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: UPF - Russia
Moscow, Russia - A Pageant of Beauty, Character, and Lifestyle took place at the Russian Federation Social University in Moscow on May 18. Among the participants were students of Moscow universities. This contest is unique because the jury takes into consideration not only the external appearance of the contestants but also their character and lifestyle.
- Written by: Christa Kamga and Keldon Alleyne, Youth UPF UK
London, UK - “The Impact of Social Media on Faith Communities” was the theme of a program presented May 1, 2013 in the UK House of Commons by the Youth Interfaith Council.
- Written by: UPF - Russia
Khabarovsk, Russia - Initiated by representatives of UPF, an interactive lesson on "Love and Infatuation" was held for 7th-formers of school №76 of Khabarovsk, on April 27. The theme is interesting for young people; moreover, it is socially significant.
- Written by: UPF - Indonesia
Medan, Indonesia - In March, UPF established a new chapter in Medan, the capital city of North Sumatra Province. The newly established UPF center focuses on youth leadership training programs for students inculcating the values of ‘pure love’ and ‘living for the sake of others’ as well as marriage rededication programs for couples to enhance the quality of love they experience in their marriage.
- Written by: UPF - Austria
Vienna, Austria - "Beyond Fears and Stereotypes" was the theme of a Vienna Youth Forum on March 12. It was inspired by the theme of the Youth Forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilization conference in February on migration, integration, and innovative ways to tell the story of globalization.
- Written by: UPF - Russia
Moscow, Russia - As part of a beauty contest of character and lifestyle, "Mr. and Miss University Pageant," a volunteer project was held at boarding school № 105 on January 24.
- Written by: UPF - Tajikistan
Dushanbe, Tajikistan - A December 15 forum at the National Library on “Creating a New, Active and Creative Elite in Tajikistan” attracted grassroots organizers, Ambassadors for Peace, and leaders of Tajikistan's cultural, scientific, and business communities.
- Written by: Bogdan Pammer, UPF-Austria Youth Committee
Vienna, Austria - In advance of the UN Alliance of Civilizations Youth Forum in Vienna in February 2013, Youth UPF-Austria hosted a panel discussion on "The Role of the Media in a Pluralistic World" on Dec. 11, 2012.
- Written by: UPF - Russia
Moscow, Russia - On International Volunteer Day, Dec. 5, 2012, an online roundtable brought together volunteer organizers from Russia, Austria and Israel to discuss future joint projects.
- Written by: UPF - Italy
Milan, Italy - The first Interreligious Lunch organized by the Interfaith Youth Council of Italy took place at the UPF office in Milan Nov. 27, 2012. The event brought together believers of three different traditions and eight countries.
- Written by: Bogdan Pammer, UPF-Austria Youth Committee
Vienna, Austria - In advance of the February 2013 UN Alliance of Civilizations Youth Forum in Vienna, the UPF-Austria Youth Committee organized a forum on religious pluralism on Nov. 20, 2012.
- Written by: UPF - Estonia
Kose, Estonia - A presentation about the UN International Day of Tolerance took place on November 16 in Kose, a small town about 40 km from Tallinn. One of the English language teachers invited UPF representatives to participate as partners on the occasion, and most of the pupils from the 10th through the 12th grades assembled in the gymnasium for the program. Including and students, more 80 people participated.