Last Updated (Wednesday, 02 March 2022 16:33)

East Asia Youth International Peace Forum
Daegu YMCA, Korea
28 February 2022; 2-4PM Korea Time

Daegu YMCA of Korea under its Peaceful Daegu Project organized the East Asia International Peace Forum on 28 February 2022 at 2-4 PM Korea time. The event which was participated mostly by YMCA of Korea Secretaries and staff was likewise opened to YMCA constituents in the region through virtual platform. The gathering highlighted the importance of establishing a youth network for peace in East Asia.

The forum discussion centered on the relevance understanding the historical value of Daegu March 1st Independence Movement and the plight of the Daegu YMCA movement under Japanese colonial rule. Prof Son San-mun of the Yeungnam University and NCY Korea NGS Kim Kyungmin presented the main discussion papers from which both articles highlighted the series of events that led to the Daegu March 1 Movement, and the Daegu YMCA movement. Likewise, it presented the key persons who inspired others to join the movement. It was worthy to note that the individuals and groups of people involved have their roots connected with the YMCA of Daegu. Most of which are youth and students.

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Last Updated (Thursday, 03 March 2022 16:11)

Asia & Pacific Alliance of YMCAs
Gender Equity Committee
International Women’s Day
March 8-31, 2022
#BreakTheBias: Listen to HER Story -Women’s Voices from the Asia Pacific

IWD (International Women’s Day) 2022 campaign theme is #BreakTheBias. The gender equity committee of APAY plans to celebrate IWD in a meaningful way by listening to HER Story: Women’s Voices from the Asia Pacific. This program intends to create a platform for women to bring their voices across the AP region. Their powerful stories will highlight the struggles, challenges, hopes, that would encourage and empower women of the APAY and a broader community. The said program will start from March 8 and will continue until 31st virtually through a YouTube channel. The said program is an opportunity for the women of the APAY to reconnect and build a network to strengthen the work of gender equity within APAY.

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ICF Program Committee held its first meeting in 2022

Last Updated (Monday, 28 February 2022 16:42)

The Interfaith Cooperation Forum (ICF) Program Committee held its first meeting in 2022 on February 11 via zoom. Four ICF alumni and four APAY staff attended the meeting. The alumni were Rinku Mankhin, an alternate member from Bangladesh, Hein Thura Htet from Myanmar, Dunhill Angelo Maraya, an alternate member, and Hamsiya Olimpain from the Philippines. The ICF staff were Baidido Saganding, Program Officer, Annika Denkmann, BftW seconded personnel to ICF, and Dr. Muriel Orevillo-Montenegro, Coordinator. Mr. Nam Boo Won, APAY General Secretary, also attended the meeting.

The meeting started with the greetings from Mr. Nam Boo Won. He also congratulates the ICF and its committee members for the work done in the past year. During the meeting, Dr. Muriel Orevillo-Montenegro reviewed the Term of Reference of the Program Committee members. Some of its members are ending their term this year. Biplob Rangsa, ICF committee member from Bangladesh will finish his term this February 2022. However, due to the need to have a representative from the alumni who joined ICF activities before 2018, Biplob will continue to serve another term. One may recall that each member shall serve the Committee for two years, however, this could be relaxed when necessary. This is a special arrangement as provided for, in the Term of Reference. Meanwhile, ICF will look for potential candidates from the alumni circle to replace inactive members.

The meeting also served as an opportunity to share updates on ICF activities. Baidido Saganding shared an update of the ICF website. Each country will submit brief information about its alumni engagement and activities, to be posted on the website to reach a wider audience. Nepal was the first to submit and update its information on the website. Bangladesh, Myanmar, and the Philippines agreed to submit by early March 2022. ICF is also expecting alumni from other countries such as Cambodia, Indonesia, India, Sri Lanka, and Timor Leste to submit their articles and photos respectively. Baidido shared an update on the small grant proposals. The deadline for submission of these proposals was on January 15, 2022. Bangladesh, India, the Philippines, and Timor Leste submitted their proposals. These proposals are now under review by the ICF staff. The alumni network may apply for two small grant projects: one for Local Peace Education, Advocacy, and Networking, and the other one for Alumni Follow-up activities. Moreover, Baidido informed the Committee that ICF received two small doable projects from the participants from the Philippines in relation to the November-December workshop.

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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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