Feb
5
1:15 PM13:15

2025 ECOSOC Partnership Forum - SIDE EVENT

2025 ECOSOC Partnership Forum

SIDE EVENT CONCEPT NOTE

From Margins to Changemakers: Girls Empowered through Leadership Training and Travel


Organized by the International Association of Youth and Students for Peace & 

Girls Empowered by Travel - Nepal; co-sponsored by the

Permanent Mission of Mexico to the UN and the Major Group for Children and Youth 

Event Date: 5 February 5 2025 13:15-14:30

Location: 4 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036 

Format: Hybrid, off-site

Background and Rationale

In alignment with the 2025 ECOSOC Partnership Forum theme, “Advancing sustainable, inclusive, science- and evidence-based solutions for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals for leaving no one behind,” this side event will explore how empowering girls through travel and grassroots leadership can drive progress on the SDGs. This event also connects to the CSW Beijing 30+ agenda, emphasizing the critical need for continued action on gender equality, economic growth, and global partnerships.

Focusing on SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals), this event will highlight the innovative approaches of Girls Empowered by Travel (GET-Nepal) in fostering leadership and empowerment for marginalized women and girls through community-based travel initiatives. Complementing these efforts, the International Association of Youth and Students for Peace’s (IAYSP) Peace Designer program and SDG education modules provide a global perspective, equipping participants with the tools for local empowerment and to align local initiatives with broader sustainable development goals. In December 2024, IAYSP and GET-Nepal collaborated providing simultaneous programming in Nepal to girls.

This collaboration demonstrates the power of community-led solutions in advancing gender equality and scaling local efforts into global impact. Resonating with the 2025 ECOSOC Partnership Forum’s focus on inclusive, evidence-based solutions, this event serves as a precursor to the upcoming CSW69, marking the thirtieth anniversary of the Beijing Declaration. It amplifies the call for multi-stakeholder partnerships that empower girls and advance gender equality worldwide.

Objectives

  1. Showcase Innovation: Demonstrate how travel-based leadership programs can serve as powerful tools for education, empowerment, and sustainable community development.

  2. Highlight Collaboration: Present the successful partnership between IAYSP and GET-Nepal as a model for creating ripple effects of empowerment through grassroots initiatives.

  3. Advance SDGs: Illustrate measurable impacts on SDG 5, SDG 8, and SDG 17 through targeted empowerment strategies for marginalized women and girls.

  4. Inspire Action: Encourage multi-stakeholder commitments to support similar programs globally by fostering innovative and inclusive partnerships.

Program of the Side Event

Duration: 75 minutes

Moderator: Olga Majitova, Secretary General of IAYSP

  1. Opening Remarks (5 minutes)

    • Overview of the 2025 ECOSOC Partnership Forum theme and the significance of grassroots and inclusive partnerships.

    • Opening Remarks from a representative of the Permanent Mission of Mexico

  2. Case Study Presentation (5 minutes)

    • Case Study: Elena Zubareva, Co-Founder of GET-Nepal 

    • How about: The Role of Travel in Empowering Women in Nepal: Promoting Leadership, Community Development, and Sustainable Tourism

  3. Panel Discussion (30 minutes)

    • Speakers:

      1. Representative from GET-Nepal: Elena Zubareva, Co-Founder of GET-Nepal - Empowering Women through Travel: Stories of Transformation

      2. Co-Founder

      3. Graduate of the Hitaishi Program: TBD - Grassroots Leadership: From Participant to Community Leader

      4. Representative from IAYSP: Nagma Shrestha, IAYSP Representative to the UN, NY - Peace Designer Program and SDG Education: Building Global Connections for Local Impact

      5. Representative from MGCY

  4. Interactive Discussion (25 minutes)

    • Open floor for participants to share ideas and discuss opportunities for collaboration in advancing gender equality and community-based solutions.

  5. Closing Remarks (5 minutes)

    • Call to action: Mobilizing commitments to empower girls through innovative and inclusive partnerships.

About the Organizations

The International Association of Youth and Students for Peace (IAYSP) is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth to become agents of positive change. Through educational programs, service projects, and leadership training aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), IAYSP seeks to foster a culture of peace and innovation among young people worldwide.

