http://icicp.org Innovations In Civic Participation Mon, 6 Oct 2008 9:46:43 CDT en-us http://www.iyfnet.org/document.cfm/30/992 http://www.iyfnet.org/document.cfm/30/992 Mon, 22 Sep 2008 09:23:40 CDT International Youth Foundation This week, the International Youth Foundation (IYF) is convening top leaders of youth-serving organizations, global companies, and governmental institutions from around the world to discuss global trends and the latest advancements in youth development within the broader context of a rapidly changing world. http://www.icicp.org/ht/display/ArticleDetails/i/4092/pid/1220 http://www.icicp.org/ht/display/ArticleDetails/i/4092/pid/1220 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 11:50:55 CDT Indian Committee of Youth Organizations (ICYO) In a grand spectacle amidst the backdrop of the majestic India Gate, over 7,000 NCC cadets will descend on the adjoining lawns tomorrow morning to pledge themselves for communal harmony. http://www.icicp.org/ht/display/ArticleDetails/i/4093/pid/1220 http://www.icicp.org/ht/display/ArticleDetails/i/4093/pid/1220 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 11:53:46 CDT Indian Committee of Youth Organizations (ICYO) The NCC is the youth wing of the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force, working in educational institutions to groom young people into disciplined and loyal citizens. The NCC in partnership with UNICEF and district administration has plans to push awareness on sanitation and hygiene through this programme in Purulia over the next three months. http://www.civicus.org/content/e-CIVICUS407YouthParticipation-PublicPolicy.html http://www.civicus.org/content/e-CIVICUS407YouthParticipation-PublicPolicy.html Wed, 01 Oct 2008 12:10:46 CDT Source: Anu Pekkonen, CIVICUS Participatory Governance Programme Coordinator It is vital that opportunities are created to foster greater youth participation in political processes. Young people in the global North and South alike express a sense of alienation from the political system, manifested in low voter turnouts among youth and ageing membership of political parties. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/lynne-glasner/obama-mccain-calls-for-na_b_130490.html http://www.huffingtonpost.com/lynne-glasner/obama-mccain-calls-for-na_b_130490.html Tue, 30 Sep 2008 09:22:41 CDT Huffington Post Candidates McCain and Obama have both served their country through service, but the differences in how they served define them. http://www.punchng.com/Articl.aspx?theartic=Art200809301504743 http://www.punchng.com/Articl.aspx?theartic=Art200809301504743 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:06:43 CDT http://www.punchng.com/Articl.aspx?theartic=Art200809301504743 The future of Nigeria belongs to the youths who are the leaders of tomorrow. They have tremendous roles to play towards national develop-ment and integration. Unfortunately, they are not given the necessary attention by the authorities concerned in incorporating them into the process of national development. http://allafrica.com/stories/200809300071.html http://allafrica.com/stories/200809300071.html Wed, 01 Oct 2008 10:54:13 CDT The New Times Under the auspices of Project Ubucuti (Kinyarwanda for Friendship), a joint international service project between the Rotaract club of Bugolobi in Kampala and the Rotaract club of Kigali Institute of Education (KIE); rotaractors from various Rotaract Clubs in Uganda have endured the long bus journey by night, to share with their colleagues in Rwanda the message embodied in the Rotaract motto of 'fellowship through service,' including the Rotary mantra of 'service above self.' http://www.fijitimes.com/story.aspx?id=102134 http://www.fijitimes.com/story.aspx?id=102134 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:11:22 CDT The Fiji Times Online THE National Youth Service Scheme is about investing strategically in youth livelihood for economic security, says Ministry of Youth NYSS manager, Vilimone Baledrokadroka. The scheme matches the UNICEF Youth Study prerequisite for long-term economic security, he said. http://www.visayandailystar.com/2008/September/26/negor4.htm http://www.visayandailystar.com/2008/September/26/negor4.htm Mon, 29 Sep 2008 09:04:20 CDT The Visayan Daily Star Two professors from Silliman University in Dumaguete City presented research papers on the impacts of service-learning, at a workshop held recently at the International Christian University in Tokyo, Japan. http://www.morungexpress.com/localnews/4420.html http://www.morungexpress.com/localnews/4420.html Thu, 25 Sep 2008 10:21:45 CDT The Morung Express ..."There is no bigger contribution than to render social service." He said, "Social service is found in every civilized society and as an educated youth, one should cultivate the culture of Social service." http://fijidailypost.com/news.php?section=1&fijidailynews=19115 http://fijidailypost.com/news.php?section=1&fijidailynews=19115 Thu, 25 Sep 2008 10:36:38 CDT Fiji Daily Post - Vatuwaqa,Fiji 24th September 2008 - The Ministry of Youth and Sports' National Youth Service Scheme (NYSS) Manager, Vilimone Baledrokadroka has revealed that more than 3000 youths are awaiting assistance under the NYSS programme. http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/TOPICS/EXTSOCIALDEVELOPMENT/0,,contentMDK:21836866~pagePK:210058~piPK:210062~theSitePK:244363,00.html http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/TOPICS/EXTSOCIALDEVELOPMENT/0,,contentMDK:21836866~pagePK:210058~piPK:210062~theSitePK:244363,00.html Mon, 22 Sep 2008 10:20:38 CDT World Bank This is a competition of 2-5 minute documentaries that highlight the social aspects of climate change as experienced and/or observed by the film-makers. Submissions due October 24, 2008. http://www.leadershipnigeria.com/product_info.php?products_id=34431&osCsid=44b6a9228df6716a49bef08df3eb0005 http://www.leadershipnigeria.com/product_info.php?products_id=34431&osCsid=44b6a9228df6716a49bef08df3eb0005 