INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SUMMIT 2014 Reimagining a Peaceful and Resilient World Beyond 2015

Atrium Hotel, A. Luna, cor. Taft Avenue and Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, Pasay City September 20-23, 2014

BULLETIN OF INFORMATION

I. Event Description II. Objectives III. Hotel Accommodation and Room Assignments IV. Registration/Validation V. Venue VI. Transportation VII. Food VIII. Attire IX. Paper Presentation Mechanics X. Academic Contests Mechanics XI. Search for Outstanding UNESCO Clubs and Youth Leaders XII. Practicalities XIII. Exchange Rate XIV. Insurance and Liability for Loss XV. Organizers and Sponsors

I. Event Description

The International Youth Development Summit is a four-day summit organized by the National Association of UNESCO Clubs in the Philippines Inc. (NAUCP Inc.) and the Philippine National Commission for UNESCO in partnership with the City Government of Pasay. The festivity aimed to engage the youth in planning, implementing and monitoring the worlds current development agenda in the context of International Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (DESD 2005-2014). Likewise, the program will educate the participants about the current Philippines efforts in achieving peace in Mindanao by creating Youth Peace Volunteer Brigade in every communities and schools.

This year, Reimagining a Peaceful and Resilient World Beyond 2015 was the theme selected. The program aims to facilitate dialogue and cooperation across an ethnically diverse and socially responsible group of educators, student and youth leaders. The program will highlight the essential principles such as youth empowerment, peaceful resolution of conflicts, sustainability and inclusiveness.

II. Objectives

Deepen awareness concerning the progress of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) beyond 2015 and its relationship to UNESCOs trusts and mandates.

Develop a clear understanding on the role of the youth and educators in pursuing UNESCOs mission and vision at the grassroots level in the context of International Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (DESD 2005-2014)

Promote volunteerism as a tool in building resilient and peaceful communities by establishing Youth Peace Volunteer Brigade in support of the government peace initiatives.

Increase the membership of NAUCP in the Philippines by orienting the newly accredited clubs and participants about UNESCO, UNESCO Clubs accreditation procedures and the benefits of becoming an accredited UNESCO Club.

III. Hotel Accommodation and Room Assignment

Check-in in the hotel which will start on September 20 and will end at 12:00 noon of September 23. If you wish to extend or will be coming early, there will be an additional fee of PhP1,000.00 per night inclusive of breakfast for the following day. There will be four to three people in one room. The Secretariat shall be in-charge of the room assignment and it will be released on or before September 19. The arrangements will be per institution and/or gender segregated.

IV. Registration/Validation

The registration/validation will be at the Atrium Hotel, Pasay City. This will be per institution. We will follow the registration process written below

STEP 1: BAGGAGE Baggage counter is available at the conference venue for your luggage. Please remove

personal belongings like cash, phone, camera, jewelry, etc. The Secretariat is not responsible for loss of private property. Please keep the number given to you to avoid disturbance.

STEP 2: VALIDATION For paid participants (online registered): Confirmation of names and deposit slip per institution On-site payment: Submission of registration forms and finalized total of payment

STEP 3: PAYMENT/RECEIPT For paid participants: Please claim you receipt as soon as your registration is validated by the secretariats. On-site payment: Please ready your cash/check for payment. Ask the secretariats assistance if you are still not registered but already asked for reservation.

STEP 4: CLAIM YOUR KITS

Kits Food Stubs ID

V. Venue Atrium Hotel, Pasay City Atrium Hotel, A. Luna, cor. Taft Avenue and Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, Pasay City Tel. no. : (02) 844-8645 / 844-8603 Mobile No.: 09223614998 / 09173024928 Email :rabombita_eurotel@yahoo.com

VI. Transportation

There will be no airport transport for both arrival and departure. Yellow taxi cabs leave from the stands outside each terminal. They charge a flag down rate of PhP70.00 in addition to a fee of PhP4.00 per 250m. There are also regular taxis with a flag down rate of PhP40.00 in addition to a fee of PhP4.00 per 250m.The secretariat may also accommodate participants coming from airport. Simply inform as at iydsphilippines@gmail.com and wait for our confirmation.

VII. Food Food stubs would be provided by the Secretariat. Loss of food stubs would result to additional

payments. Also, please tell the Secretariat for any food restrictions (allergy, lifestyle, religion, etc.) so we can prepare the appropriate food for you.

VIII. Attire

The attire would be smart casual for the rest of the event.

