WELCOME TO THEÂ Y2Y COMMUNITY!
 Y2Y consists of young World Bank Group (WBG) staffers, who are committed to and passionate about international youth development issues; believe in mainstreaming youth issues internally at WBG; and who are committed to the idea of forming a community of young staff within WBG to make effective use of fresh perspectives and ideas.  Y2Y community members includes but is not limited to WBG Staff including JPAs, YPs, IAs, ETCs, STCs and STTs.
Y2Y coordinates a series of activities and initiatives including:Â
1) Youth Innovation Fund (YIF) - small project grants to young WBG employees to design and manage youth development projects 2) Global Youth Conference (as part of UN Week) 3) Career Development Events and Initiatives 4) Youth Focused BBLs and Seminars 5) Y2Y Newsletter: The Young Staffer's Guide to WBG Living 6) DC Area Network of Youth Organizations 7) Professional Networking Events
In 1999, the General Assembly of the United Nations declared August 12 as the International Youth Day. Since then, August 12 has been a day of opportunity to promote awareness on youth issues and young people’s role in development. Highlighting the importance of this day, Mr. Zoellick commented: "As we work to help overcome poverty and reach the Millennium Development Goals, our development efforts must focus particularly on children and young people. Every child deserves a fair opportunity to achieve his or her potential, and that depends on a healthy start. Malnutrition is a killer of children and dreams. Poor schools dull the mind and the spirit. The absence of health care weakens young bodies and curious intellects. And when children are stunted, a country loses a generation of development and growth. International Youth Day should lead us to recognize this lost potential -- and to make its recovery and advancement a centerpiece of our work." For an article on youth in development and World Bank activities on youth, please click here: http://go.worldbank.org/DGBETYWI60 To see a video of Mr. Zoellick addressing International Youth Day at a school in Afghanistan, please click here: http://streaming3.worldbank.org/asxgen/ext/media/RBZAfghanYouthDay3.wmv The idea of Y2Y came about in 2003 after former World Bank President Wolfensohn's meeting with youth leaders from around the world. At this conference, President Wolfensohn committed the Bank to mainstreaming youth participation and engagement in its work. This prompted a few young people at the Bank to start thinking "What about all of the young people inside the Bank?". At a time when the Bank is laying emphasis on youth issues, young people can make a vital contribution by taking this agenda forward. If you are interested in becoming a member and signing up for our newsletter send an email to: youthcommunity@worldbank.org.
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