FW: Youth Action Net Small Awards for Youth Social Projects

[Katalin Fabian]

> Subject: Youth Action Net Small Awards for Youth Social Projects
>
> Win a US$500 award from YouthActionNet to help fund your social
> change project!
>
> Are you the founding member of a youth organization that
> coordinates volunteer efforts in your local community? Do you
> lead a team of dedicated young people to protect and promote the
> rights of children in your country? Are you spearheading a web-
> based initiative aimed at connecting underprivileged youth in
> your region? Do you work with peers and local officials to raise
> AIDS awareness and promote public health initiatives in your
> area? If you're a young person working to bring positive social
> change in your community, YouthActionNet can help.
>
> YouthActionNet is now giving awards to youth leaders and their
> emerging projects that promote social change and connect youth
> with local communities. These youth-led projects should have
> clearly defined goals and have potential for growth or further
> replication. Final selections are made following a peer review
> process in which previous award winners select the next round of
> awardees. Award recipients will receive US$500 and are eligible
> to participate in an international capacity-building workshop.
>
> Partners
>
> YouthActionNet is proud to bring you the 2004 YouthActionNet
> Awards with the support of the following organizations:
>
> World Organization of the Scout Movement
> World Young Women's Christian Association
> World Association of Girl Guides and Girls Scouts
> Global Youth Connect
> International Award Association
> Mandate the Future
> Do Something
> Global Kids
> Idealist.org
>
> Eligibility
>
>
> Open to all young people aged 18 - 29
> Individuals applying must have a leadership role in a youth-led
> initiative that works to create positive change in their
> community
> Applications must be written in English
>
> 2004 Awards Schedule
>
> First selection (10 winners)
>
> Deadline: October 1, 2003
> Winners announced: December 16, 2003
> Second selection (10 winners)
>
> Deadline: April 18, 2004
> Winners announced: June 15, 2004
>
> Location: Open
> Deadline: April 18, 2004
> Website: http://www.youthactionnet.org/yan_awards
>
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