UNYS Thanks Ms Raghavi Naidu

​UN Youth Seychelles would like to thank Ms. Raghavi Naidu for having served as President of the UNYS for a period of 2 years. Ms. Naidu who is an Economist by profession led the NGO determined to keep a positive team dynamics, contribute towards more sustainable development of projects and strengthening relationships with other organisation. Under her leadership the team realised several projects and this was presented in the annual review in the UNYS AGM.

She highlighted that "the year could be summarised under the theme 'Team members are the driving force'. The difficult conditions that the global pandemic has brought was met with a resilience network of collaboration, between members both overseas and locally. 
​This dynamic team spirit was fostered by activities such as a team retreat and numerous project meetings. The product of these collaboration has been made evident by the successful implementation of projects over these past two years. Namely, the Silver lining programme, miss Seychelles Future Cost Panel Discussion and securing funding from the Nation Grants Committee to deliver the Financial Education Programme. The latter including the well-received and insightful Global Money week 2020 & 2021 tours and budgeting workshops. These successes are more remarkable as they were delivered when the conditions and restrictions took a turn for the worse. Requiring some last-minute quick thinking, resourcefulness, and teamwork."
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Under Ms. Naidu's term, the projects implemented were equally successful in engaging a wide representation of the public. The activities included the participation from the Deaf Association, financial professionals, Seychelles Nation Youth Assembly, and a Parents engaging with children budgeting workshop to name just a few. Ms Naidu will remain as an active member of the NGO. At this junction the team would like to recognise her effort and contributions in bringing the organisation forward. All the best in your future endeavours.

UNYS Retreat

On Saturday 12th December, 2020 the members of UN Youth Seychelles enjoyed a Team Retreat. We got the chance to review projects implemented during the year, planned ahead for 2021 and learned more about each other through team-building activities. The members prepared well in advance for the Retreat by sharing their views on various topics through a Members Survey, whereby we determined priority projects, succession plans, external collaboration, what the 'new normal' means for us and our ways of working, top 4 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) the organisation would be focused on and which type of work each member enjoys more. This was also a way to end the year on a positive note by acknowledging the efforts of our members - a key driving force of the organisation!

Rushi Shah - Positive Youth Award - 2020

​Ms. Rushi Shah (Vice-President and Treasurer), was the recipient of the SNYC Positive Youth Award 2020 held on December 11th. She shows attention to detail by ensuring financial records are in order, maintains correspondence with various organisations and is able to lead initiatives with ease. The award is a shining example of how the contributions of NGOs and its members are recognised.

Raghavi Naidu - Positive Youth Award 2019

Ms. Raghavi Naidu (President) was the receipient of the 2019 SNYA Positive Youth Award. ​Receiving the award showcased the importance of projects that had been carried out thus far and also provided the stepping stone to implement projects in the future. UNYS prides itself in empowering its members on a national and international level, and to be recognised for the efforts on a national level is gratifying. It was a night filled with appreciating the output by youth across schools, districts, NGOs and it proved to be inspirational for all present.

Annarose Clarisse Recognised as Youth Ambassador

President Danny Faure received three Youth Ambassadors at State House and Ms. Annarose Clarisse who founded UN Youth Seychelles is one of the recipients. Ms. Clarisse said that she plans to prepare the youth for the next United Nations Assembly and to sensitise them on the objectives of the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals. 
"The initiative behind Youth Ambassadors is to empower them to represent Seychelles locally as well as internationally, and most importantly, to reach out to young people here in the country," said Mr Laurence in an interview with the local press.

Engagements with Media

​UNYS appreciate engagements with media where youth can learn more about our projects and our members can also voice out their views on various topics. 

Member Meetings

General Meeting December 2017

General Meeting - August 2017

Strategic Plan Meeting 2017

 Strategic Plan Meeting ​April 2017