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About the 6th IANYS Global Conference on National Youth Service
3-6 September 2002
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The 6th Global Conference on National Youth Service (International Association for National Youth Service) was held in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The conference delegates represented 27 countries as well as many organisations that promote national youth service (NYS). The conference was hosted by the Education Secretary of the Buenos Aires City Government, 'Programa Escuelas Solidarias', and organised with the help of:
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Fundación SES
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Latin American Center for Service-Learning (CLAYSS)
The organisers are very grateful for the support given to the conference by the Ford Foundation, offered through the Global Service Institute (Center for Social Development-Washington University/Innovations in Civic Participation in Washington, DC.)
See complete list of sponsors.
Conference themes:
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Review of national youth service (NYS): The 'state of the art' of NYS in the world:
Selected speakers presented a synthetical review of NYS world situation based on reports prepared by national delegates.
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The impact of NYS as national and international policy:
Countries with strong social, cultural and economic differences are developing NYS programs. Which are their reasons to promote youth service as a social, youth, cultural and/or educational policy? How are we measuring the impact of NYS in different programs and countries?
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The impact of NYS in young people's life projects and accomplishments:
'Service changed my life' is an usual statement from young people after going through an NYS program.The conference aimed to develop recommendations to help maximize the positive impact of NYS on young lives.
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NYS and service-learning:
What do children, teenagers and young people learn when they learn to serve? The conference aimed to give a broad approach to successful service-learning practice around the world.
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Conference proceedings
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Plenary sessions gathered all the delegates together, allowing for general discussion on the conference's central themes of the Conference and for the approval of general recommendations;
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Simultaneous sessions: participants with similar interests discussed in small groups the central topics of the conference and shared experiences and useful information;
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Exhibition hall and bookstore: Delegates presented information on their programs, and shared information and bibliography. A bookstore was also available with NYS books and materials on sale;
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Social events: There was a tango night, and Buenos Aires City sightseeing.
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AUGUST
Saturday 31
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Optional pre-conference site visits
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SEPTEMBER
Sunday 1
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Monday 2
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Tuesday 3
Venue: Microtel Inn
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Global Service Institute research conference
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Site visit: Pedro Poveda School
5th Solidarity school fair: To honor National Solidarity Day, schools from different parts of the country gather to show their service experiences, exchange ideas and work together. Every year a different school host the Fair.
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Welcome dinner
Daniel Filmus, Secretary of Education, Buenos Aires City.
Donald Eberly
To be confirmed: Bernardo Klinsberg, Interamerican Development Bank
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IANYS Introductory session for newcomers
Donald Eberly, Nieves Tapia
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Wednesday 4: 6th IANYS global conference
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PLACE
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ACTIVITY
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Venue: Catholic University. Auditorio San Agustín
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Morning: Plenary session open to public
8.30: Registration for general public
9: National Youth Service in the world
Moderator: Susan Stroud
Speakers:
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10.30: Coffee break
11: Youth service and service-learning in Argentina
Prof. Nieves Tapia
12: Official Welcome to IANYS:
Federal and Buenos Aires City Government authorities
Dr. Anbal Ibarra, Buenos Aires City Mayor
City Award Escuelas Solidarias
Daniel Filmus, Secretary of Education, Buenos Aires City
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Il Gatto. Puerto Madero
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13: Lunch
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AFTERNOON: 6GC SESSION
15.30: Presentation of GSI Researchers Conference conclusions, Amanda Moore, GSI
16.00: Group discussion on NYS state of the art
17.30: Plenary
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Asador criollo
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20.30: Dinner
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Thursday 5: 6th IANYS global conference continued:
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Venue: Catholic University. Auditorio San Agustín
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MORNING: 6GC SESSION
9.00: NYS and Service Learning (Round table)
Moderator: Mike McCabe (Youth Service America)
Speakers:
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Alba Gonzalez - Pablo Elicegui (CLAYSS)
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Andrew Furco (UC-Berkeley)
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Yael Korol (Adopta un Hermano-Chile)
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Olli Saarela (Ministry of Education, Youth Department, Finland)
11.00: Group discussion
12.30: Plenary
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Il Gatto. Puerto Madero
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13.30: Lunch
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14.30: AFTERNOON: 6GC SESSION
NYS impact in young people life projects and accomplishments (Round table)
Moderator: Robert Terry
Speakers:
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Alejandra Mora (Servicio País - Chile)
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Lt. Gen. Wilford J. Funjika (Zambia Service Corps)
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Marie Trellu-Kane (Unis-Cit, France)
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16.00: Conference photo and tourist sightseeing
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Esquina de Gardel. Abasto
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20.30: Dinner-Tango night
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SEPTEMBER 6: 6GC
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Venue: Catholic University. Auditorio San Agustín
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9.00: NYS impact as national and international policy (Round table)
Moderator: Donald Eberly
Speakers:
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Peter Kpordugbe, Ghana
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Hening Sorensen, Denmark
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Jean-Guy Bigeau, Canada
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María Nieves Tapia, Argentina
11.00: Group discussion
12.30: Plenary
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Free
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13.30: Lunch
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14.30: IANYS Steering Commettee Meeting
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Club de Pescadores, Costanera.
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20.30: Farewell Dinner
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