Since achieving ECOSOC Special Consultative Status in 2022, IAYSP has strengthened its efforts to collaborate with the United Nations and other stakeholders, amplifying youth voices in addressing global challenges. One of its flagship programs, Peace Designer, equips participants with the skills to design and implement impactful, community-driven projects, fostering practical solutions to local and global issues. With chapters in over 50 countries, IAYSP bridges cultures, communities, and generations to promote sustainable development and build a peaceful future.

Girls Empowered by Travel-Nepal (GET-Nepal) is a youth-led nonprofit organization founded in 2017 that empowers women through travel, leadership, and community engagement. Based in Kathmandu, GET-Nepal provides safe, supportive spaces for women to connect, learn, and lead while contributing to the sustainable development of their communities.

Through its flagship initiatives—such as Hitaishi, a rural-urban skills-sharing program, and the Sustainable Tourism Initiative—GET-Nepal connects diverse groups of women to foster intercultural exchange and promote sustainable practices. By combining travel with leadership development, GET-Nepal inspires participants to create transformative change in their personal lives and communities, addressing challenges such as literacy, gender-based violence, and environmental sustainability.

As of 2023, over 4,000 individuals benefited from GET-Nepal’s programs, which continue to have a ripple effect in empowering marginalized women and fostering community-driven solutions. GET-Nepal’s motto, “Travel Can Make a Difference,” reflects its commitment to using meaningful travel as a tool for education, empowerment, sustainable change, and creating fun and memorable experiences for youth.

Contact Information


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2024 ECOSOC Youth Forum Side Event
Apr
18
1:30 PM13:30

2024 ECOSOC Youth Forum Side Event

We are delighted to launch our official ECOSOC Youth Forum 2024 side event: Towards a Global Standard for Meaningful Youth Engagement in the Pact for the Future.

Organized by the International Association of Youth and Students for Peace & UN Youth Delegates and Youth Representatives of Austria, Czechia, the European Union, Ireland, Kenya, Malta, Switzerland and the USA.

Join our interactive event to explore the diverse dimensions of youth engagement in policy-making and its critical role in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals of Agenda 2030. Discover youth-led initiatives from diverse backgrounds, showcasing how young individuals have shaped policy development and implementation within their nations.

OUR SPEAKERS

1. Shreyaa Venkat, who is a Global Health accelerated masters student at Georgetown University and founder & CEO of the nonprofit NESTUS. | @joinnest

2. Lopa Banerjee, is the Director of the Civil Society Division at UN-Women. | @lopa.banerjee

3. Nudhara Yusuf, is a Research Associate with the Global Governance, Justice & Security Program where she is Executive Coordinator of the Global Governance Innovation Network (GGIN) | @nudhara

Make sure to tune it for the event and check out all the other exciting events underway at the 2024 ECOSOC YOUTH FORUM from April 16th-18th.

Here is a global video message from our youth delegates, representatives, and partners on the power, potential, and need for inclusive participation of youth for sustainable global impact and policymaking. 

Join us virtually April 18th 2024 | 1:30 - 3:00pm EST

Scan the QR code or CLICK HERE to register.

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A Conversation on Israel-Palestine With Professors of Religious Studies
Nov
13
8:00 PM20:00

A Conversation on Israel-Palestine With Professors of Religious Studies

YSP Canada and YSP USA partnered to bring this webinar on the current escalating conflict between Israel and Palestine. We aim to shift focus from the extensive discussions on resolving the situation to understanding the contextual nuances at play. We seek to highlight that empathy and compassion trump everything at this time. This panel features two professors from HJ International Graduate School for Peace and Public Leadership with YSP USA President Miilhan Stephens as moderator. Dr. Andrew Wilson is the Director of Scriptural Research and Professor of Scriptural Studies Dr. Drissa Kone is the Director of the Doctor of Ministry Program and Associate Professor of Conflict Resolution and Ministry

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December National S!NERGY USA Presentation Competition
Dec
29
6:00 PM18:00

December National S!NERGY USA Presentation Competition

The 2021 S!NERGY USA presentation competition will be held on December 29, 2021 at 6pm EST online with the submission deadline being on December 19, 2021. The winner of this national competition will go on to compete in the Regional Level S!NERGY for North America against Canada’s winner, then the regional winner will go on to compete internationally against the winners of IAYSP’s international regions.

The presentation theme for this event is “Bridging the Divide Between Nations and Communities” and is open to students and young adults ages 18-30 living in the United States.

Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to present your ideas, solutions, or projects supporting peace and conflict resolution within communities and globally!

