CARICOM Youth Ambassadors
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CARICOM Young Professional Programme to Enhance Youth Involvement in CSME Implementation
CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana – Friday, 6 September 2024: Many Caribbean youth remain unaware of the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) and its benefits to their lives and future prosperity. This is due to several issues, including the fact that the CSME is not adequately incorporated into educational curricula and limited engagement and interest from youth. These…
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CARICOM Aims to Equip Youth Practitioners and Leaders with Mental Health First-Aid Skills for Psychological and Emotional Resilience
“Our goal is to prepare and empower our youth directors, youth officers and youth leaders across the Community to recognise and address the needs of these individuals, ensuring that those in need receive the care and guidance they require.” Michele Small-Bartley, Programme Manager for Youth Development at the CARICOM Secretariat Wednesday 28 August 2024 (CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown): Equipping…
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Message by Dean of the CARICOM Youth Ambassador Corps, Vanessa Burke, to mark International Youth Day 2024
Today, as we come together to observe International Youth Day under the theme “From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development,” we highlight the incredible power of digital technology in shaping our world. In this digital age, we, the youth, are leading the charge—not just staying connected with each other, but actively using technology to address some of…
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CARICOM SG advocates for youth involvement in policy making
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary-General, Dr Carla Barnett is advocating for young people to be at the centre of policymaking, as the world observes International Youth Day 2024. In a message to mark the day she stated, If there is one thing that must endure, it is the conversation with our young people. It is easy for older policymakers to make…
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Youth Crucial to Moving CSME Forward
“You are the future of the Region and the ones best placed to reach the youth of your countries and communicate what is at stake with the integration project. This attachment programme is meant to deepen your understanding of the CSME and place you in a position to become advocates of the integration project. But more importantly, it is meant…
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CARICOM Day Message 2024 from Dean, CARICOM Youth Ambassadors
As we commemorate our 51st CARICOM Day, I want to acknowledge the strong bond that unites our nations. This year, we face the challenges and aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, which has impacted our Member States. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by this devastating event. This hurricane has underscored the importance of collective effects in creating a…
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“A life-changing experience” – Belize CARICOM Youth Ambassador on Climate Change Training
Blog written by Kenroy Simpson Cal – CARICOM Youth Ambassador – Belize As Belize’s CARICOM Youth Ambassador, I had the privilege of participating in a week-long Climate Change and Health Orientation and Training Workshop for CARICOM Youth Ambassadors (CYAs) and youth leaders from CARICOM nations, held at the CARICOM Headquarters in Guyana. This invaluable experience provided me with the opportunity…
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CARICOM Secretary-General advocates for bridging gap between youth and decision-makers at SIDS Global Child and Youth Action Summit
CARICOM SG Dr Carla Barnett with CARICOM Youth Ambassadors at the Small Island Developing (SIDS) Global Child and Youth Action Summit
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CARICOM Youth leaders better equipped to lead Climate Change initiatives
CARICOM Youth Ambassadors (CYAs) and regional youth representatives who participated in the CARICOM-Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) Climate Change and Health (CCH) Orientation and Training, are better equipped to lead climate change mitigation projects after completing specialized training on preparing effective project proposals and grants. The capacity-building initiative was held at the CARICOM Secretariat in Georgetown, Guyana, from 23 to…
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Specialized sessions strengthen CARICOM Youth Ambassadors’ understanding of climate impacts on health
CARICOM Youth Ambassadors from five (5) Member States, Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Grenada, St Kitts and Nevis, and Trinidad and Tobago, will soon begin local projects focused on addressing the health effects of climate change, increasing awareness and education on the issues and providing Caribbean young people with hands-on experience on climate and health justice. During the CARICOM-Pan American Health…
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