“People, Participation and Power...”
Building on the success of last year's CIVICUS Youth Assembly the 2008 event
will offer an execeptional opportunity to meet and work with other young women
and men who are really making changes to things that matter.
The Youth Assembly will offer young delegates a program and a space to
develop and commit to action internationally. The theme of participation in
civil society will be explored over the course of the event and delegates will
learn about issues that effect billions of people worldwide. The programme will
develop not only delegates knowledge, but also build personal capacity through
a series of workshops and skills development sessions. Participation is
key and all delegates will be fully engaged in a programme
In attending the Youth Assembly delegates will also go on to participate, as
full delegates, in the CIVICUS World Assembly where they will have a voice and
opportunity to meet and influence some of the world's leading NGOs, groups and
individuals who are committed to the creation of a more just and equitable
world.
Delegates will also have the opportunity to meet a number of Young Scots who
are involved nationwide in social justice programmes. These opportunities will
help build global linkages and offer both delegates and young Scots
opportunities to understand issues from a global perspective.
How to Attend
There are several ways to attend and Delegate places are available to
successful Applicants aged 18 to 25 years old.
All delegate places are 100% free of charge and we will include all your
Accommodation, food and social programme events for the week. We will also
include your Delegate Fee to attend the CIVICUS World Assembly.
However, although we are able to offer some delegates travel bursaries
(please see the separate conditions on the application page) travel expenses to
and from Scotland are generally expected to be paid by delegates. Many
Delegates last year managed to secure their own sponsorship from employers,
organisations, charities and governments to cover these expenses and we can
help you with suggestions of how to make an approach.
Delegate places are limited and will be awarded to the strongest applicants
from around the world. These will be assessed on selection criteria, which can
been found on the application pages.