in policy making process at all
levels;

To emphasize the role of Global youth in fighting corruption and terrorism ;

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 Global Youth Action Plan in coordination with young
people.

To analyses the current place of African youth issues in regards of the international
African inclusion policies, such as NIAS

The 2nd Global Youth Conference is a three days and half event involving some 100
participants. The conference is designed as a multi-stakeholder and non-formal intercultural
learning environment, where young people and stakeholder representatives can exchange
their experience and build upon previous experiences and results. Representatives of relevant
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international Organisations and institutions working and supporting global youth issues will
be also invited to take part at the conference. The working languages will be English and
French. Interpretation possibilities into other languages may be considered according to
need.

Eligibility
NB. Applicants from the following countries are not eligible to apply (Russia ,Syria, Iraq,
Afghanistan, Libya and Egypt )
The conference will bring together representatives and active leaders across the globe, this
includes youth Organisations, young entrepreneurs, representatives of other European and
international youth Organisations and networks policy makers and representatives of
international organisations and foundations will also actively take part in the conference. All
participants should:

Be aged between 18 and 35 years (exceptions will be possible based on the quality of
the application form);

Be 35+ to apply as a facilitator or motivational speaker.

Be motivated and committed to contribute to the conference and its outcomes;

Be active and have some experience in activities with young people, communities and
Organisations;

Be able to work in English or French;

Be available for the whole duration of the conference.

Costs
The conference will take place at the European Youth Centre Budapest.
1. Travel expenses to and from home country will be covered according to the rules
of the Council youth Foundation of Europe.
2. Visa costs will be covered by the Council of youth foundation Europe. The youth
foundation Europe secretariat will issue invitation letter and also contact embassies
that should facilitate the delivery of visas to attend the conference.
3. Due to limited funding accommodation will provided for 50 applicants, cost of
accommodation for other applicants will be subsided, Applicants will have to book
and later pay $300 on arrival.

APPLICATION FORM

1. GENERAL INFORMATION
First name:
Last/ family name:
Gender:
Title (Mr, Mrs, Miss, Ms,
Dr etc):
Date of birth:
Nationality:
Country of current
residence:
Home address:
Post code:
Email:
Telephone number (with
international code):
Mobile number:
Passport number:
Passport expiry date:
Name of nearest Airport
: Name, position, e-mail
and telephone number of
professional referee:
Any professional
membership
Will you be able to pay
for your $300 hotel
should in case you are
ONLY supported with
Airfare and visa fee?
Will you require Visa
Assistance to enable you
travel to Singapore?
Your Professional Background
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Please provide a brief overview of your background and career to date (i.e.
academic achievements, community involvement and relevant hobbies). Please
explain how you think you are eligible for participation in respect of your
professional activities, knowledge, experience or positions held (in no more than
300 words).

Your Personal Statement

Please 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).

Further comments
(No more than 50 words).

2. FINAL DETAILS
How did you hear about the conference?

Date:
4. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
Please ensure that you attach:

A recent CV or resume

A letter of recommendation from a person knowledgeable about your

professional career

5. SENDING YOUR APPLICATION FORM

a. Complete the application form fully
b. Attach it to ONE e-mail with the subject headed [Your Name] Global
youth conference 2016 Application
c. Attach your supporting document(s)
d. Email to youthfoundation@europe.com by 1st December 2015
The deadline for completed application forms is 1st December 2015.
Applications will be acknowledged. You will be notified of your selection
within 3 days to two weeks.
Contact: Leila Asrari e-mail: youthfoundation@europe.com