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Happy New Year 2012
In the name of Young Generation
of Mekong and Southeast Asian Nations
May you be a Seed of Hope and Dream
be a Song of Happiness and Harmony
be a Strong Power of Change
be the Shade of Courage
to Warm our Spirit and Soul
To Bring another Happier,
Healthier, more Resilient
more Just and more
Peaceful Region
in year 2012!
CYM Thai Volunteer Service
and ASEAN Youth Movement
Experience from Cambodian-Thai Exchange Program 2011 by Thiratri Buasri, Thailand
I’m a traveler who loves to learn. I like to share smiles and laughter with all those people around me, even though sometimes it might be too much (“ha ha” Can’t stop laughing when I see myself talk a lot). I do! A human life is born and another dies. ‘Why do we make ourselves feel sad?’I believed that before we can share happiness with someone, it must start from within ourselves, from deep feelings of an unconditional heart. Whatever the reason, “Peace” can’t happen if physical, mental and emotional states are not designed to work together in harmony, and are hostile in our souls. ‘One must have self-love and self-respect before you give it to other people.’
our team building game for Thai & Cambodian friends!
NEW RELEASED!!!! Mekong Peace Newsletter, Vol 1, 2011
This newsletter is one of Vietnam Peace Team’s action plan for peacebuilding as following the Mekong Peace Journey in Uddor Meanchey, Cambodia in July 2011. Here our Mekong-Peace newsletter (first October issue) is proudly produced by NST and RST members of Vietnam team. This newsletter is also for welcoming the internship program, and especially for welcoming 3 interns who come to Vietnam in October 2011.
Let’s enjoy. And we are welcoming all comments, suggestion and contribution to this newsletter for its coming issues.
Download the online newsletter at http://min.us/m2PCZs7gt#1e
Youth Role In the Future of ASEAN And Korea Cooperation
“Youth role in the future of ASEAN and Korea cooperation”
by Nuanpan Thamanovanish
The 19th Century was recognized as the European Century and the 20th Century was the American Century. The term “Asian Century” has been emerged in this 21th Century where Europe and America are now in decline due to Europe’s sovereign debt crisis and American sub-prime problem. However, the coming of Asian Century might not mean that Asia is the main actor, but the main “geographical location” in which great powers like the United States and European countries face off, and in which the next stage of global governance and future cooperation take shape in this globalization era instead. It is therefore undeniable that most ASEAN countries are Read more...
CAMBODIAN-THAI EXCHANGE PROGRAM (CTEP) 2011
Initiative of Change Association Cambodia in collaboration with Thai Volunteer Service, Thailand
[This APPLICATION IS FOR THAI PARTICIPANTS ONLY]
7-13 November 2011
Picnic Resort, Sihanouk Ville, Cambodia
A. Background:
Long time of historical conflict and stories passed from generation to generation created hatred, prejudice and unhealthy relationship among people of the two neighboring countries, Cambodia and Thailand. Current clashes at the border have made things even worse and this needs immediate proper actions to be taken.
Initiatives of Change Association (ICA) and Thai Volunteer Service (TVS) have a similar vision to see the future of our two countries related to peace. Both organizations, with the financial supports from American Friend Service Committee, had the first meeting from 22nd – 23rd August, 2010, in Bangkok to discuss the joint programs they could do together to maintain peace building and friendship among the two countries’ youth, which is a cross-border dialogue, namely Cambodian Thai Exchange Program (CTEP). They finally developed a shared vision, mission and priority activities. They met for the second time from 11th – 12th March, 2011 in Bangkok to finalize the programs and the Joint Youth Camp will be the first activity for the CTEP.
B. Theme: “Let’s Learn to Live Together”
C. Objectives:
The camp aims to build deeper relationship among Cambodian and Thai youth through living and learning together in order to reduce discrimination and prejudices.
I. Date and Venue
Date: 07-13 November 2011
Venue: Picnic Resort, Sihanouk Ville, Cambodia
II. Participant
The Camp will be participated by Cambodian and Thai youth who meet the following criteria:
- Aged between 18-35 years old
– Able to communicate in English
– Peace oriented (90% of them interested in and 10% of mixed)
– Sense of ownership by contribution 10 US$. Scholarship of those who are necessary needed
– Committed to participate for a whole period of the camp
– Be open-minded to learn from new friends
III. Travel & Accommodation
All ground transports and meals will be provided as indicated in the program.
