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When:\u00a0<\/strong>Tuesday, December 13, 2016<\/h3>\nOpen Dialogue in English:\u00a0<\/strong>7:00 am to 8:00 am EST
\nOpen Dialogue in Spanish:<\/strong>\u00a03:00 pm to 4:00 pm EST<\/p>\n![\"Default](\"http:\/\/www.youthpower.org\/s3\/files\/styles\/asset_image_full\/s3\/assets\/images\/REGISTER%20button_4.png?itok=96ecUmwY\")
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\nYouthPower Learning cordially invites you to participate in the next YouthTalks session\u00a0\u201cThe Role of Young People in Achieving the SDGs”<\/strong>. Youth will have the opportunity to ask questions and engage in dialogue with\u00a0UN Young Leader for the Sustainable Development Goals,\u00a0Teresa Gonz\u00e1lez<\/strong>,\u00a0<\/strong>and all are invited to follow along and join the conversation on Twitter using\u00a0#YPYouthTalks<\/strong><\/u><\/a>.![\"youthtalks-youth-sdgs-color-background-final_0\"](\"https:\/\/adolescentsourfuture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/YouthTalks-Youth-SDGs-color-background-final_0-300x231.jpg\")
<\/p>\nToday, the world is home to the largest generation of youth in history with 1.2 billion aged 15-24 years old worldwide. Young people are a force for good in the world. We have the imagination, courage, and inventiveness to find lasting solutions to the world\u2019s greatest challenges. The Sustainable Development Goals represent the perfect arena for youth to innovate and take the lead in shaping our present and improving our future.<\/p>\n
In this YouthTalks session we will listen to each other and explore ways to make sure that our generation is the first to end poverty, the most determined to tackle inequality, and the last generation threatened by climate change. YouthTalks is a space to:<\/p>\n
\n- \u00a0Discover<\/strong>.\u00a0Explore why the SDGs matter and why the world needs you in order to end poverty, fight inequalities, and tackle climate change.<\/li>\n
- \u00a0Be heard.\u00a0<\/strong>Share youth-led initiatives that are already contributing to achieve global prosperity and leave no one behind.<\/li>\n
- \u00a0Get inspired.\u00a0<\/strong>Talk to other youth like you. Exchange ideas, actions, and stories about build a better world from the bottom-up.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nPositive Youth Development in Real Life: Having the Right Tools for the Job<\/a><\/h2>\n![](\"https:\/\/cdn.evbuc.com\/eventlogos\/150839914\/registerbutton.png\")
<\/a><\/u>\u00a0December 13th<\/a>\u00a0at 6 am PST<\/h3>\n<\/a>\u00a0December 14th<\/a>\u00a0at 11 am EST<\/h3>\n\nHow do you measure Positive Youth Development?<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"pyd-in-real-life-12-13-2016\"](\"https:\/\/adolescentsourfuture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PYD-in-real-life-12-13-2016-300x163.png\")
Positive Youth Development (PYD) is a guiding principle of USAID\u2019s Youth in Development Policy. Both a philosophy and an approach, it emphasizes the importance of young people having the knowledge and skills they need, the opportunity to harness those skills, and a supportive environment in order to thrive as adults. \u00a0YouthPower has developed illustrative PYD indicators and an associated toolkit to help USAID missions, other funders, implementers and researchers measure PYD in programs. This webinar will describe the framework for measuring PYD, share illustrative indicators, and discuss the application and adaptation of indicators for USAID projects. These tools will support the successful design, monitoring and evaluation of PYD programs.<\/p>\n
This one-hour webinar hosted by USAID YouthPower Learning will answer these questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- \u00a0What does PYD look like in programs for youth in low- and middle-income countries?<\/li>\n
- \u00a0What are PYD indicators and associated tools for measuring PYD outcomes?<\/li>\n
- \u00a0How do you apply PYD indicators in key program phases, particularly in program design and for learning?<\/li>\n
- \u00a0What are important considerations when adapting indicators to local contexts?<\/li>\n
- \u00a0How do you measure PYD to improve program performance and contribute to the evidence of PYD influences on multi-sector outcomes?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Dr. Martie Skinner from the Social Development Research Group at the University of Washington and partner on the YouthPower Learning team will answer these questions and provide some examples of PYD indicators using the PYD Measurement Toolkit soon to be published on\u00a0www.YouthPower.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nViolent Extremism & Development: What we know, and what we don’t<\/h2>\nDecember 14th<\/sup>, 9:00 AM EST<\/strong><\/h3>\nWatch Live on YouTube!<\/a><\/strong><\/h1>\nViolent conflict for the first time in decades is increasing, and much of that is fueled by violent extremist groups. Rebecca Wolfe, Mercy Corps\u2019 Director of Peace and Conflict, will share quantitative and qualitative research from fragile countries such as Somalia, Afghanistan, Nigeria, and Iraq about why youth join these movements and what are potential ways for stemming the tide. This research questions conventional wisdom that unemployed youth are the root of the problem, as well as demonstrates why profiling those at-risk will likely not work to reduce the influence of violent extremist groups.<\/p>\n
