INTERNATIONAL YOUTH PROGRAMME – CRIME FREE GENERATION
Melaka and Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia
May 12-17, 2009

Date and Venue
DATE: May 12-17, 2009
VENUE: Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia

Introduction

 The Ministry of Youth and Sports, Malaysia in collaboration with the SSEAYP International Malaysia (KABESA) is organizing the Malaysian International Youth Programme with the theme, “Crime Free Generation”. It is in conjunction with the 41 st National Youth Day in Malaysia .

The program is organized to foster the development of values and attitudes such as responsibility, and also enhance teaching and learning of other value-oriented studies such as life education, effective education, and environmental education, where the information, conclusions or recommendations are to be shared among the member countries.

It is hoped that this program will promote good spirit amongst the youth to create a “culture of safety” in the neighborhoods, build partnerships among police force, non-profit organizations, city, and community leaders. It is also to have a better understanding to the threat posed by any forms of crime.

The main objective is to allow youth leaders to meet, discuss, and ascertain solutions to any forms of crime, as well as allowing them to identify real issues on the ground. This will allow the youth to have their voices heard by global decision makers in promoting a crime free generation, thus contributing towards achieving global peace, stability and harmony, and provide an opportunity for the participants to strengthen cooperation and enhance networking amongst them.

This program would be an excellent platform in allowing the youth voice out against crime, be heard and be given recognition by the international and regional bodies, as well as national authorities.

Participation

The 6-day program will be divided into two (2) sessions focusing on the following topics:

1. Global crime involving Juvenile
2. Managing criminal issues amongst juvenile towards a crime free generation

Paper presenters at the conference will be international experts with vast experience in the field of crime prevention from Malaysia . Following the plenary sessions, participants will be divided into working groups to come out with recommendations stating the youth's stand against crime which can serve as input in the campaign against crime by the international organizations, as well as national governments.

The Philippine delegation is required to prepare traditional cultural performances between 3-5 minutes with the objective to promote the Philippine culture. The performances will be presented during the 41 st National Youth Day Celebration in Melaka, known as the historical city. The equipment and materials needed for the cultural performances shall be prepared by the participants.

The delegation shall also be required to prepare exhibition materials to introduce the Philippines . Booths 3x3 meter in size shall be provided for by the organizers, including 1 table and 2 chairs.

During the program, participants will have a one (1) day interaction with their local foster family in Melaka.

Each participant is encouraged to bring a gift and souvenirs as courtesy during the interaction activities. The official gift by the delegation shall be provided for by the National Youth Commission.

Qualifications

 The National Youth Commission shall send seven (7) youth participants with the following requirements:

1. Filipino citizen
2. Between 18 to 30 years old
3. Have been serving the youth sector as an active officer or member of a youth or youth-serving organization for at least two (2) years immediately preceding the date of application
4. Of good moral character
5. Physically and mentally fit to travel
6. Preferably a first time traveler. Former recipients of NYC funded international programs from March 23, 2008 to March 23, 2009 are disqualified to apply.
7. 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 

Accommodation, food and local transportation within Malaysia shall be shouldered by the organizers. International travel fare, personal expenses, personal souvenirs and exhibit materials shall be borne by the participant. 

Application 

All applicants must completely fill up the NYC International Program Application Forms attached. All registration forms must be received by email or personal delivery by March 31, 2009. 

Address:

Social Marketing Division
National Youth Commission
4F Bookman Building
373 Quezon Ave. , Quezon City
Email: [email protected]

Download Application form