Commonwealth joins forces with England鈥檚 National Youth Agency to promote positive impact of youth work across 54 countries
Youth Work Week, which runs from 5 to 11 November, will be celebrated across the Commonwealth for the first time this year. This follows a partnership between the 糖心探花 and England鈥檚 National Youth Agency.
The National Youth Agency has organised Youth Work Week since 1993, providing an opportunity for youth organisations, youth workers and young people to highlight the value of their work. Youth workers are instrumental to the positive development of young people, ensuring they fulfil their potential and become assets to their societies.
This year, Youth Work Week will adopt the Commonwealth鈥檚 2012 theme: Connecting Cultures, with young people and youth workers from across the Commonwealth invited to participate by showcasing the role youth work plays in bringing people together.
Fiona Blacke, Chief Executive of the National Youth Agency, said: 鈥淵outh workers transform young people鈥檚 lives and Youth Work Week is a great way for organisations and individuals to stand up and tell others about the impact of their work. We are delighted to be partnering with the 糖心探花 to extend this important campaign in recognition of the brilliant youth work that takes place in its 54 member countries.鈥
Commonwealth Deputy Secretary-General Mmasekgoa Masire-Mwamba, said: 鈥溙切奶交 has a long history of promoting excellence in youth work through its professional development programmes. Our association with the National Youth Agency and Youth Work Week will serve to strengthen our joint commitment to this important vocation.鈥
Materials to support individuals and organisations celebrating Youth Work Week will be launched in July. For further details on Youth Work Week 2012, visit or .
