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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:
  • 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.
  • Second Phase: In Sweden for 3 months (March - June, 2010) and the 11 pairs from Cambodia and the 11 pairs from Zambia will be assigned to different communities in Sweden (according to Swedish Coordinator).

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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