Presenter:<\/strong> \u00a0Rebecca J. Wolfe,\u00a0Director, Peace and Conflict, MERCY CORPS<\/p>\nModerator and Chair:<\/strong> Mattias Lundberg, Program Lead, Global Partnership for Youth in Development, \u00a0Equitable Growth, Finance & Institutions Vice Presidency, World Bank<\/p>\nDiscussants:<\/strong> Nadia Piffaretti, Senior Economist Fragility, Conflict & Violence Cross-Cutting Solutions Area, World Bank and Sean Bradley, Lead Social Development Specialist, Social, Urban, Rural and Resilience Global Practice, World Bank<\/p>\nTo join in person, visitors must request a Visitor\u2019s Pass by Dec. 12 by 11AM (EST). Please send your request for a visitor pass to: youthindevelopment@worldbank.org. The event will be held at: World Bank, Room: \u00a0MC 13-121, 1818 H Street, N.W, Washington, DC 20433<\/p>\n
\nManaging persistent or severe depression in young people<\/a><\/h2>\n15 December 2016 <\/span>02:00PM to 03:00PM AEDT<\/span><\/h3>\nRegister here!<\/a><\/h1>\nThis webinar will examine the management of persistent, severe and complex depression in young people, characterised by symptom severity, multiple comorbidities and when ongoing suicidality is present. This webinar will explore a multi-disciplinary team-based approach that incorporates evidence-based psychotherapies embedded within case management and psychiatric review. A particular focus will include consideration of developmental factors, engagement, assessment, managing suicide risk, including input from families, and medication use. The webinar will explore treatment phases from initial stages through to recovery as part of a comprehensive and holistic approach to the provision of mental health care to young people. Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n2017 Winter Youth Assembly\u00a0at the United Nations<\/a><\/h2>\nFebruary 1-3, 2017
\nUnited Nations Headquarters, New York<\/h3>\nRegister here!<\/a><\/h1>\nA unique platform for fostering dialogue and generating partnerships between exceptional youth, civil society, the private sector, and the United Nations.<\/p>\n
![\"download\"](\"https:\/\/adolescentsourfuture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/download-300x118.png\")
The Youth Assembly is recognized as the largest youth conference at the United Nations. Over the course of\u00a018 sessions<\/strong>,\u00a013,000 youth<\/strong>\u00a0from\u00a06 continents<\/strong>\u00a0and more than\u00a0100 countries<\/strong>\u00a0have developed a better understanding of the various practices and perspectives in international development.<\/p>\nThrough their extensive alumni network, partnership with like-minded organizations, and development of youth resolutions, the Youth Assembly\u2019s powerful impact ripples far beyond the conference. Delegates leave the assembly with the knowledge and resources they need to make a genuine and ongoing change.<\/p>\n
\nOpen Dialogue in Spanish:<\/strong>\u00a03:00 pm to 4:00 pm EST<\/p>\n
Today, the world is home to the largest generation of youth in history with 1.2 billion aged 15-24 years old worldwide. Young people are a force for good in the world. We have the imagination, courage, and inventiveness to find lasting solutions to the world\u2019s greatest challenges. The Sustainable Development Goals represent the perfect arena for youth to innovate and take the lead in shaping our present and improving our future.<\/p>\n In this YouthTalks session we will listen to each other and explore ways to make sure that our generation is the first to end poverty, the most determined to tackle inequality, and the last generation threatened by climate change. YouthTalks is a space to:<\/p>\n How do you measure Positive Youth Development?<\/strong><\/p>\n This one-hour webinar hosted by USAID YouthPower Learning will answer these questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n Dr. Martie Skinner from the Social Development Research Group at the University of Washington and partner on the YouthPower Learning team will answer these questions and provide some examples of PYD indicators using the PYD Measurement Toolkit soon to be published on\u00a0www.YouthPower.