LEARN MORE

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World Children's Day: #voicesofyouth illustration challenge
Nov
10
to Nov 21

World Children's Day: #voicesofyouth illustration challenge

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Voices of Youth, UNICEF is hosting an illustration challenge! It’s an opportunity for children between the ages of 13 and 24 to use their creativity and reimagine and draw the world they want to live in after COVID-19.

You can:

  • Reimagine a greener and more sustainable world  

  • Reimagine the future of wellbeing and mental health 

  • Reimagine the future of education and work  

  • Reimagine a future without discrimination  

If you or someone you know is interested in submitting something, follow the link to this page where they provide all the information and instructions on how to create and share your art piece: https://www.voicesofyouth.org/world-childrens-day-challenge

Submit your artwork either through the website or by posting on Instagram or Twitter with the hashtag #voicesofyouth

Some of the artwork will be showcased on the Voices of Youth website.

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2021 Youth Heroes' Awards Nominations
Nov
1
to Dec 1

2021 Youth Heroes' Awards Nominations

This international award is given to exceptional youth and young adults around the world who have contributed to creating a global culture of peace and sustainable development through their projects and have shown exemplary public- mindedness to bring a positive, lasting impact on their community and/or broader society.

This is your chance to nominate and recognize a young person you know living in the United States to receive this award! Nomination submission will be open until December 1, 2021.

Learn More/Submit a Nomination

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S!NERGY Climate Action
Oct
16
11:00 AM11:00

S!NERGY Climate Action

Whether you’re passionate about Climate Action, or don’t really know what it’s about, our planet needs help and we need to act NOW.

This S!NERGY Competition is looking for ideas and projects that can be done locally to help with mitigating climate change and exemplifies methods other communities can use throughout the United States. This competition is open to current high school and undergraduate students. Enter now for a chance to win cash prizes! LEARN MORE HERE

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S!NERGY New Jersey
Oct
2
6:00 PM18:00

S!NERGY New Jersey

UPDATE: The NJ S!NERGY Competition has been postponed until October 2, 2021 with the new submission deadline date of September 25, 2021.

Heads up YSP members in New Jersey! The IAYSP NJ Chapter is partnering with Ocean Tribe NJ to bring you this opportunity to pitch ideas and projects on solutions to the pollution and conservation of New Jersey’s waterways! Even though the competition theme “Creative Solutions to Accessing and Protecting New Jersey Waterways” is focused on New Jersey it is open to anyone in the USA age 16-30 who might have an inspiring idea on what can be done. Enter now for a chance to win $3,000 in cash grants! LEARN MORE HERE

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S!NERGY Fall Semester Pre-Registration
Jul
14
to Aug 31

S!NERGY Fall Semester Pre-Registration

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This October and December of 2021 there will be multiple S!NERGY events on different themes open to youth and young adults to compete in and win grants. If you are interested in submitting a presentation, pre-register by Aug. 31, 2021 to stay updated on these events and their submission deadlines.

Upcoming S!NERGY Events

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Philippines Billion Trees Project Fundraiser
Jul
1
to Jul 31

Philippines Billion Trees Project Fundraiser

Help us plant trees in the Philippines and engage youth in all 81 provinces! International Association of Youth and Students for Peace (IAYSP) of the Philippines is helping to support the Philippines' government initiative to plant 1 billion trees in their country. IAYSP Pilipinas has committed to help plant 1 million trees through the organization and IAYSP USA is helping to raise funds and awareness to support them! $1-$4 dollars helps to cover costs of one tree and engaging one youth in the tree planting project. Every $1 counts!

DONATE NOW READ MORE

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Cheer for the Tokyo Olympics! Post a Video on Instagram
Jul
1
to Jul 23

Cheer for the Tokyo Olympics! Post a Video on Instagram

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Our Japan Chapter for International Association of Youth and Students for Peace (IAYSP) has asked for the support of all young people from all nations! The Tokyo 2020 Olympics will begin July 23, 2021 due to Covid 19, and the athletes will not have live spectators to support and cheer for them.

So what do we do? Cheer for them through social media!

Create a clip less than 1 minute, post it on instagram, and add the hashtag #cheerfortokyo2020

IAYSP Japan wants to share your clips with all the athletes of the Olympics!

