International Association for National Youth Service

IANYS is a global network of professionals working to promote youth service around the world. The Association was formed in 1996 at the 3rd global conference on national youth service. Since its inception, IANYS has grown to include members from 48 different countries on six continents. Click here to learn more about the IANYS activities.

News & Announcements:

Announcing the location of the 9^th Global Conference on National Youth Service

IANYS is pleased to announce that the 9^th Global Conference on National Youth Service will take place at the New Bibliotheca Alexandrina (New Library of Alexandria) in Alexandria, Egypt in October 2010. 

The IANYS conference will be organized in partnership with the New Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the John D. Gerhart Center for Philanthropy & Civic Engagement at the American University in Cairo (AUC) and Innovations in Civic Participation (ICP), the IANYS secretariat. 

Please check back soon and stay tuned for more information! 

IANYS is planning to feature National Youth Service programs and initiatives on its website on a regular basis. This month we feature Youth Star Cambodia. Please click here to read more about Youth Star Cambodia and the interviews we conducted.

 

The Global Momentum for National Youth Service

The momentum for National Youth Service is growing internationally, as more countries around the world are developing or expanding youth civic engagement programs and policies. Click here to read full article.

A Look Back - Reflections on the Founding and the Evolution of IANYS

Donald J. Eberly, founder and honorary president of the International Association for National Youth Service is looking back on the organizational developments and accomplishments of IANYS since its foundation. Click here for more information.

Dame Elisabeth Hoodless Awarded the Alec Dickson Servant Leader Award

Hoodless, Executive Director of Community Service Volunteers, Chairman of IANYS,  and Member of ICP's Board of Directors, was recognized for her leadership in helping and inspiring others to serve.

Read more and see a video of Hoodless' acceptance speech >>

Planning for the 2010 IANYS Global Conference

As the secretariat of IANYS, ICP is in the process of selecting a partner organization to co-host  the 9^th Global Conference on National Youth Service in 2010.  Thank you to everyone who submitted a letter of interest to host the Conference. 

IANYS is in the process of reviewing proposals, and we look forward to posting more good news soon.

2008 IANYS Global Conference

19-22 November 2008, Paris France

Special keynote address by President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf of Liberia. Watch the video here!

Thank you to all of the organizers, funders, speakers, presenters and participants for a very successful conference!  Click here for more information.



New Book by Two IANYS Global Council Members

Service Without Guns by Donald J. Eberly and Reuven Gal, with a guest chapter by Michael Sherraden

Draws on the experiences of Chile's Servicio Pais, China's Poverty Alleviation Relay Project, Costa Rica's Trabajo Comunal Universitario, Germany's Zivildienst and Volunteer Social Year, India's National Service Scheme, Israel's Sherut Leumi, Mexico's Servicio Social, Pakistan's National Youth Service, the UK's Community Service Volunteers, the USA's Civilian Conservation Corps, Peace Corps, and AmeriCorps, and similar schemes in 22 other countries.