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Violent conflict for the first time in decades is increasing, and much of that is fueled by violent extremist groups. Rebecca Wolfe, Mercy Corps\u2019 Director of Peace and Conflict, will share quantitative and qualitative research from fragile countries such as Somalia, Afghanistan, Nigeria, and Iraq about why youth join these movements and what are potential ways for stemming the tide. This research questions conventional wisdom that unemployed youth are the root of the problem, as well as demonstrates why profiling those at-risk will likely not work to reduce the influence of violent extremist groups.<\/p>\n Presenter:<\/strong> \u00a0Rebecca J. Wolfe,\u00a0Director, Peace and Conflict, MERCY CORPS<\/p>\n Moderator and Chair:<\/strong> Mattias Lundberg, Program Lead, Global Partnership for Youth in Development, \u00a0Equitable Growth, Finance & Institutions Vice Presidency, World Bank<\/p>\n Discussants:<\/strong> Nadia Piffaretti, Senior Economist Fragility, Conflict & Violence Cross-Cutting Solutions Area, World Bank and Sean Bradley, Lead Social Development Specialist, Social, Urban, Rural and Resilience Global Practice, World Bank<\/p>\n To join in person, visitors must request a Visitor\u2019s Pass by Dec. 12 by 11AM (EST). Please send your request for a visitor pass to: youthindevelopment@worldbank.org. The event will be held at: World Bank, Room: \u00a0MC 13-121, 1818 H Street, N.W, Washington, DC 20433<\/p>\n This webinar will examine the management of persistent, severe and complex depression in young people, characterised by symptom severity, multiple comorbidities and when ongoing suicidality is present. This webinar will explore a multi-disciplinary team-based approach that incorporates evidence-based psychotherapies embedded within case management and psychiatric review. A particular focus will include consideration of developmental factors, engagement, assessment, managing suicide risk, including input from families, and medication use. The webinar will explore treatment phases from initial stages through to recovery as part of a comprehensive and holistic approach to the provision of mental health care to young people. Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n A unique platform for fostering dialogue and generating partnerships between exceptional youth, civil society, the private sector, and the United Nations.<\/p>\n Through their extensive alumni network, partnership with like-minded organizations, and development of youth resolutions, the Youth Assembly\u2019s powerful impact ripples far beyond the conference. Delegates leave the assembly with the knowledge and resources they need to make a genuine and ongoing change.<\/p>\n
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\nYouthPower Learning cordially invites you to participate in the next YouthTalks session\u00a0\u201cThe Role of Young People in Achieving the SDGs”<\/strong>. Youth will have the opportunity to ask questions and engage in dialogue with\u00a0UN Young Leader for the Sustainable Development Goals,\u00a0Teresa Gonz\u00e1lez<\/strong>,\u00a0<\/strong>and all are invited to follow along and join the conversation on Twitter using\u00a0#YPYouthTalks<\/strong><\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n
\nPositive Youth Development in Real Life: Having the Right Tools for the Job<\/a><\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/u>\u00a0December 13th<\/a>\u00a0at 6 am PST<\/h3>\n<\/a>\u00a0December 14th<\/a>\u00a0at 11 am EST<\/h3>\nPositive Youth Development (PYD) is a guiding principle of USAID\u2019s Youth in Development Policy. Both a philosophy and an approach, it emphasizes the importance of young people having the knowledge and skills they need, the opportunity to harness those skills, and a supportive environment in order to thrive as adults. \u00a0YouthPower has developed illustrative PYD indicators and an associated toolkit to help USAID missions, other funders, implementers and researchers measure PYD in programs. This webinar will describe the framework for measuring PYD, share illustrative indicators, and discuss the application and adaptation of indicators for USAID projects. These tools will support the successful design, monitoring and evaluation of PYD programs.<\/p>\n\n
\nViolent Extremism & Development: What we know, and what we don’t<\/h2>\n
December 14th<\/sup>, 9:00 AM EST<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Watch Live on YouTube!<\/a><\/strong><\/h1>\n
\nManaging persistent or severe depression in young people<\/a><\/h2>\n
15 December 2016 <\/span>02:00PM to 03:00PM AEDT<\/span><\/h3>\n
Register here!<\/a><\/h1>\n
\n2017 Winter Youth Assembly\u00a0at the United Nations<\/a><\/h2>\n
February 1-3, 2017
\nUnited Nations Headquarters, New York<\/h3>\nRegister here!<\/a><\/h1>\n
The Youth Assembly is recognized as the largest youth conference at the United Nations. Over the course of\u00a018 sessions<\/strong>,\u00a013,000 youth<\/strong>\u00a0from\u00a06 continents<\/strong>\u00a0and more than\u00a0100 countries<\/strong>\u00a0have developed a better understanding of the various practices and perspectives in international development.<\/p>\n