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Posted: Aug. 10 2006,15:08 by David from INTERNATIONAL - Fundacion Cultura de Paz
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Questionnaire
If funds were available, what youth activities related to a Culture of Peace (CoP) would you to do as an individual?
Participate
in capacity building events. | | Study tour/Exchange programmes
in communities to familiarize with different peopleā€™s culture and
traditions. | | Participation in cultural and
traditional festivals. | | Share information and knowledge about
my culture to others. | | Promotion of democratic principles and
systems. | | Education and awareness on the importance of
peace. | |
What non-financial support do you need to do these activities?
Community commitment | | Determination | |
If
funds were available, what youth activities related to a CoP would your
organization like to do? (If you answer this question, please name your
organization)
Education and awareness creation on the importance
of peace and the general effects of conflict through seminars^^
forums^^ durbars^^ camp and workshops | | Advocate for peace
programmes in schools or the inclusion of peace education in the social
studies subject. | | Establishment of Peace Clubs within basic
schools^^ high schools and tertiary institutions. | |
Establishment of Peace Building Volunteers within communities. |
| Promotion of relevant cultural systems and cultural event.
| | Conduct local level research for advocacy purposes. |
| Promotion of democratic principles and systems. The name of my
organisation is VISION FOR ALTERNATIVE DEVELOPMENT (VALD) | |
What non-financial support does your organization need for CoP activities?
Government political will. | | Encouragement | | Commitment of beneficiaries | |
What changes in youth policies do you think the government/leadership in your country should make to promote a CoP?
Opportunities
for youth Participation in decision making which includes building the
capacity of youth and providing logistical and financial support to
youth led initiatives. | | Creation of programmes that enables
young people to tour or visit several places that could promote
interaction^^ sharing and cooperation. | | The establishment of
National Commission/Authority with a good number of youth
representations to coordinate and support Peace initiatives.
What CoP youth activities/initiatives do you think the UN should do?
Organizing
capacity building trainings at national^^ regional and international
level to encourage cooperation^^ tolerance for youth and youth
organisations. | | UN should make official the concept of
cultural day or night in all of its youth events. |
Do you
have any suggestions or recommendations for improving youth
participation in CoP activities on any levels (UN, government, civil
society)?
Their should be a specific body^^ collaboration and
coalitions to specifically on Peace at UN^^ government and Civil
society | |
What could be done to improve/ensure transparency and flow of information in promoting the CoP?
E-group
discussion is currently the easy form of direct tool for communication
and information sharing. | | Logistics like computer and internet
access should be provided to organisations operating in developing
countries. | | Coalitions at deferent levels ensure
accountability and strategy forum. | | | |
To ensure the best possible return of a voluntary fund for youth and CoP, how should it be managed/administered?
Their
should be an international body to coordinate all activities. Country
body should be created to coordinate country programmes. Priority must
be given to grassroots activities. That could make a great impact on
the life of people. Attention should be given to conflict prone area.
The management of the fund should be focus on the beneficiaries. |
| Youth organisations working on peace should be allowed to
present suggestions in the development of strategic plan. Consultation
should get to community level. | |
How can youth not yet involved in CoP activities be reached and motivated?
Organisations
working on Peace should be encouraged and be supported to facilitate
the creation of local level coalitions that could provide an
opportunity for organisations without access to information to benefit
and possible participate in CoP activities. | |
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Personal Information: Issah Ali
issahwonder@yahoo.com
M 26-30
Country: Ghana
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