IX. Call for Papers- Paper Presentation Mechanics All entries/applications for the IYDS2014 are required to be submitted electronically. A paper may only be submitted once, with no retractions or modifications once submitted. Once submitted, the order and names of authors listed on the original submission may not be altered including indication of the lead authors name.

The IYDS will be composed of several types of contributions:

Full Papers (for academicians) these mainly include accomplished research results with a maximum of 8 pages (5000 words).

Short Papers (for academics and youth leaders) These include fresh concepts, preliminary research results but may also contain work-in progress reports. These have 4 pages at maximum (2500 words).

Reflection Papers (for academics, youth leaders, media practitioners and Government, NGO, International Organization heads) These might review recent research literature pertaining to a particular problem or approach, indicate what the findings suggest, and/or provide a suggestion - with rationale and justification - for a different approach or perspective on that problem. Reflection papers might also analyze best practices in youth led projects for MDGs with specific focus on volunteerism. These have two pages at maximum (1500 words).

The Secretariat will correspond with the Lead (primary) author only. Co-presenters should not contact the IYDS. It is the primary author's responsibility to notify all co-presenters regarding the status of the proposal as well as to notify the IYDS of any change in the Lead Authors contact information. The secretariat will use the contact information provided on the original submission and it is the Lead Author's responsibility to notify the IYDS of any change in contact information.

All presenters are required to register for the full conference registration. All travel and additional expenses, including the conference registration fee, are the responsibility of the presenter(s).

Youth and Educators Summit Topics for paper submission: Topics of interests include, but are not limited to the following areas: Education for Sustainable Development: Delivery, Directions & Development Are we on track? National and Global Reports on MDGs Accelerating the Achievements of MDGs through Policy Advocacies Best Voluntary Program Practices in the Achievement of MDG Goal 1: Eradicate Extreme Poverty and Hunger

Best Voluntary Program Practices in the Achievement of MDG Goal 2: Achieve Universal Primary Education Best Voluntary Program Practices in the Achievement of MDG Goal 3: Promote Gender Equality Best Voluntary Program Practices in the Achievement of MDG Goal 4: Reduce Child Mortality Best Voluntary Program Practices in the Achievement of MDG Goal 5: Improve Maternal Health Best Voluntary Program Practices in the Achievement of MDG Goal 6: Combat HIV / AIDS, Malaria and other Diseases Best Voluntary Program Practices in the Achievement of MDG Goal 7: Ensure Environmental Sustainability Education for International Understanding Education for All: Eradicating Illiteracy Participation and Development for MDGs The Role of Language in Achieving the MDGs Non-Formal Education and MDGs Model United Nations and its Impact to Youth Development Reflections of a Youth Leaders towards National and International Development Climate Change: What the Youth Can do? Heroes for the Mother Earth: Best Practices for Sustainable Development Integrating the MDG in the Curriculum Networking and Linkages for Sustainable Development Community-Based Projects as a Tool of Empowerment in MDG Achievement Peace Resolution of Conflicts in School and Community Settings Peace Education Across the Curriculum Peace, Music and the Arts Disaster Risk Reduction and Mitigation Paper Review Process

Submissions are judged on their overall quality (design of the study, development of the concept, etc.), their significance and contribution to the discipline, and their interest to the conference delegates. All submitted manuscripts must be original (i.e. not been published elsewhere), follow academic writing, structure and methodology. Papers judged to have outstanding merit by the Conference Paper Review Committees will receive a Best Paper designation in the conference program and will be recognized at a general session for all attendees.

Abstract are submitted to the Chair of the Paper Committee, Prof. Serafin A. Arviola Jr., at sarviola2002@gmail.com. This is the only acceptable format available for the submission of paper manuscripts. Once accepted paper presenters are REQUIRED to submit the Final draft, abstract (150 words), picture of the author and short biography (100 words)

X. Academic Contest Mechanics GENERAL GUIDELINES

1. Only official delegates to the IYDSummit2014 are entitled to join competitions EXCEPT teachers & coaches.

2. Each delegate is not allowed to join more than 1 contest due to its a simultaneous event. 3. Contests shall be limited to one (1) contestant/team per school/institution/organization. 4. Official delegates must indicate in their Application Form that they are joining the contest on or

before September 12, 2013 to give the Secretariat enough time to prepare the list of contestants. Final confirmation of your participation as official contestants in any competition will be on the first day of the Summit, September 20, 2014.

