UN Youth Seychelles (UNYS) participated in the NGO Forum organised by Ceps Seychelles represented by Miss Leah Malbrook a Policy Officer of UNYS who attended the event. The event took place on February 26, 2022 at the STC Conference room. Miss Malbrook explained that the event started with a presentation delivered by a representative from the a Ministry responsible for Finance informing NGO members who attended on the importance of statistics when recording activities and projects and particularly when applying for Government grants. It was also stated multiple times that civil society/ NGOs can have the potential to become a pillar in the government. The next presentation was about the conducive environment for NGOs to thrive in terms of legal aspects, resources such as finance and good leadership/governance. On the topic of resources a list of possible grant opportunities was shown to the participants, both national and international. |
From the 22nd to the 24th June, some members of UNYS were given the opportunity to partake in the budget symposium workshop hosted by the Transparency Initiative Seychelles (TIS). Members who took part include, Mr. Raymus Laurence (The President), Ms. Amy Jean (Vice-President) and Ms. Annarose Clarisse (Country Representative and Founder).
The first day of the workshop involved an interactive introduction to the budgeting process and what it entails which was carried to the second day as participants were able to put into practice what was learnt the previous day. By the end of the second day, participants were already able to comprehend budget documents and understand their importance. |
IPYG Southern Africa, in collaboration with UN Youth (Seychelles) and JCI Beau Bassin Rose Hill (Mauritius), invites you to a Youth Empowerment Workshop on Saturday 07 November 2020.The workshop titled, Solidaire: Island Youth Against Substance Abuse, will be centered around substance abuse, a social illness that has infected the youth on the South Eastern Coast of Africa. This workshop aims to educate and create awareness among the youth on the current situation of drug abuse; as well as propose practical ways to help stop their prevalence in order to pave way for an everlasting culture of peace. Young people, teachers, parents and other members of society are welcome to participate and spread this message of peace.
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