Global Youth Mobilization Calls for Local Solutions for Funding

Last Updated (Wednesday, 02 March 2022 16:35)

GYM is calling on all young people aged 14-30 to share ideas that address the challenges caused by COVID-19 in their communities. If you have an idea for a solution to overcome a challenge created by the COVID-19 pandemic, or you want to support your local community, campaign for change in your local area, you can apply for funding from $500 –$5,000 today. No matter how big or small the idea, GYM encourages you to have the confidence to apply for funding. All you need to do is complete a short application form setting out your idea, what you want to achieve with the funding and upload a short video explaining why you should be awarded the funding.

Applications for Local Solutions funding are open until end of April for review in May. Take a look at the Local Solutions website and ensure you meet the criteria – and apply here: https://globalyouthmobilization.force.com/s/apply-now

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Capacity Building through Social Support & Training for Volunteers and Community

Last Updated (Friday, 03 December 2021 21:34)

Date：2021/09/07〜2021//11/07 (Duration :2 months)

(3 days in a week (Tuesday, Friday, Sunday) and 1 and half hour a day.)

“Capacity Building through Social Support and Training for Volunteers and Community”

Young people are facing challenges and losing hopes and aspirations for the future in Myanmar. Moreover, COVID 19 pandemic affected the opportunities to attend schools and deliver positive contributions of youth engagement in society and in education and political development.

We, Myitkyina YMCA, support positive development to build a successful future and to address psycho social concerns and support the young people through the most effective programmes.

“Capacity Building through Social Support and Training for Volunteers and Community” is one of the programs conducted virtually through zoom. 60 young people between the ages of 14 to 18 joined the virtual learning programme. They are young volunteers, of the community. The program is humanitarian and financially supported by Canada YMCA and Taiwan and Asia Pacific Alliance of YMCA.

There are 2 sections with 30 students each divided for morning and afternoon sessions. The duration of the course was for 2 months. The course basically focuses on self-study with instructions given by the instructors virtually. The instructors and students meet 3 days in a week (Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday). The aim for the course is to develop habits of self-study, improve knowledge, to upgrade their capacity, to know more about ways of using technical skills in their learning, and to motivate by support on psychosocial counseling for mentally depressed youth due to the pandemic and the political situations in the country. The course also includes topics such as English Skills development, Environment, Gender Equality, Equity, Peace, Community Services and other general knowledge development activities to keep in the flow of world’s trending.

Also Aim to open the eyes to see around the world, the things happening and how things works for the young generation for their future and community.

There will always be advantages and difficulties for programs such as technical problems and lack of knowledge on how to use and access the course online. Even though students are trying their best and working hard on their studies and despite difficulties it is a great opportunity for the young generation to gain something important in their life. No matter where you are or who you are, if you try your best, opportunities and great chances will come to you and you will gain success in one day. Just believe in yourself and keep going on. That’s what you need to do!

“Capacity Building through Social Support and Training for Volunteers and Community”

In current situations in Myanmar, young people are facing challenges and losing hopes and aspirations for the future. At the same time, COVID 19 pandemic also affects their opportunities to attend schools and makes a failure to their educational impact. Also, lack of chance to deliver positive benefits of youth engagement in society and education and political development.

Therefore, Myitkyina YMCA of Myanmar wants to support positive progress, build a successful future, help address the formal opportunity, psychosocial support to the young generation, and best make sure we invest in the most effective programmes. Myitkyina YMCA supports the “Capacity Building through Social Support and Training for Volunteers and Community” programme. Which is conducted virtually through zoom. 60 young people between the ages of 14 to 18 joined the virtual learning programme. And they are young volunteers, political prisoners' family members and the community. Also, this programme is financially supported by Myanmar YMCA and Canada YMCA. Moreover, we are also working with Taiwan YMCA and Asia Pacific Alliance of YMCA.

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“RaonAtti” to create a sustainable community in Asia with Youth Volunteer

Last Updated (Wednesday, 29 September 2021 23:32)

From 2008 until today, the Korea YMCA has sent young people to different countries in Asia to learn about the diversity of global society as global citizens in various communities under the name of “RaonAtti”, which means “good friend”. Since last year, most countries in Asia have closed their borders due to COVID-19. Collaborated efforts worldwide to resolve the pandemic are needed more than ever to solve global problems together through the interconnection of the global society once again.

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