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MEXICAN E-MAGAZINE
JOIN: Working for an Informed Youth that can create Change
By Ana Bertha Escandon
Change starts with collective conviction, and conviction is originated from shared ideas. In 2007, a group of Mexican youngsters took this statement to the test and created JOIN – Jóvenes Informados, an e-magazine dedicated citizen journalism that enables young people to share ideas about the issues that affect Mexico. What started as an ideal of 4 youngsters, now is a well known weekly publication with a reach of 10,000 youngsters and a staff of 24 volunteers throughout all the country.
JOIN is a branch of Consenso Uno A.C., a local NGO that thrives to empower youth for the positive transformation of Mexico. JOIN contributes to this mission by helping young Mexicans to be informed in order to analyze and create an opinion about public issues of their country. JOIN members share the belief that due to the apathy in the democratic life of Mexico, the first step towards the development of active citizens in the country’s political activity is to form a well informed youth. And for that, Internet was the best platform to spread the effort.
In order to be truly a youngster initiative, the e-magazine was designed to address different types of expression near to young people’s interests: intellectual, artistic and activist. In the intellectual dimension, Mexican youngsters can write, read and comment journalistic-type articles concerning several topics, such as politics, economy, environment and healthy living. For the artistic type, the magazine has a special section called “Urban Coolture” that people can use to write, discuss and share all kinds of art. And for the activists, JOIN has an open electronic calendar that gives people the possibility of inviting other youngsters to their activities. This way, everybody has a chance of sharing their ideas in the form that they believe to be more comfortable.
JOIN is the first portal in Mexico that formalizes what many have started through blogs. The need of expressing and sharing ideas has been growing in Mexico, but the reach of previous efforts was limited to the participation of only a few. That is why JOIN members work every day to create a unified voice for the country’s improvement, inviting young people to unite, express and achieve change.
JOIN – Jóvenes Informados. Unite, express, change.
UPEACE Certificate in Sustainable Business
Sustainable Business: The Bigger Picture
Sustainable business in 2010 means working with the bigger picture and aligning business goals with social and environmental objectives.
The UN mandated UPEACE Centre for Executive Education is visiting London to deliver a workshop on corporate responsibility (CR). The course will give professionals working sustainability or CR practical knowledge that can be used for planning and implementing strategy as well as introducing other departments and stakeholders to sustainability issues. The course will be valuable for professionals at, or wishing to work at; blue chip companies, public sector organisations, NGOs, UN agencies, consultancies and social enterprises with an interest in understanding leading practice in sustainability and CR.The format of the course allows for an engaging and dynamic interaction between participants, facilitators and guest speakers, and includes a welcome dinner.
If you are interested in participating in this course please e-mail: hello (at) idealmedia.org.uk
Graduates of the course receive a certificate from UPEACE and membership to our alumni network. To find out more about UPEACE Centre for Executive Education visit: http://www.centre.upeace.org/ or: http://www.idealmedia.org.uk/events/upeace_3.htm
An application form is available from April 19 – June 20, 2010 online at www.youthaward.org
Workcamp 2010, Rivan, Nepal
"Youth in Sustainable Development" is a joint project of USSHA Foundation and IDEM - Identity through Initiative.
Our aim is to enable sustainable development focusing on rural areas of Nepal. This development is lead by the local youth. We work in partnership with them to further their future possibilities and visions in their communities. The Project is organized by a group of young students from Nepal, Germany and Switzerland.
When: Wed, August 25, 2010, 12am - Fri, October 1, 2010, 12am
Where: Kathmandu-Rivan-Pokhara, Nepal
Get more information from:
USSHA Foundation: www.usshafoundation.org
IDEM (Identity through Initiative e.V.): www.idem-network.org
For more information on how to become an Ambassador - the benefits and tasks - please find the invitation documents and contact us.
WSYA: YOUNG JUDGE YOUNG
From July 5th – 20th the international jury will evaluate all entered projects of WSYA 2010! In this year’s edition over 600 projects from more than 100 countries were submitted by young journalists, e-content-developers and designers for the contest. The best projects in e-content and creativity will be selected after two rounds of online judging. On July 20th the finalists and winners of the WSYA 2010 will be announced to the public and media. We are looking forward to another exciting evaluation and judging process!EXTENDED WSYA DEADLINE
WSYA is extending the registration deadline for another week. The new deadline for contest registration is JUNE 27, 2010EUROPRIX (www.europrix.org) Multimedia Awards: Enter Now!
Europe's competition for young digital content creators (under the age of 30) is now open for entries! Please spread the news to your friends and colleagues! Remember, the early deadline is July 1, 2010. Don't miss it and enter your work today! More Infos at: www.europrix.orgMEXICAN E-MAGAZINE
JOIN: Working for an Informed Youth that can create Change
By Ana Bertha Escandon
Change starts with collective conviction, and conviction is originated from shared ideas. In 2007, a group of Mexican youngsters took this statement to the test and created JOIN – Jóvenes Informados, an e-magazine dedicated citizen journalism that enables young people to share ideas about the issues that affect Mexico. What started as an ideal of 4 youngsters, now is a well known weekly publication with a reach of 10,000 youngsters and a staff of 24 volunteers throughout all the country.
