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Youth for Change- Knowledge Sharing Events

From July- September 2010, "Youth for Change" program will be conducting knowledge-sharing events in the 14 targeted countries for the mini-grant winners to showcase their projects and exchange experiences with other active youth in their communities. Check these events in your country where you can get to know more about these interesting projects and discuss the topic of Community Participation!

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Deepwater Horizon: 2010 Oil Spill

The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico continues to leak barrels upon barrels of oil into the oceans. Clean-up attempts have not produced positive outcomes and our environment is still suffering. Some reports estimate that more than 150 threatened or endangered sea turtles and 316 sea birds have been found dead as a result of the oil spill. The impact continues to threaten our oceans, coastal regions and wildlife. What are you doing to create change? Considering efforts have not worked up to this point, how should British Petroleum and the Federal Government of the United States handle the situation? Add your voice to the discussion about what is happening on the Gulf Coast and share your artwork and images of the crisis in the Global Gallery. Photo Credit: Todd Sanders

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One Billion Hungry Campaign

One billion people currently live in chronic hunger, which can lead to illness and temporary or permanent damage to one's health. Sharing a vision of a world without hunger is the first step in creating change. The One Billion Hungry campaign is putting pressure on politicians to end hunger and help small-scale farmers grow their own food. Get involved by signing the international petition and track your impact on the campaign's site.

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Worldwide Art Contest Launched!

OUR YEAR is a call to youth aged 13 to 25. The United Nations has declared 2010 the International Year of Youth, and we want to hear your voice. This is the perfect moment for youth entrepreneurship, global citizenship and social responsibility. Share your vision for the International Year of Youth on a global platform and enter to win one of three great prizes.

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Panorama Next Issue: Traditions and Youth Culture

We are greatly influenced by our history and so it is up to us to understand where we came from in order to prepare for where we are going. Traditions significantly influence youth culture regardless of whether we accept them wholeheartedly or reject them. The next issue of Panorama will focus on how traditions are implicated in youth culture. Think about your community's myths, legends and customs. How different are we form previous generations? What have we learned from traditions and history? Are traditions useful in shaping our lives today or do they create more problems than solution? To share your stories and opinions submit to the next issue of Panorama. Photo Credit: jmtosses

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International Year of Youth

Youth play a huge role in creating peace and boosting development. In December of 2009 the United Nations recognized the importance of youth by naming 2010 the International Year of Youth to harness the "Energy, imagination and initiative of the world’s youth in overcoming the challenges facing humankind." International Youth Day, on August 12th 2010, will mark the beginning of the Year of Youth and promote understanding across generations, cultures and languages. The Year of Youth inspires young people to create ideas and projects that work towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals. Participate in the world wide Our Year. Our Dream. Our Mark. art contest to show how you will leave your mark on the world.

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Panorama Youth and Sustainability

After the recent oil spill in the Gulf Coast, there is even more pressure for us to do our part to clean up our atmosphere and protect the ecosystems which sustain us. One way to reduce dependence on polluting fossil fuels is to jump on a bike or skateboard. Bikes are more maneuverable, cheaper and easier to maintain, and do not create dangerous emissions. Check out the July issue of Panorama on Youth and Sustainability to read more stories about our environment and the ways in which we can do our part to protect it.

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Youth for Change- Knowledge Sharing Events

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International Year of Youth

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