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Every year, children and youth around the world dedicate their time, effort and heart to serving their communities and changing lives.  Every one of them is a hero. Every one of them deserves to be appreciated, supported and respected. The Global Youth Service Day (GYSD) is a time when all these young people with big hearts and…

by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN-DESA) and the Department of Public Information (DPI) 12 to 24 September 2012 (http://bit.ly/ecosocWE). Following the UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) in June, the United Nations is continuing its efforts to promote sustainable development and to prepare a new development agenda that will take us beyond 2015. 5 simple…

Around the world, focus is shifting to the youth. The UN seeks to open up dialogue and resources for strategies, action plans and frameworks that can engage, involve and mobilise youth around the world. This survey will garner ideas and input that could potentially be included in the UN action plan.  The United Nations Secretary-General,…

Greetings Friends, We just had interesting news from our partner – Peace Child International on the lunch of the Road to Rio + 20 Green Business Competition. Please follow this link to check it up and apply if you meet the requirements:http://www.opportunitiesforyouth.org/2011/05/06/the-small-is-challenge-calling-all-young-inventors/ Thank you in advance and don’t forget to follow us on our new…

It’s not too late to get involved! Here’s how: Register Your GYSD Project! How will you change your world on GYSD? Are you planning a GYSD service project or celebration event? Register it today on GYSD.org! Why register? We’ll accept registrations through GYSD, but the sooner, the better! Register your project today at www.GYSD.org/register. Become a Global Youth Service Day (GYSD) 2012 Blogger! We’re looking…

With significant increase in youth awareness and participation worldwide, the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT) is exploring ways to enhance youth involvement in the UN system. The Global Youth Help Desk (GYHD) is a UN-Habitat initiative, developed in collaboration with partners, to provide up-to-date information on urban youth issues, regionally and globally. The site aims to promote best practices, knowledge sharing and…