South Asian Peace Youth Camp 2011

South Asian Peace Youth Camp- Dec. 2011 in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka –United Nations Friendship Organisation (SUNFO) together with National Youth Project, Gandhi Peace Foundation, New Delhi will organize a four-day Youth Camp from December 20-23.

The main events/activities in the camp are:

1.Peace talks

2.Peace meditations

3.Peace Cultural shows

4.Peace Parade

5.Peace Art competitions

6.Film shows and Music

7.Interactive workshops in youth issues and peace.

8.Networking sessions

9.Peace exhibition stalls

10.Opening Ceremony and Closing Ceremony with VIPS and Guests

11. Flag hoisting of participating nations.

12. Manual work ( cleaning, gardening etc.)

After ending the camp , in order to experience local culture in Sri Lanka , home stay (optional) could be arranged in Sri Lankan homes in Negombo area for interested youth participants.

Date of Arrival- Dec 19

Date of Departure-Dec 24/25/26/27 (as per your wish and flight schedules)

Accommodation and Meals:

Camp Stay: Dec 19-23 (5 nights) accommodation will be provided in dormitories at Don Bosco Hostel, Negombo. Participants are advised to bring their sleeping bags, blankets and toiletries.

Meals: Simple 3 vegetarian meals (BF/Lunch/Dinner)  will be provided starting from evening tea & dinner on Dec 19 to Breakfast on Dec 24 at the camp.

Home Stay (Optional): Dec 24-26 (3 nights) sharing accommodation with Sri Lankan families in local host homes. Meals will be provided by host families.

Mini-Shops are available at Campsite for participants needs to buy soft drinks, food items, sanitary items and souvenir items.

Use of Alcohol, Drugs and Cigars  totally prohibited in the camp site.

Registration Age limits:

Anyone, between Age 16-29 ( On 01 December,2011) can apply as Youth participant.

Applicants older than Age 29 are welcome to attend as observers. (Irrespective of age, anybody embodied with the youthful spirit is welcome to join the camp.)

Registration Fee for South Asian Nationalities:

Sri Lankan Participants: SL Rs. 3500.00

Indian Participants: Indian Rs. 2000.00

Participants from Bangladesh, Maldives, Nepal, Afghanistan, Bhutan and Pakistan: No Registration Fee Scholarships  could be arranged through respective Country Coordinators.

Registration Fee for International Participants (outside South Asia):

Developed Countries: USD 250

Developing Countries: USD 150

Least Developed Countries: USD 100

Application Procedure and selection:

INTERNATIONAL (Outside South Asia) & SRI LANKA: The intending participants are requested to send their Application-CV (including Full Name, Nationality, Date of Birth, Contact Details (Email, Tel, Mobile, Fax), Postal Address, Educational details, Service details, Passport No, Date of Expiry, Place and Country of birth, Expected date of arrival and departure etc )

only by e-mail to SAPYS2011@yahoo.com

The selection procedures will be based on review and evaluation of your application/CV by the Management Committee  & Focal Point Heads

CAMP DIRECTOR:

Dr. S. N. Subba Rao, an octogenarian Gandhian and internationally known youth activist, Chairman National Youth Project, Gandhi Peace Foundation, New Delhi will conduct this camp.

Sri Lanka Focal Point Head : Ms. Thilina Madiwala +94773353781 Local 0773353781

International Focal Point Head: Prof. Lakshman Madurasinghe  Skype: prof.lakshman

SOUTH ASIANS: Intending South Asian participants (except Sri Lanka) are advised to personally contact their country coordinator named below:

SOUTH ASIA Country Coordinators:

Afghanistan: (to be announced soon)

Bangladesh:

Mr. Raba Naha Kumar,

Director, Gandhi Asharm Trust,

Jayog, Noakhali,

Mobile: + 880 1711 408 226

Bhutan: (to be announced soon)

India:

Dr. Gurdev Singh Sidhu

Trustee, National Youth Project, Nerw Delhi

Mobile: + 9417 04 9417 email: gssidhu03@yahoo.com

Maldives:

Mr.Imad Mohamed (James)
Executive Director, Huvadhoo Aid (HAD)
Vice President, Maldives NGO Federation (MNF)
Email: imad.mhmd@gmail.com, Ph: +960 7662474
Address: G.Ishanaa.Male, Republic of Maldives.

Nepal:

Dr. B R Pant

Brixton College

Mahendranagar

Kanchanpur District,

Nepal.

Phone:+977-99-521510, 520499,522155

mobile:+977-9749513644,984872351019.5.11

Pakistan:

Mr. Amjad Ali,

South Asian Free Media Association

177- A, Shamdan - II, LAHORE

Mobile: + 92 3224877305

Travel, Visa, Health Insurance Costs: This is an individual responsibility of all delegates.

Dress Code: National Costumes for ceremonies. Suitable dresses for other meetings and events. For the Peace parade: white dress is more appropriate. Bring National Flag, Banners of the participant's country and organizations.

Exhibition Space: Available to display participants and their organizations exhibition materials approved by the camp management committee.

Objectives:

To form a regional platform for young people to initiate collective actions.

To declare youth voices and aspirations as a South Asian Youth Declaration on Peace .

To educate and empower young people to be non-violence change makers of the society .

To facilitate exchange of ideas and sharing of techniques and practices on national,

regional and global peace.

Certification:

A” Certificate of Participation”, “Peace Medal” and Camp Information Kit  will be presented to delegates.

For further information:

Peace Ambassador Dr. Deshapriya S. Wijetunge

Chief Coordinator

South Asian Peace Youth Camp -2011

SUNFO House

20, Maha Vihara Road,

Lakshapathiya

Moratuwa, Sri Lanka.

Email: SAPYS2011@yahoo.com

SKYPE: sunfo.srilanka