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 10:10:04 CDT Nigeria Leadership Governor Akala of Oyo State has advocated for better welfare packages for the youth corps members serving in the state in order to boost their morale. http://www.buanews.gov.za/news/08/08091811151001 http://www.buanews.gov.za/news/08/08091811151001 Mon, 22 Sep 2008 09:27:42 CDT BuaNews The Masupatsela Youth Pioneer Programme, which will see youth actively trying to improve their communities and the lives of the people around them while learning skills, is to be launched next month. http://www.voicesforservice.org/news/LetterOfSupport.pdf http://www.voicesforservice.org/news/LetterOfSupport.pdf Wed, 17 Sep 2008 09:33:30 CDT Voices For National Service Members of ServiceNation and Voices for National Service have drafted a letter of support for the Serve America Act. The support letter is currently circulating for sign-on, and final copies will be shared with other Members of the Senate to encourage them to co-sponsor S. 3487. http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/ideas/2008/09/091208.html http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/ideas/2008/09/091208.html Tue, 16 Sep 2008 08:29:48 CDT Center for American Progress In addition to "getting things done" in communities, national service over the last decade has proven an effective way to support the development of those who serve. http://www.nayd.org/be_inspired.htm http://www.nayd.org/be_inspired.htm Tue, 16 Sep 2008 08:38:38 CDT NAYD A special issue of INSPIRE which celebrates the World Youth Congress held in Canada last month. http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/2008/09/service_nation.html http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/2008/09/service_nation.html Tue, 16 Sep 2008 08:19:07 CDT Center for American Progress Fifteen years ago today, President Bill Clinton signed legislation creating the AmeriCorps program. http://msmedia.dot.ca.gov/governor/20080912_service.asf http://msmedia.dot.ca.gov/governor/20080912_service.asf Tue, 16 Sep 2008 08:26:56 CDT Gov. Schwarzenegger Calls Next President to Establish Federal Cabinet Secretary for Service, Addresses ServiceNation Summit in New York http://icicp.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/3896 http://icicp.org/ht/d/ArticleDetails/i/3896 Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:46:58 CDT Boston.com 12th September 2008 - Sen. Edward Kennedy and Orrin Hatch are introducing a major new national service bill aimed at recruiting 175,000 Americans of all ages to tackle national problems such as health care, education, energy and the environment. http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Opinion/-/440808/469230/-/3lc7mb/-/ http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Opinion/-/440808/469230/-/3lc7mb/-/ Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:56:25 CDT Daily Nation 12th September 2008 - The dust is finally settling. Reporter Wamalwa Kibunguchy discusses Kenya's government plans for positive change. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/09/11/AR2008091103788.html?sid=ST2008091103946&s_pos http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/09/11/AR2008091103788.html?sid=ST2008091103946&s_pos Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:58:12 CDT The Washington Post 12th September 2008 - Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain pledged to inspire a new commitment to public service Thursday, as they set aside the rancor of an intense presidential campaign during a two-hour forum on the seventh anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/09/20080908-6.html http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/09/20080908-6.html Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:21:36 CDT www.whitehouse.gov 12th September 2008 - President Bush hosted an event on the South Lawn on Monday regarding his efforts to encourage volunteer service and in honor of America's volunteers. During his remarks, the President renewed his call for Americans to devote 4,000 hours over their lifetime in service to our country. http://washingtontimes.com/news/2008/sep/10/education-through-service/ http://washingtontimes.com/news/2008/sep/10/education-through-service/ Wed, 10 Sep 2008 10:46:24 CDT The Washington Times September 10th 2008 - Numerous efforts have attempted to address the dropout crisis and improve graduation rates, yet every 26 seconds, another student drops out of school. By aligning our efforts and focusing on service, we can improve the lives of America's young people. http://ohmygov.com/blogs/a-day-in-the-life/archive/2008/09/09/what-does-service-mean-to-obama-and-mccain.aspx http://ohmygov.com/blogs/a-day-in-the-life/archive/2008/09/09/what-does-service-mean-to-obama-and-mccain.aspx Wed, 10 Sep 2008 10:56:27 CDT ohmygov.com Septenber 10th 2008 - "Service" has become quite the theme in this election season. On 9/11, both Barack Obama and John McCain will make a rare joint appearance at the Service Nation Summit in New York to discuss their plans to encourage service and reinvigorate civic life. http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/09/10/politics/animal/main4435782.shtml http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/09/10/politics/animal/main4435782.shtml Thu, 11 Sep 2008 09:53:00 CDT CBS News John McCain and Barack Obama will appear together to discuss their views on "service and civic engagement in the post-9/11 world," in a primetime forum in New York, hosted by ServiceNation, a coalition focused on civic engagement. http://www.nation.co.ke/News/-/1056/467642/-/tkbrki/-/ http://www.nation.co.ke/News/-/1056/467642/-/tkbrki/-/ Sun, 07 Sep 2008 12:51:03 CDT Sunday Nation September 7, 2008 - The first group of National Youth Service men and women enlisted into the Administration Police Force graduated on Friday at a ceremony presided over by President Kibaki at Gilgil.