5. Prize includes a certificate and a medal. 6. The participant must be present ten minutes before the event. Otherwise, s/he will automatically

be disqualified. 7. Each contest has two divisions: High School and College.

8. There will be a Champion, 1st Runner-up and 2nd Runner-up per division.

PROJECT PROPOSAL

1. Two (2) persons are only permitted to author a project proposal. 2. The project proposal must be in line with the summits theme. 3. Each group must use the given template for the project proposal. Any changes in the template may result to the cessation of the proposal from the competition. 4. The presentation of the proposal should not exceed 25 minutes. Each group should plan on a 15-minute formal presentation and 10 minutes of answering questions; presentations that exceed their time limits will be penalized. 5. Participants should provide four copies of their project proposal for the panel of judges and secretariat. 6. The decision of the judges is final and irrevocable. Criteria for Judging and Assessment The judges will assess the proposals based on the following: Quality of the project idea/concept based on SMART criteria(40%) (a) Specific: Proposal must have specific goals and outcomes

(b) Measurable: Proposal must have measurable value. This will be assessed in terms of sustainability (i.e. long-term impact of the project), outreach potential (i.e extent to which the project affects the target group and brings about improvements)

(c) Attainable: Proposal must show how the goals can be achieved / implemented cost effectively (d) Relevant: Proposal must be relevant and meaningful alongside project objectives (e) Time-bound: Proposal must be implementable within a timeframe

Innovation (20%) Proposals must show original ideas and innovation (e.g. in the treatment of the subject matter, approach and methodology) Quality of Presentation (20%)

Participants will make a 15-minute presentation on their proposals. They will be assessed on factors such as clarity of their presentations, persuasiveness and the materials used in the project presentation

Q&A Session (20%) The presentation of proposals will be followed by a 10-minute Q&A session. Participants will be assessed on factors such as leadership, teamwork and the ability to address the questions asked

Suggested Template for the Project Proposal

1 Authors (limited to two persons only)

2 Institution / Organization

3 Contact number(s)

4 E-mail address(es)

5 Title of Project Proposal

6 Background Summary

7 Main Type of Intervention (select only one)

Capacity development Youth-led action

8 Main Theme (select only one)

Peace Education Climate Change

9 Objective(s) and Project Justification

10 Implementation Strategy

11 Beneficiaries

12 Institutional Partners

13 Duration(months)& Timeframe

14 Overall Budget and budget breakdown (estimated expenses)

15 Monitoring and Reporting Modalities

QUIZBOWL ON MDGS

1. Questions shall be prepared solely by the contest committee of the International Youth Development Summit 2014 regarding United Nations Millenium Development Goals.

2. Each school/organization is entitled to have three contestants to compose a team who are bona fide students of the school/college/university/organization. One substitute member is allowed per team.

3. Contestants will answer the same set of questions. Each team will be provided with an illustration board to write their answers on together with a chalk and an eraser. They must raise their answers when the Quizmaster tells that time is up. Late answers will not be accepted.

4. The questions will be read twice by the Quizmaster. After the second reading, the

Quizmaster will say go, only then will the team be allowed to write the answer. Automatically, the 10-second time limit will begin with the word go, by the Quizmaster. If the question requires enumeration, the time limit will be extended to five (5) more seconds.

5. When the Quizmaster signals that time is up, the teams should stop writing and raise their illustration boards with their answers written on it.

6. The proctors will go around and check the answers of the teams. 7. The contest has two (2) rounds. Level I and Level II. In Level I, ten questions will be

asked. Each question is worth one (1) point. After asking ten (10) questions, the Quizmaster will announce the top five (5) teams who will advance to Level II. If there is a tie for the fifth place, both will advance to the next level.

8. Ten (10) questions will be asked in the second round, but this time, two (2) points will be assigned for each correct answer.

9. After the 10th question, the three (3) teams acquiring the highest score in Level I & II will be declared Champion, 1st Runner-up and 2nd Runner-up respectively. Since there are only 3 places, should there be a tie, extra questions will be asked by the quizmaster in order to break such.

10. The duly registered coach of the team is the only person authorized to make a protest. All protest should be referred to the Board of Judges immediately before the Quizmaster reads the next question.

ON-THE-SPOT POSTER-MAKING CONTEST

1. The painting/poster must be based on the Resilient and Peaceful Communities. 2. Only one participant per school/organization is allowed in this competition. 3. Only the first twenty-five (25) contestants, on a first-come, first-served basis, will be

eligible to join the contest. 4. This shall be a mixed-medium competition. 5. The participants will be provided a illustration board each. All other materials must

be brought by the individual contestant. Allowed materials to be used are as follows: markers/pens/pencil, colored pencils, crayons, pastel, oil paints, poster color, water color, ink, ruler, etc.

