Friendship Ambassadors FoundationPartners with the
International Youth Council on the Youth Assembly at the United Nations
International Youth Council on the Youth Assembly at the United Nations
Friendship Ambassadors Foundation (FAF) and the International Youth Council (IYC) announced today that they will host the 7th annual Youth Assembly at the United Nations August 4 to 6 bringing together hundreds of young people (18-25 years old) from around the world to help achieve the Millennium Development Goals.
The 2010 Youth Assembly marks the beginning of a fruitful partnership between two organizations that share many of the same goals and the drive to achieve these goals. Activities during this year’s Youth Assembly will include interactive workshops on youth empowerment and social entrepreneurism, the United Cultures Peace Arts Festival, and Youth Recognition Awards given out by Olympic medalists. Youth participants will have the unique opportunity to collaborate on a multinational level on policy issues such as climate change, good governance, and social justice. The Youth Assembly works to ensure that the leaders of today leave a world worthy of generations to come.
Friendship Ambassadors Foundation (FAF) is a nonprofit, tax exempt, 501(c)3 organization that provides meaningful cultural exchange opportunities by promoting peace through the performing arts. It directs and organizes the Youth Assembly at the United Nations on an annual basis. This year, FAF will finance the Youth Assembly and present a special performing arts event as well as offer general background support.
The International Youth Council (IYC) was founded at the Youth Assembly in 2007. It is a not-for-profit organization providing youth with project support, leadership opportunities, and a broad outreach base to effect change on a global scale. IYC will utilize its resources and influence to continue tapping into the vast network of motivated, passionate youth leaders at this year’s Youth Assembly.
If you have any questions, please contact Esperanza Garcia atesperanza@faf.org.
International Youth Council Youth Assembly Planning Committee
On May 20, 2010 Friendship Ambassador Foundation & International Youth Council announced their partnership and will work together on the 7th Annual Youth Assembly at the United Nations at the United Nations. The Youth Assembly will happen between August 4 to 6 and will be bringing together hundreds of young people from around the world to help achieve the Millenium Development Goals. Today, FAF & IYC convened a meeting at the United Nations Headquarters with youth leaders from United Nations University, Clinton Global Initiative, World Youth Alliance, and Millennium Campus Network to discuss goals, agendas, and strategies towards planning a successful Youth Assembly. The meeting was moderated by Esperanza Garcia & Patrick Sciarratta.
