CALD Youth General Assembly & 3rd CALD Youth Workshop

First was the role of youth wings in political parties. Then came strategic planning. So when time came around for CALD Youth’s third workshop, it just seemed logical that it would be on preparing youth – specifically those from Asia – for leadership. And what could be more appropriate than holding it simultaneously with the CALD General Assembly in early March, in the Sri Lankan capital, Colombo?

For two days (9-10 March), eleven young participants from CALD member parties participated in various activities and group discussions designed to let them get the feel of what it takes to be on the political forefront. With the help of the workshop facilitator, Mardi Mapa-Suplido, the participants learned more about liberal democracy and political youth organizing; the power principle; social mobilization; and planning for an international youth action. They also had a chance to state their stance on issues affecting the youth in Asia.

Notably, the workshop had begun with a task on planning with planning an international youth action that could be adopted in each of the member countries. By the time it was over, it had been decided that a campaign on youth voting during elections would be CALD Youth’s first international youth action.

The day after the workshop, CALD Youth held its Executive Committee Meeting in Galle, in Sri Lanka’s southern tip, to discuss administrative matters and future activities of the organization. It was agreed upon that the participants present would serve as their respective parties’ representative to the CALD Youth Execom. Among these participants, Third Bagro of the Liberal Party of the Philippines was elected as the secretary general of CALD Youth. He will serve together with Selina Peiris of the Liberal Party of Sri Lanka, who remains as CALD Youth Chairperson.

Participants

Hong Kong:
Dan Shum

Indonesia:
Irine Yusiana Roba

Malaysia:
Oh Tong Keong

Mongolia:
Enkhsaikhan Boldkhuu

Philippines:
Herminio Bargo

Singapore:
Surayah Akbar

Sri Lanka:
V Jogeswaran
Selyna Peiris
Upali Saddananda

Taiwan:
Yang Hao-Ju

Thailand:
Sucheen Angchuan

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