Do you know of a young person making a positive difference to the lives of other people in your community or country?
The Commonwealth Youth Programme (CYP) is inviting nominations for the 2013 Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development Work.
We are looking for young people whose development work reflects the Commonwealth’s Plan for Youth Empowerment to:
1. Promote youth participation in decision making
2. Promote the economic empowerment of young people
3. Take action for equality between young men and women
4. Promote peaceful and democratic environments in which human rights flourish
5. Provide quality education for all
6. Improve access to information and communication technology
7. Promote health, development and values through sports and culture
8. Engage young people to protect the environment
General information
The nominee must have been engaged in development work for more than 12 months, either in a professional or voluntary capacity;
- The development work must be ongoing and taking place in a Commonwealth Country;
- The nominee should not be older than 29 on 31 December 2013.
- Individuals cannot nominate themselves in a personal capacity;
- The winners must agree to take part in publicity generated by the Commonwealth.
NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN FROM 12 MARCH – 30 JUNE 2013.
Download a copy of the 2013 Awards Brochure for more information
