The 20 th International Youth Forum
“Climate Change and Green Development”
Republic of Korea
August 18-25, 2009

Background:

The International Youth Forum began in 1990 in order to enhance youth's awareness on global issues and their friendship, based on a special fund created by the Ministry of Sports and Youth of Republic of Korea.

This year's forum with the topic, “Climate Change and Green Development” will be hosted by the Ministry for Health, Welfare and Family of Republic of Korea and will be organized by the National Council of Youth Organizations in Korea (NCYOK). The event aims to make youth involved in dealing with climate change and in the process of green development, and to strengthen and improve cooperation and mutual interest among the youth in the world.

Venue and Date:

The event will be held in Seoul and Chungbuk, Republic of Korea on Aug. 18 to 25, 2009.

Participants' Eligibility:

• Filipino citizen
• between 18 and 30 years old
• youths who study in related field or have experienced relevant work at NGOs or IGOs are preferred
• need to be at an intermediate level of English proficiency
• of good moral character
• physically and mentally fit to travel
• must have a valid passport until at least six (6) months after the date of the departure for the program

Applicants without any passport details shall not be considered.

Expenses:

• NCYOK bears all local program expenses
• Round-trip ticket fund will also be provided as follows:

"  participants from Asian countries: USD300

"  participants from non-Asian countries: USD500

Application and Required Documents:

• applicants need to submit 1) the completed application form, and 2) an English essay (format: A4 size 1 page, font 12, Times New Roman, single-spaced)
• send the required documents thru e-mail ( [email protected] or [email protected] ; application deadline is July 10, 2009 (Friday); title of e-mail should be ‘Youth Forum applicants-name of applicant'
• for more information, contact:

National Council of Youth Organizations in Korea
Mr. Hyun-Woo Noh
Tel: 82-2-2667-0564
Fax: 82-2-2667-0295
E-mail: [email protected]
Address: c/o International Youth Center
801 Bangwha3-dong, Gangseo-gu, Seoul , Korea (zip code: 157-856)