The World Assembly of Youth (WAY) is pleased to extend an invitation for you to participate in the celebration of the International Youth Day. The International Youth Day (IYD) is an annual opportunity that recognizes the youth and celebrates their achievements and pushes for their participation in all areas of society.

The selected theme for this year is ‘Youth and Climate Change: Time for Action’ in recognition of the fact that climate change has devastated communities and deepen the effects of poverty and hunger worldwide.

WAY would like to actively engage youth and young leaders in areas of preparedness, risk reduction, adaptation and mitigation. Youth and young leader are requested to come with presentations relevant to the theme; they can be in the form of slides, skits, songs, dances, dramas, etc.

Details of the International Youth Day (IYD) celebration are as follows:

Date: Saturday 16 August 2008
Venue: WAY Headquarter, Ayer Keroh, Melaka
Time: 1000hrs to 1700hrs
RSVP Tel: +606-2322711 or +606-2321871
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The IYD will be officially opened by the Chief Minister of Melaka, also president of the World Assembly of Youth, Rt. Hon. Datuk Seri Mohd Ali bin Mohd Rustam.

We look forward to your support and participation!

Yours sincerely,

Ediola Pashollari
Acting Secretary General
World Assembly of Youth - WAY