Third time’s a charm for CALD Youth

“Preparing the Asian Youth for Leadership” was the theme of CALD Youth’s third workshop, following previous topics on the role of youth wings in political parties and strategic planning. Parallel with the CALD General Assembly, this was held in Colombo, Sri Lanka on 09-10 March 2012.

Through input from the facilitator, workshop activities and group discussions, young participants from CALD member parties were able to learn more about liberal democracy and political youth organizing; the power principle; social mobilization; and planning for an international youth action. Participants had the opportunity to identify their stance on issues affecting the youth in Asia. The workshop commenced with a task on planning an international youth action that could be adopted in each of the member countries.  A campaign on youth voting during elections was chosen as CALD Youth’s first international youth action.

CALD Youth also held its Executive Committee Meeting on 11 March in Galle, Sri Lanka 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, Mr. Third Bagro of the Liberal Party of the Philippines was elected as the Secretary General of CALD Youth. He will serve together with Ms. Selyna Peiris of the Liberal Party of Sri Lanka who remains as Chairperson. The organization will meet again for a communications workshop later this year.

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