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Celebrating
Cultural Diversity Youth Forum (CCDYF)
Some of the 700 Children and Young People members of the
CCDN started an active Young Persons led BME Steering Group
consisting of a lively and active group of BME youngsters. They
defined their aims and objectives as follows:
CCDYF Aims
& Objectives:
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Supporting and developing the voice of Young
People within their local communities
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Raising awareness in respect of their
identity and sense of belonging
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Encourage Teamwork, support their Rites of
Passage
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Raising Self esteem and a positive sense of
self
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Providing positive Role models from the BME
community
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Develop Skills and nurture Young Peoples
existing talents
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Promoting a positive image of BME Youth to
all Young People
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Encourage involvement in environmental and
human rights issues
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Train and support PEER TRAINERS & Mentoring
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Further Young people’s education, experiences
& expectations
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Motivates and improve Young people’s chances
of paid employment
All CCDYF projects involve diverse youth in a variety of
communities, encouraging the creation of a forum for their
own expression while developing mentoring relationships within
their community.
Themes of contemporary disorientation find unique expression
through the writings and voices of local youth, offering
insights into the root causes of youth violence, cynicism and
apathy.
Hearing the acute perspectives of youth can significantly change
a communities perception of both local and national issues and
inspire continuing conversations across the generation gap.
Please come and join into inspiring and empowering local
youth, fostering ongoing cross-generational dialogues and
leading the development of unique local forms of mentoring.
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