JOIN is a branch of Consenso Uno A.C., a local NGO that thrives to empower youth for the positive transformation of Mexico. JOIN contributes to this mission by helping young Mexicans to be informed in order to analyze and create an opinion about public issues of their country. JOIN members share the belief that due to the apathy in the democratic life of Mexico, the first step towards the development of active citizens in the country’s political activity is to form a well informed youth. And for that, Internet was the best platform to spread the effort.
In order to be truly a youngster initiative, the e-magazine was designed to address different types of expression near to young people’s interests: intellectual, artistic and activist. In the intellectual dimension, Mexican youngsters can write, read and comment journalistic-type articles concerning several topics, such as politics, economy, environment and healthy living. For the artistic type, the magazine has a special section called “Urban Coolture” that people can use to write, discuss and share all kinds of art. And for the activists, JOIN has an open electronic calendar that gives people the possibility of inviting other youngsters to their activities. This way, everybody has a chance of sharing their ideas in the form that they believe to be more comfortable.
JOIN is the first portal in Mexico that formalizes what many have started through blogs. The need of expressing and sharing ideas has been growing in Mexico, but the reach of previous efforts was limited to the participation of only a few. That is why JOIN members work every day to create a unified voice for the country’s improvement, inviting young people to unite, express and achieve change.
JOIN – Jóvenes Informados. Unite, express, change.
UPEACE Certificate in Sustainable Business
October 7-8th 2010, London
Sustainable Business: The Bigger PictureSustainable business in 2010 means working with the bigger picture and aligning business goals with social and environmental objectives.
The UN mandated UPEACE Centre for Executive Education is visiting London to deliver a workshop on corporate responsibility (CR). The course will give professionals working sustainability or CR practical knowledge that can be used for planning and implementing strategy as well as introducing other departments and stakeholders to sustainability issues. The course will be valuable for professionals at, or wishing to work at; blue chip companies, public sector organisations, NGOs, UN agencies, consultancies and social enterprises with an interest in understanding leading practice in sustainability and CR.The format of the course allows for an engaging and dynamic interaction between participants, facilitators and guest speakers, and includes a welcome dinner.
If you are interested in participating in this course please e-mail: hello (at) idealmedia.org.uk
Graduates of the course receive a certificate from UPEACE and membership to our alumni network. To find out more about UPEACE Centre for Executive Education visit: http://www.centre.upeace.org/ or: http://www.idealmedia.org.uk/events/upeace_3.htm
OPEN CONTEST: APRIL 19 – JUNE 20, 2010
WSYA invites once again young designers, e-content creators, writers and bloggers from around the world to enter their online-projects in an international multimedia competition: using internet and mobiles to put the UN Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) into Action! GET ACTION ON MDGs! The WSYA selects and promotes best practice in e-Content and technological creativity, demonstrates young people’s potential to create outstanding digital contents and serves as a platform for people from all UN member states to work together in the efforts to reduce poverty and hunger, and to tackle illhealth, gender inequality, lack of education, lack of access to clean water and environmental degradation.An application form is available from April 19 – June 20, 2010 online at www.youthaward.org
Workcamp 2010, Rivan, Nepal
(Article from April 30, 2010)
"Youth in Sustainable Development" is a joint project of USSHA Foundation and IDEM - Identity through Initiative.Our aim is to enable sustainable development focusing on rural areas of Nepal. This development is lead by the local youth. We work in partnership with them to further their future possibilities and visions in their communities. The Project is organized by a group of young students from Nepal, Germany and Switzerland.
When: Wed, August 25, 2010, 12am - Fri, October 1, 2010, 12am
Where: Kathmandu-Rivan-Pokhara, Nepal
Get more information from:
USSHA Foundation: www.usshafoundation.org
IDEM (Identity through Initiative e.V.): www.idem-network.org
NEWS OF Lil´MDGs
Recently, Disney selected Lil' MDGs as one of their ongoing volunteer opportunities for 2010. In this capacity, Lil' MDGs is holding several service-learning events throughout the United States to engage families in volunteering. Lil' MDGs chapters around the world also hold awareness and service-learning events throughout the year in their respective countries. Lil' MDGs has also partnered with ex-NFL star Levar Fisher to support Levar as he continues with his Believe Again 2010 tour. Lil' MDGs is also part of the Pepsi Refresh Campaign for 2010 as they give away millions of dollars to fund various ideas in 2010.Girls 20 Summit - 3.3 billion ways to change the world!
There are 3.3 billion girls and women in the world - and they should be integral to, and included in the development of innovative, sustainable and socially responsible solutions to the world's economic and social challenges. Meeting in Toronto from June 16th - 26th, the initiative will bring together one girl from each G20 country to discuss and promote tangible, scalable solutions toward economic prosperity. More infos at www.girlsandwomen.comSpread the word on MDGs and WSYA!
You are invited to take part in supporting young people to use Internet and Mobiles in oder to get Action on UN Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) by becoming a WSYA Ambassador for 2010. Ambassadors mainly promote WSYA activities and events within their networks and spread the word on the MDGs all over the world through mailings, newsletters, articles and on their websites.For more information on how to become an Ambassador - the benefits and tasks - please find the invitation documents and contact us.
Join Orbis Walkabroad China!
Orbis Walkabroad China is a highly competitive program for college students who demonstrate strong leadership quali¬ties and international awareness. Participants are challenged to further their global leadership training by taking part in this five-week intensive summer program in China. The foundation of the program is Orbis’ Global Leadership Curriculum, which will be taught by cultural anthropologist Dr. Wynne Maggi. Please click to get linked to the program info and application!
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