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Posted: Aug. 16 2006,08:32 by David from INTERNATIONAL - Fundacion Cultura de Paz
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Chair of our National Youth Council, Scouts Australia :
1. a) If funds were available, what youth activities related to a CoP would your organization like to do?
For
Scouting, I think we need to work on developing more 'Scouts of the
World' projects to help educate our youth members about the importance
of being a global citizen and what it means to help those in need.
These core values are certainly in line I believe with the
principles of any Scouts of the World project.
b) What non-financial support does your organization need to do these activities?
I
think perhaps help with identification of possible project areas in
regions around the world and then secondly help in establishing
networks for support and regional contacts.
2. b) What CoP youth activities/initiatives do you think the UN should do?
I
think the UN should hold a summit inviting young people from around to
world to focus on establishing initiatives that young people from
around the world can adopt in the local area to establish a CoP.
This is something that needs to be present in the surrounding
community before it can be achieved at a global scale.
OPTIONAL QUESTIONS
3.
Do you have any suggestions or recommendations for improving youth
participation in CoP activities on any levels (UN, government, civil
society)?
I think the best thing is to ensure the support
networks are in placed to provide young people with the motivation and
encouragement to be involved- this may come from a range of support
sources like those mentioned above ie. UN, governments, civil society.
4. What could be done to improve/ensure transparency and flow of information in promoting the CoP?
I think there needs to be an outline of goals and objectives that the UN hopes to achieve.
5. To ensure the best possible benefit of a UN Voluntary Fund for youth and CoP, how should it be managed/administered?
I
think a board should be established with representatives from several
participating countries as well as youth representatives to ensure the
emphasis is placed on establishing and funding projects that young
people value.
6. How can youth not yet involved in CoP activities be reached and motivated?
I
think one of the best ways is through a detailed and interactive
website, which could also build a virtual CoP and build global
links between young people.
8. My response to this questionnaire is my personal opinion *
Name of organization: __
Contact person: (see letter below)
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Sujet : RE: The voice of youth from Australia is missing
Date : 8/15/06 10:56:14 PM Eastern Daylight Time
From: nat.chief.exec@scouts.com.au (Richard Miller)
Reply-to: nat.chief.exec@scouts.com.au
To: mail@decade-culture-of-peace.org
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Dear David
Attached
is a response to short questionnaire from Chair of our National Youth
Council which I trust will give you what you need.
Regards
R
Richard Miller
National Chief Executive
Scouts Australia
Level 1, 8 Help Street
Chatswood NSW 2067
AUSTRALIA
Phone: 61 2 9413 1133
Fax: 61 2 9413 1177
Mobile: 0438 011 008 (+61 438011008)
Website: www.scouts.com.au
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