Video Post Guidelines:

  • Video clip should be within a minute

  • Mention what country you are cheering from

  • Message should be purely to cheer for the Athletes and Tokyo Olympics

  • Make sure to have permission from everyone in your footage before publicly posting

  • Be aware of any copyright for any images and music in your video

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International Day of Families Online Youth Discussion
May
15
3:00 PM15:00

International Day of Families Online Youth Discussion

Every year on May 15th the International Day of Families is observed by the United Nations in order to provide “an opportunity to promote awareness of issues relating to families and to increase the knowledge of the social, economic and demographic processes affecting families.”

International Association of Youth and Students for Peace will be hosting an online discussion on the topic of “Strong Families as Essential for Peace” with guest speaker, Lynn Walsh of Universal Peace Federation International. LEARN MORE

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Earth Day Online Youth Discussion
Apr
24
3:00 PM15:00

Earth Day Online Youth Discussion

To commemorate International Mother Earth Day, International Association of Youth and Students for Peace (IAYSP) will be hosting an online discussion on the topic of reforestation. Joining us on April 24, 2021 will be a guest speaker who has on the ground experience with tree planting in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea) where severe deforestation has led to natural disasters affecting towns and communities. Join us for a chance to learn about the importance of including the care of our natural environment as we develop as nations and ask questions in the online chat! Learn more about our guest speaker HERE

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World Youth Rally and International S!NERGY
Apr
17
3:00 AM03:00

World Youth Rally and International S!NERGY

International Association of Youth and Students for Peace will be hosting the World Youth and Students Rally of Hope and the International Level S!NERGY Competition with the top presenter from the different YSP regions across the globe. The World Youth Rally will begin at 3am EDT and the International S!NERGY will begin at 5am EDT. The event will be held online and hosted by IAYSP International. Learn more and Register for the event HERE.

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Regional S!NERGY
Jan
16
3:00 PM15:00

Regional S!NERGY

Join us on January 16, 2021 to watch the top two presenters from S!NERGY USA and the top two from S!NERGY Canada present for their chance to win $1,500 in grant prizes and represent North America on the International level! These young adults will be presenting projects and proposals to help better society and support the Sustainable Development Goals. Click Here for the event details page.

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MLK 40 Days of Service
Jan
15
to Feb 28

MLK 40 Days of Service

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Join us to serve for peace during the MLK 40 Days of Service from January 15 to February 28, 2021. Whether it’s creating your own project with some friends and family or joining a project in the community, we want to ask everyone to find a way to serve your greater community for at least one day! Share what you do online with the hashtag #BeTheChangeServeAnywhere.

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday and to promote the 40 Days of Service, our youth and partners in California, made these promo videos!

Happy Birthday MLK!

40 Days of Service

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S!NERGY USA
Dec
26
3:00 PM15:00

S!NERGY USA

Have a project or idea that you think impacts society positively? Then consider entering a presentation about your project to S!NERGY. This month IAYSP USA will be hosting a National Level S!NERGY competition with cash grants for 1st-3rd place. The top presenters have the opportunity to move on and present on the Regional Level, then International!

This competition is open to any youth and young adult age 13-39 living in the USA and is FREE to participate. The Submission Deadline is December 19, 2020.

To learn more and enter the competition CLICK HERE!

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Nominations for the Youth Heroes' Award
Dec
5
to Dec 19

Nominations for the Youth Heroes' Award

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Young people are leading and making amazing difference in the world each day. This award is to recognize exemplary youth in each region of the world who has contributed to creating a global culture of peace and sustainable development. Know someone who deserves to be recognized? Nominate them Now! CLICK HERE for all the details.

The Nomination Deadline is December 19, 2020.

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IDP Online Youth Discussion
Sep
20
1:00 PM13:00

IDP Online Youth Discussion

International Association of Youth and Students for Peace is holding an online Youth Discussion on September 20, 2020 from 1pm - 2:30pm EST to commemorate International Day of Peace and the UN75 conversation to present ideas for tackling the challenges we face. There will be a Panel then small group discussions through online conferencing to share how we as individuals can work together to create peace and make a difference for the future. Event Details

This event is open to all! To participate, REGISTER HERE!

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International Leadership Conference 2020 Online
Sep
11
to Sep 13

International Leadership Conference 2020 Online

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Universal Peace Federation, a partner organization of Youth and Students for Peace, is holding their iconic International Leaders Conference Online — and you are invited!


