Youth UPF
UPF offers young people the opportunity to develop their capacity as leaders and peacebuilders and work together for the greater good, alongside people of many nations, cultures and religions. Student clubs and other programs empower youth to create positive change in their communities, nations and world. For information about Youth UPF activities in Europe, click here.
- Written by: Robin Marsh, secretary general, UPF United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom—Future leaders were invited to describe their exemplary acts of service.
- Written by: Yannick Kasongo, Secretary General, IAYSP Congo-Brazzaville
Africa—The IAYSP Africa Region held the Regional Assembly of Young Africans online and in person to commemorate International Youth Day.
- Written by: Dr. Andrei Eșanu, secretary general, UPF-Moldova
Chisinau, Moldova—Moldovan youth asked questions of the youngest members of Parliament in a series of online events.
- Written by: Christian Klotz, UPF-UK
London, United Kingdom—Young achievers asked questions of members of Parliament in an online event held during UK Parliament Week.
- Written by: Mykhailo Ilin, secretary general, UPF-Ukraine
Kyiv, Ukraine—UPF has held three online meetings with Peace School organizers about future activities.
- Written by: Margaret Ali, UPF-UK, with contributions from Segal Mohamed and Subok Klotz
London, United Kingdom—Twenty young men and women received the UPF Youth Achievement Award for outstanding efforts in service and volunteering.
- Written by: Bilbil Zharri, UPF-Albania
Ersekë, Albania—High-school students once again took part in an essay competition based on the autobiography of the UPF founder.
- Written by: Bilbil Zharri, UPF-Albania
Vlorë, Albania—High school students participated in an essay competition, organized by UPF, which was inspired by the UPF founder.
- Written by: UPF-Ukraine
Kyiv, Ukraine—Seventy-three pupils at a recent etiquette workshop learned the rules for making a good first impression.
- Written by: David Stout and Margaret Ali, UPF-United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom—Fourteen young achievers received the 2018 UPF Youth Achievement Award in a ceremony in the Houses of Parliament.
- Written by: UPF-Luxembourg
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg—On July 16, 2017, a “Peace Road 2017” event was held in Luxembourg, to support the call for the United Nations to establish a fifth office on the Korean peninsula.
- Written by: Elisabeth Cook, UPF-Austria
Vienna, Austria—“Walls or Bridges? Populism, Integration and the Future of Europe” was the title of a panel discussion organized by the Youth Committee of UPF-Austria.