Keep Hope Alive: Support Youth Agri-Camp & Leadership Summit 2016
****Youth Agri-Camp & Leadership Summit 2016**
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Date: September 8-11, 2016
Venue: Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) 4H Camp -Bgy. Labonan, Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro Philippines
- Fill out the form here: https://goo.gl/forms/IfToM7NwhsEBAV0n1
- You should receive an e-mail confirming you are a delegate, along with program, schedule of activities and other instructions (transportation, consent, things to bring etc). Please take note that travel and transportation expenses to and from the venue, will be at the personal expense of the delegate.
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About The Program:
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**EMPOWER 2.0: Youth Agri-Camp & Leadership Summit 2016**** is a four (4) day-long event that serves as a forum and avenue for young leaders to discuss solutions for current social issues and sustainable agriculture that will help address the needs of a growing population.
EMPOWER 2.0 aims to encourage young people to be responsible leaders and think more deeply about sustainable agriculture, food supply and the role of science in this context. This is also a celebration of the leadership potential and abilities of the youth. Its main objective is to engage and inspire the youth to take their stand and make their move. It will create a space for young people to share their ideas about the future.
This event will be participated by 350 international youth delegates, community based youth leaders, young farmers, young agriculture enthusiasts, young professionals, IPs, out-of-school youths, members of Task Force on Youth Development, student/campus leaders and other sectoral youth representatives (15-30 years old) who have shown an interest in leadership and agriculture. We believe there is a need for young leaders to be engaged in finding sustainable agricultural solutions to the growing global need for safe, nutritious food.
Participants will receive hands-on training through field labs, lectures, dialogues, workshops and field activities. Participants will gain awareness and understanding of safeguarding and restoring our valuable resources. Field tours and outdoor activities will be offered during the camp at a designated locations, demo farms and rice fields.
This is a unique event which brings together talented young minds to explore and discuss solutions on declining agricultural interest among young people, agricultural outputs and food challenges. Let's make farming smart, cool & sexy!
Activities include: AGRIPRENEURSHIP workshop, lectures and discussions on AGRITOURISM, FOOD SECURITY & ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT, PEACE & DEVELOPMENT, ADVOCACY DEVELOPMENT, TOUR & SYMPOSIUM, LEADERSHIP & ADVOCACY Workshop, Hands-on training on BASIC SCHOOL / BACKYARD GARDENING & RICE PRODUCTION, POULTRY & SWINE PRODUCTION, AQUACULTURE & ORGANIC FARMING, FARMY (Farm + Youth) & AgriCool Team Building Activities, Socials & Night events, YOUTH CONGRESS (Dialogue with leaders, scientists and stakeholders).
Speakers : Rachel de Villa (Cropital / US Embassy), Francis Neil Quijano (Agritektura / Aquatektura), Rafael Seno (AGREA), Lord Arnel Ruanto (Kaya Natin/ NMYL), Jose Cielos (NYC), Commissioner Perci Cendana (NYC) & many more!
IMPORTANT: A registration fee of Php1,500.00 (inclusive of accommodation, foods and snacks, camp kit, farmer’s kit, camp T-shirt and other incidental expenses) is required with the submission of your application.
For any concerns, contact:
Shernan F. Gamol
Organizing Committee
+63 9494743512