Young people play such a critical role in the development of the world and we need to get involved and know what’s happening globally from various aspects. This online conference will have a collection of speakers from around the world sharing about their perspectives from their respective fields. 


There will be 9 sessions over the course of the 3 days with speakers that are Heads of State, Parliamentarians, Religious Leaders, Women Leaders, Media Professionals, Academicians and Scholars, and Business Leaders. 


Find out which sessions you want to join and make sure to REGISTER to attend for free! All the details and list of speakers can be found at http://www.upf.org/ilc2020-americas

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Rally of Hope Online Broadcast
Aug
8
8:30 PM20:30

Rally of Hope Online Broadcast

Hey World! International Association of Youth and Students for Peace (IAYSP) wants to invite you to a special online rally where one of the key speakers will be our organization’s founder, Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon! Several other amazing leaders will be speaking, including Ban Gi-moon, former United Nations Secretary-General; Rev. Paula White, Spiritual advisor to the US President; and Newt Gingrich, former speaker of the United States House or Representatives, just to name a few!

This is an opportunity for people from around the world to come together during these challenging times and listen to inspirational words from an international leadership. IAYSP wants to know how many young people from where plan to tune in and watch the broadcast. In order to help us count everyone attending and where you are from, please register HERE!

The Broadcast will be live on August 8th at 8:30pm EST in the USA and can be found streaming on rallyofhope.org and Facebook

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S!nergy Online
Jul
25
4:00 PM16:00

S!nergy Online

Youth and Students for Peace is organizing a S!NERGY event to be hosted virtually for the first time. This is an opportunity for students and young adults, age 18-40 to present their ideas or projects that promote peace and better societies.

These presentations will be given in front of a panel of judges and audience who will both vote on the top presenters.

It is completely free to participate.

To compete, a short video of your presentation must be submitted for review. Be sure to go to the S!nergy page to read all the necessary details and requirements to compete.

The presentation Theme for this S!nergy event is “Healing America”. For this year’s S!nergy event, we want to acknowledge the issues that are affecting the world today, especially with the racial divide that has come to the forefront of the American conscience. There are a multitude of issues dividing this country today (racial inequality, climate change, poverty, and poor education) and we want to encourage youth and students to find out which issues they can best tackle and how they would resolve them.

Video submissions need to be sent to ricardo@yspusa.org. The deadline for all submissions is July. 18, 2020. Be sure to include your full name, age, city and state, and phone number in the body of the email.

The submissions will be reviewed by a committee and the top 3-4 candidates will be notified between July 18-20, 2020. Final presentations need to be 7-10 minutes long. All who wish to compete must be available 1-2 hours before the start of the competition on July 25th for a rehearsal.

The event will be held online via a zoom call.

Link to the zoom call: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87548102856

Meeting ID: 875 4810 2856

Organized by Youth and Students for Peace

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#GivingforGood: Declutter and Donate!
May
15
to Jun 30

#GivingforGood: Declutter and Donate!

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In support of sustainable practices such as buying and selling secondhand, Youth and Students for Peace will be partnering with Women’s Federation for World Peace USA (WFWP USA), on the #GivingforGood project initiated by WFWP International Senior Vice President, Sun Jin Moon. The project focuses on taking care of the environment through reducing waste by encouraging members and the general public to sort through clothing and items that are no longer needed, and posting them online to sell. This could be an opportunity to make extra income as many of us are stuck at home due to Covid-19. A percentage of the income from selling items online can be used to support a nonprofit of your choice, but it is totally up to you! To learn more and find some awesome resources go to www.wfwp.us/givingforgood.

An official launch for this project will be on May 15 and we invite you to join by posting your items that day with other #GivingforGood supporters! Together, we can break the cycle of over-consumption and pollution of the earth!

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Home Bound Acts of Service Challenge Continued
Mar
30
to May 31

Home Bound Acts of Service Challenge Continued

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Home Bound Acts of Service will continue! This time instead of a week-long challenge we want to leave this open for anyone to post during this time of social distancing. For this next week we would like to challenge people to find things to do to help the greater community as well as their family members.

How it Works: From March 30, 2020 onward post a photo or short video of your act of service on Facebook or Instagram with a caption explaining your act. Tag us with “@Youth and Students for Peace USA” for Facebook and “@ysp.usa” for Instagram, and use the hashtags  #yspusa, #homeboundactsofservice, #service, #quarantine, #covid_19. Tag 3 friends and invite them to join the challenge!

