International Youth Day next Thursday 12 August will be marked with a ‘Your Year, Your Voice’ celebration at the Commonwealth Secretariat, including a panel debate, music and prize-giving ceremony. The day, which coincides with the twenty-fifth anniversary of the first United Nations International Year of Youth, will also mark the launch of “Yparticipate” a global youth-led initiative providing relevant tools for meaningful youth participation in decisions that affect them (http://yparticipate.org/). more »

Cross sector organisations are cottoning on to the importance of youth participation. The recent series of the Apprentice highlights what young people can achieve when given the opportunity. Young people deserve more »

If your looking to debate issues that affect you on the world stage then look no further this year than the Civicus Youth Assembly in Montreal more »

2morro is a unique conference of ideas, innovation, performance and music that takes place in London on 12 July 2010. 2morro showcases the best young entrepreneurs, artists, educators, campaigners, technologists, activists and creative talent in UK. more »

If you have an idea and don’t have the financial resources to put it into action there is alot of support available for a variety of needs. It is important to choose the right type of funding for your project so take time to research funding criteria. more »