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Posted: Aug. 17 2006,20:53 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.
The program incorporates training and awareness raising concepts
along with the opportunity to partake a service project to make a real
difference. These core values are certainly in line I believe with the
principles of any Scouts of the World project. Peace is one of the 3
focuses of the Scouts of the World program which is Scoutings primary
contribution to meeting the UN's MDG's. More information on the program
is available from www.youthoftheworld.net
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. As well as providing some
opportunities for service I see a place for UN agencies to provide
materials and perhaps guest presenters for the training component of
SoW. The relevant agencies involved in Peace, Development and
Environment are very well placed to provide expert advice, information
and real life experience to our members.
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. The think global
act local saying is very appropriate here. I would think that the
concept of peace is a global idea and hope but needs to be implemented
locally. I think by holding workshops training youth in areas, they can
make real change and then these examples can be used as case studies
and great examples of what can be done with a bit of effort and a focus
on Peace.
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. . I think its vital
that the UN involve existing Youth organizations as these organizations
already have links with youth
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. More awareness raising (probably through the channel
in 3.) , perhaps tying it to the MDG's would show where it fits in in
the bigger picture.
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. Youth Organisations would then apply to this board with
projects to funded that support the goals of CoP
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. Once again Youth organistations are a good
target to get to most youth, however individuals need to reached as
well. I think showing the outcomes and hopes and how this ties in with
MDG's and how it can have a real effect on the World. Case example of
positive outcomes can be used.
8. My response to this questionnaire is my personal opinion *
Name of organization: __
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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
Fichier : 60808-UNYouthFund-ScoutsAust.doc (188416 octets)
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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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From: Richard Miller
To:
Date: Thursday, August 17, 2006 3:30:39 PM
Subject: UN Youth Fund - very short form_More From Scouts Aust
Dear David
One of our young people has added some more to the one sent to you previously. That’s it, trust it helps
Regards
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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From: Jason Thomson [mailto:jathomso@iinet.net.au]
Sent: Friday, 18 August 2006 8:17 AM
To: nat.chief.exec@scouts.com.au
Cc: int.comm@scouts.com.au; youth.comm@scouts.com.au; pblatch@hotmail.com; ravenhal@netlink.com.au; 'Nikketah'
Subject: RE: UN Youth Fund - very short form
Hi all,
I have added my comments to Nikketahs for ease.
Cheers
Jason Thomson
Chairman, National Rover Council
nrcchair@scouts.com.au
www.rovers.com.au
Mob: 0408 531 564
-----Original Message-----
From: Nikketah [mailto:njmcgrath@optusnet.com.au]
Sent: Friday, 11 August 2006 12:21 PM
To: nat.chief.exec@scouts.com.au
Cc: 'Jason Thomson'; int.comm@scouts.com.au; youth.comm@scouts.com.au; pblatch@hotmail.com; ravenhal@netlink.com.au
Subject: UN Youth Fund - very short form
Dear Richard,
Here are my responses for the Culture of Peace questions- hope this is of some help for you.
Nikketah
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