International Youth Exchange Program
between Cambodia and Sweden - Youth Partners in Development (YPD) |
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| Some background information |
At the 1991 World Youth Forum in Vienna a number of Youth NGOs discussed the situation of young people and their contribution to peace and development in the world. Canada World Youth (CWY) came forward with the idea of a multilateral Youth Exchange Project with the UN as a global coordinator. United Nations Volunteers (UNV) began discussions on the proposal with CWT and they agreed to initiate a pilot project which was launched in Benin in 1993.The result was described as "excellent" by all parties involved. In connection to the UN's 50th anniversary in 1995, UNV initiated a multilateral youth exchange program, Youth Partners in Development, YPD. The aim was to give young people insight into the United Nations and a chance to participate in development work in connection with UN projects. |
Duration of the program: 6 months (January - June, 2010) |
Target Areas of the program: |
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First Phase: In Cambodia for 3 months (January - March, 2010) and all the participants will be assigned to 5 different provinces, 2 pairs to Kampong Chhnang, 2 pairs to Prey Veng, 2 pairs to Battam Bang, 3 pairs to Banteay Meanchey and 2 pairs to Poi Pet.
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Target Participants of the program: |
• Swedish Youth 22 people (18 females)
• Zambia Youth 11 people (females)
• Cambodian Youth 11 people (females) |
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| Contact: |
Khmer Youth Association (KYA) head office in Phnom Penh,
Office # 135A, St. 259, Toek La-ak I, Tuol Kork, Phnom Penh.
Tel & Fax: 855 23 884 306, email: admin@kya-cambodia.org or
Mr. Nhek Thodollar, YPD Assistant: 011 63 67 67 , email: ypd@kya-cambodia.org |
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