ICA will provide accommodation (based on sharing) from 07 to 13 November 2011. All participants are responsible for their personal expenses, such as mini-bar charges, room service, telephone calls, laundry service, use of business center facilities, and the Internet.
IV. Language
The program will be conducted in English.
V. Registration
The participants should complete the registration form and send it to Thai Volunteer Service by 30 September 2011. Download CTEP application form. The completed registration form can be submitted in PDF format to ctep.thailand@gmail.com. We will select 40 participants (20 participants from each country) to participate in this program.
VI. Organizers and Contact Persons
For detail information, please visit our websites at: http://www.cymthaivolunteer.wordpress.com and http://www.icacambodia.org
1- Ms. Jaruwan Supolrai (Netting)
Phone: 0810722714
Email: netting2005@gmail.com
2- Ms. Saksinee Emasiri (Ying)
Phone: 0852121980
Email: yingbangkok@gmail.com
Successful applicants will be announced on the 3rd October 2011 thorough http://www.cymthaivolunteer.wordpress.com
NEW RELEASE!!! AYM Magazine – Vol. 3 Jan-June 2011_Educational Alternatives…Answering the Call
Discover why and how Educational Alternatives has been answering the call for young generations in Southeast Asia.
This issue might positively change the way you look at education forever! Be the first to read it online and give comments!
ASEAN YOUTH FORUM 2011| JAKARTA, INDONESIA
May 1-2, 2011
By Minh Ngoc, Vietnam
Day 1 May 1, More than 70 youths from 9 countries, including Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Philippines, Cambodia, Laos, Burma and China all gathered up here in Jakarta, Indonesia to participate in ASEAN Youth Forum “Shouting Youth Voice-Escaping from Neoliberalism Entrapment”. The youth participants prepared ourselves to raise our voices about challenges we are facing nationally and regionally.
The morning section started with the presentation by Mr. Faisai Basri who gave overall information about ASEAN. Being an intergovernmental association, ASEAN focuses on 3 main pillars including political, economic and social areas. Motivating the youth to actively contribute for ASEAN development, Mr. Basri firmly stressed that the youth need to unite to create a strong network with young people from all walks of life. They can consequently reach mutual understanding and boost regional cooperation via this channel. He also suggested that enhancing policy advocacy activities would lay the foundation for the youth’s voices to be heard by their government. Read more…
My First Day at ASEAN Youth Forum 2011
By Minh Ngoc, a Vietnamese student
We are at the May Day in Jakarta.
Today, May 1, More than 70 youths from 9 countries, including Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Philippines, Cambodia, Laos, Burma and China all gathered up here in Jakarta, Indonesia participated in ASEAN Youth Forum “Shouting Youth Voice-Escaping from Neoliberalism Entrapment”. The youth participants prepared ourselves to raise our voices about challenges we are facing nationally and regionally. Read more…
Youth Media Advocacy Campaign
From the ASEAN People’s Forum 2011
ASEAN YOUTH FORUM 2011 | JAKARTA, INDONESIA
YOUTH DEMAND FOR A SUSTAINABLE, PEOPLE-CENTERED ASEAN COMMUNITY
In the spirit of values, principles and roles set and strengthened during the past ASEAN Youth forums, we, 70 youth representatives from Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and a youth participant from China (ASEAN +3) have gathered on May 1-2, 2011 in Jakarta, Indonesia for the 4th ASEAN Youth Forum. During this forum, we advanced our advocacies and planned effective ways for meaningful youth engagement in the local, national and regional levels.
We call for the ASEAN to be committed to its people-centered principle by playing a crucial role in realizing improvements and progress in the lives of ASEAN people, especially to fully recognize young people’s rights and issues.
We bear in mind that ASEAN civil society is an important figure in helping ASEAN in accomplishing its mandate, commitment and responsibilities to its people especially the ASEAN youth.
Based on our findings and discussion, we put forward four relevant issues which greatly affect ASEAN youth and need to be addressed by the ASEAN governments: Low quality of education, high unemployment rates, unsustainable environment caused by destructive development project, low quality of public health services. In this light, we are advancing our recommendations for the ASEAN in addressing these issues. Read more…
