The World Organization of Scout Movement’s 13th World Scout Moot will be hosted by The Kenya Scouts Association on behalf of Africa Scout Region. As the first Scout Moot to be held in Africa, it’s a very special occasion for the whole continent. Young adults aged 18 – 25 years will come together to share experiences and participate in offering of service to communities. It is an opportunity for the young people to discover their full potential, serve the community and have fun with purpose, as they enjoy the Kenyan beaches, culture, safari and adventure.   Visit site

The Government of Mexico, in partnership with the United Nations system and civil society organizations initiated a conference to bring together government representatives and civil society organizations to discuss and reflect upon the role youth plays in achieving peace and development. WYC Mexico 2010 will be a space for the international community to dialogue and reflect upon the role of youth, in their contribution to define actions for the fulfilment of the MDGs and the new agenda of development that will be established in 2015.   Visit site

For their extraordinary efforts in serving others through volunteerism, ten middle and high school students were named America’s top ten youth volunteers for 2008 in a ceremony at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce headquarters.   Visit site

Thanks to the kind offer and cooperation from University Resource Hub (Kosovo Youth Development Project led by the Ministry of Culture Youth and Sports); UNV Kosovo organized two meetings with students to talk about volunteering in Pristine and in North Mitrovica.  Read entry

En Mauritanie, les jeunes représentent le moteur d’une société changeante et doivent donc devenir des exemples de solidarité. Néanmoins dans cette société, le volontariat.  Read entry