Opportunity to join the CYSDP Working Group

The CYSDP are looking for young people active and passionate in the field of sport for development and peace to join their working group. Deadline to apply: 30 September 2014

In May 2013 the Commonwealth Secretariat supported the establishment of the Commonwealth Youth Sport for Development and Peace Working Group (CYSDP). With a mission ‘to be the leading and driving voice for youth in the Commonwealth towards promoting best practices for sport, development and peace in their respective societies.’

A group of young leaders from Commonwealth regions were identified by the Commonwealth Secretariat and selected to work towards advancing youth development in the Commonwealth through sport. With a remit to ‘Advocate, Educate and Demonstrate’ on behalf of young people across the Commonwealth, the group utilise sport and non-sport platforms to highlight the benefits of SDP in development issues.

Roles and responsibilities of CYSDP:

• Provide a youth voice and perspective on advancing the use of sport in development policy and programming in the Commonwealth
• Meet on a quarterly basis (via web conference) and carry out work on an on-going basis according to the remit of CYSDP
• Formulate recommendations on SDP relevant to youth development and contribute to forums such as the Commonwealth Advisory Body on Sport (CABOS)
• Liaise with other Commonwealth and regional youth representative forums to advance awareness of SDP approaches and initiatives
• Present and represent at sport and non-sport platforms around the Commonwealth

Do you meet the following criteria?

• Commonwealth national
• Between the ages of 18 and 29 (must be under 30 on 31st August 2015)
• Passionate and active in Sport for Development and Peace in a voluntary, educational or professional capacity

If so, submit an expression of interest today to join the CYSDP and contribute to youth development in the Commonwealth through sport.