Who can Join: Anyone! Whether you’re a YSP member or not, age 0-1000, you can participate so invite your family, friends and co-workers! Just remember to include the hashtags!

Be sure to change your post's privacy setting to "Public" on Facebook so that we can find your post.

Prizes: At the end of each week we will select some noteworthy acts of service and send a package as a prize!

Service Ideas:

  • Collect PPEs (Personal Protective Equipment) desperately needed by medical workers.

  • Make cloth face masks for hospitals that are requesting them—check out the following links to find a hospital in need and for face mask patterns.

  • Color a Smile--color a drawing printed from this nonprofit’s website and send it to them so they can give it to someone who needs something to brighten their day! https://colorasmile.org/

  • Checking on the needs of your elderly friends and neighbors

  • Clean your neighborhood  litter

  • Make thank you cards for medical staff at your local hospitals

CONTEST RULES
Please note that the following rules and eligibility requirements apply: Photos and videos must be submitted with the permission of everyone who was photographed or filmed. All posts must be submitted via Facebook or Instagram using the tags @Youth and Students for Peace USA for Facebook and @ysp.usa for Instagram, and use the hashtags #yspusa, #homeboundactsofservice, #service, #quarantine, #covid_19. This challenge is restricted to US and Canada residents. Participants are allowed to post more than once a day.

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Home Bound Acts of Service Challenge
Mar
23
to Mar 29

Home Bound Acts of Service Challenge

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Need something to do during this time of social distancing? In support of the Covid-19 health precaution efforts we want to challenge young people across the nation to find ways to still serve others while at home quarantined.

Helping family members might not seem like a service, but it is an important part of learning how to live for the sake of another. And with this challenge we have prizes for those who are most consistent in their acts of service!

How it Works: From March 23-29, 2020 post a photo or short video of your act of service on Facebook or Instagram with a caption explaining your act. Tag us with “@Youth and Students for Peace USA” for Facebook and “@ysp.usa” for Instagram, and use the hashtags  #yspusa, #homeboundactsofservice, #service, #quarantine, #covid_19.

Who can Join: Anyone! Whether you’re a YSP member or not, age 0-1000, you can participate so invite your family and friends to join too! Just remember to include the hashtags!

Whether it’s washing dishes for your mom, helping a younger sibling with their homework, or doing yard work with your dad, as long as your act benefits others it counts. Try your best to be creative and have fun! For those who post noteworthy acts or something every day for 7 days can win a prize!

Other Service Ideas:

  • Color a Smile--color a drawing printed from this nonprofit’s website and send it to them so they can give it to someone who needs something to brighten their day! https://colorasmile.org/

  • Checking on the needs of your elderly friends and neighbors

  • Clean your neighborhood litter

CONTEST RULES
Please note that the following rules and eligibility requirements apply: Photos and videos must be submitted with the permission of everyone who was photographed or filmed. Daily posts must be added before 12am EST of the following day between March 23-29 to be counted. All posts must be submitted via Facebook or Instagram using the tags @Youth and Students for Peace USA for Facebook and @ysp.usa for Instagram, and use the hashtags #yspusa, #homeboundactsofservice, #service, #quarantine, #covid_19. This contest is restricted to US and Canada residents. Participants are allowed to post more than once a day.

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National S!NERGY Event in Newark, NJ
Dec
20
5:00 PM17:00

National S!NERGY Event in Newark, NJ

Youth and Students for Peace is organizing a presentation competition called S!NERGY to be held in the city of Newark, New Jersey. This is an opportunity for students and young adults, age 16-40 to present their ideas or projects that promote peace and better societies.

These presentations will be given on stage in front of a panel of judges and audience who will both vote on the top presenters. The winners will receive a grant of up to $500 along with an equal amount towards their non-profit of choice.

It is completely free to participate. Click the title to learn more!

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YSP Seminar in Maryland
Oct
26
1:00 PM13:00

YSP Seminar in Maryland

New Hope Family Church: 4801 Tesla Drive, Bowie, MD 20715

This is a shorter seminar focusing more on how to get involved in service with already existing resources around us. The seminar will consist of an introduction to Youth and Students for Peace (YSP), example projects, a peace development education and official launch for YSP in the DC/MD/VA community.

All are welcome but those between the ages of 16 and 40 are especially encouraged.

For more information or to RSVP contact sunghoon@yspusa.org

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