6. All artworks must be done only on the spot, and must be completed within the allotted time of three hours.

7. No distinguishing mark or name of the contestant shall appear in the entry. 8. Judges decision is final and irrevocable.

Criteria for Judging: Relevance to the theme 40%

Artistry/Creativity/Mastery on use of medium 30% Originality 10% Audiences Choice (please refer at the end of the doc) 20% TOTAL 100%

FACE PAINT 1. The face paint must be based on the theme: Resilient and Peaceful Communities.

2. Only one entry per school/organization is allowed in this competition. Each entry must be composed of two (2) to five (5) members. One will serve as the model and the others will be the one to design.

3. All other materials must be brought by the individual contestant. 4. All face paint must be done only on the spot, and must be completed within the allotted

time of three hours. 5. Each entry should be photographed by the Secretariat for posting on the Audiences

Choice. 6. Judges decision is final and irrevocable.

Criteria for Judging: Relevance to the theme 30% Artistry 20% Originality 10% Audiences Choice (please refer at the end of the doc) 50% TOTAL 100%

DANCE MOVE 1. Each group must consist of minimum of 2 and maximum of 10 members from the same institution only regardless of age and gender. 2. Each group can choose their own dance piece. The routine must not less than the minimum of five minutes nor exceed the maximum of seven minutes. The excess of one second shall be considered as an additional one minute, thus there will be a deduction of 5 points per minute. Timing of begins when the first audible sound starts and ends with the last audible sound.

3. Each group can register within the day of the contest. 4. The group must bring their own music (in flash drive, CDs, and alike)

Criteria for Judging:

Choreography 30% Musicality 20% Preparedness and Execution 25% Showmanship and Appearance 10% Audience Impact 15 %

TOTAL 100%

XI. Search for Outstanding UNESCO Clubs and Youth Leaders INTRODUCTION The purpose of the Search for The Outstanding UNESCO Youth Leaders is to recognize and campaign for the achievements and advocacies of the varied leaders whose endeavors are aligned with the ideals and thrusts of UNESCO.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

1. Acknowledge the accomplishments and undertakings of UNESCO Club Leaders that endeavored to pursue the principles of UNESCO

2. Invigorate other youth organizations, LGUs, NGOs and school-based organizations about the attributes of a UNESCO Club Youth Leader that exceptionally exemplify the standards compliant with the values and principles of UNESCO in promoting cultural diversity and contributing to peace and human development

3. Appreciate the exemplary pioneering initiatives and noble struggles of youth leaders who have contributed to advancing the direction of UNESCO

4. Educate the general public about everyday examples of achieving UNESCOs objectives which thereby advance community empowerment towards development

SELECTION CRITERIA

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

Expected / Received Honors / Awards on Graduation Honors / Academic Awards Received in Previous Year

LEADERSHIP / CURRICULAR & EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Awards Received & Competitions Participated Organizational Involvement Activities Organized, Participated and Volunteered Seminars, Trainings & Conventions Attended Articles Written Research Undertakings

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY / COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Awards Received Organizational Involvement Activities Organized, Participated and Volunteered Seminars, Trainings & Conventions Attended

XII. Practicalities

The participants are responsible for ensuring that they are in possession of a valid passport (with at least 6-month validity beyond the travel date) and other required travel documents. It is recommended thatthe participants contact their nearest Embassy/Consulate of the Republic of the Philippines or visit their website for further details.

XIII. Exchange Rate The exchange rate is approximately PhP 43.85 to USD 1.00 (as of 15 September 2014). You

may change your money at the exchange counter in the arrival area at the airport banks.

XIV. Insurance and Liability for Loss Participants are responsible to arrange their own travel insurance. The Secretariat is not

responsible for loss of private property (such as luggage, gadgets, wallets etc). For personal medical conditions, please consult your health insurance carrier about international travel and prepare all the necessary documents in the event of an emergency. This should include but not be limited to the exact contact information of your doctors, prescription details, etc.

XV. Organizers, Sponsors, Partners, and Endorsers

The National Association of UNESCO Clubs in the Philippines (NAUCP), Inc. and the Philippine National Commission for UNESCO

with the Climate Change Commission of the Philippines and the Pasay Youth Development Council

Endorsed by:

Sponsors: