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"The participants at the Youth Assembly are exceptional. You could witness faces shining with inspiration and minds racing with deep thoughts when enlightened and challenged with new ideas that benefit the global community. The energy that was created was mirrored off each participant creating a brilliant glow in an exciting environment that promises action." - Andrew Septimus, Algae Systems (Biodiversity, startup social enterprise) |
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and supported by Permanent Missions to the United Nations Lead Endorsers in 2011 are the Permanent Mission of Australia (January) and the Permanent Mission of South Africa (August) to the United Nations _________________ Directed by Friendship Ambassadors Foundation, Inc. A not for profit, tax-exempt NGO, affiliated with the United Nations Department of Public Information _________________ |
"... Attending the youth assembly at the UN was a pivotal moment for me, considering my past life experience and the content of the letter that I wrote to myself. This life-changing event offered me real hope for the future. Having heard talks by senior UN staff, representatives of non-governmental organizations and diplomats from the UN missions, I feel responsibility as a young leader to help achieve these goals by 2015. ..." - John Nsabimana (Participant) Lead Endorser 2010: Permanent Mission of Finland to the UN Other United Nations’ Permanent Missions Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Estonia, France, Grenada, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Italy, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, People’s Republic of China, Philippines, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Sweden, Turkey, Venezuela, and Vietnam Lead Program Partner: NEW Logistics Collaboration in 2010: International Youth Council (Founded at the Youth Assembly, in 2007) YA By The Numbers 2010 Appearances Included (Among
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"...I was utterly impressed by the depth and breadth of topics as well as the passion of the panelists and my fellow delegates. The conference was not only personally fulfilling, but professionally rewarding." - Justin Pang (Participant)" In 2009, the 6th Annual Youth Assembly at the United Nations brought together nearly 700 young people from 55 nations. Speakers included Dr. Arun Gandhi (grandson of India's legendary leader Gandhi), Devon Harris (Captain of Jamaica's Bobsled Olympic Team; Right to Play Athlete Ambassador), Ramu Damodaran (Deputy Director, Outreach Division, Department of Public Information (DPI), UN), Bin Hou (Paralympics Gold Medalist) and many others who spoke about the Millennium Development Goals and how each of us as individuals can make a difference".
"It was great to meet you at the YA at the UN - Never have I met so many passionate and motivated young individuals than in the Assembly. Thanks for such an AMAZING experience! (...) You all are so amazing!" - Esperanza Garcia The anniversary event brought together nearly 1000 young people from 62 nations. Speakers included Jesse Jackson, Arun Gandhi, & Kathy Ireland... 4th
Annual Youth Assembly "Simply Fabulous! The youth assembly set the tone for a future set up for humanity. It was most amazing for me meeting youths of my age, who have done so much even with all the constraints."
In 2007, the 4th annual Youth Assembly at the United Nations focused on social entrepreneurship. With 700 youth leadership delegates from over 52 countries, the Youth Assembly was a very active event, pairing youth leaders with global campaigns related to the MDGs. The event is always participatory, involving young people with civil society in real and meaningful ways while also training them in how to make their own NGO projects and organizations when they return home. World famous speakers, such as Angelique Kidjo (UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador), Dr. Arun Gandhi (grandson of India’s legendary leader Gandhi), Dr. Jeffrey Sachs (United Nations Director, Millennium Development Project) and many others spoke about the accomplishments and challenges regarding the Millennium Development Goals so far – and our responsibility going forward to realize all the goals by 2015. Kathy Ireland, Life Style Designer and supermodel, hosted a special luncheon for Youth Achievement Awardees at the Delegates’ Dining Lounge. The large hip-hop community in New York City hosted an orientation and closing party and the Turkish Mission to the UN hosted Campaign and Culture nights during the intensive, three day event. 3rd
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Dr. Valdov and FAF hosted a larger program, with more supporters, a greater amount of delegates, and more media coverage than at any point in the past... Those in attendance included: keynote speaker Dr. Arun Gandhi, grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, Olympic medalist Kate Johnson, former UN assistant Secretary General Gillian Sorensen... FAF hosted its 1st Youth Achievement Award ceremony: the Youth Achievement Award is given out to a young person who demonstrated significant dedication to humanitarian efforts in 2006... 2nd
Annual Youth Assembly The Youth Assembly 2005, at the United Nations – “Young People Making a Difference” was a special conference addressing and celebrating the youth movement in taking action to make the above goals a reality on an international scope. It came at a time when the United Nations was celebrating its 60th Anniversary and the International Youth Day. The United Nations offers much gratitude to young people around the world who come forward and join the UN, Member States and NGOs, in their global task to help build a world of peace and justice for all...
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