Commonwealth Secretary-General launches redesigned website for Commonwealth Youth Networks

Commonwealth Secretary General Patricia Scotland Casey launched YourCommonwealth.org, a new website that encourages young leaders to collaborate, promote their creativity and initiative, and take action on youth development.

In addition to a more modern look, the website It continues to provide a dedicated space for young Commonwealth journalists and now has microsites dedicated to 13 Commonwealth youth networks.

The Secretary General who launched the new website at the Commonwealth Youth Network Conference in London:

“This initiative is another example of our commitment to our young leaders and the 1.5 billion young people they represent. This site provides additional tools to share their ideas and solutions to some of the most challenging development issues. They can combine their skills, creativity and motivation to achieve their goals.”

she added.

“This launch is part of the Commonwealth Youth Programme’s 50th anniversary celebrations. The website will play a vital role in promoting the landmark Year of Youth launched by the 56 Heads of Government last year. Heart, recognizing the power of our youth, empowering and engaging our youth in all our development work. It recognizes that we cannot achieve our Sustainable Development Goals if we do not prioritize it.

The new site is a long overdue update YourCommonwealth.org Website – A platform for young Commonwealth correspondents over 70, practicing commentators and journalists. To strengthen the talent pool, the Commonwealth Secretariat is inviting young people aged 15-29 to apply to become Commonwealth Youth Correspondents.

In the year In 2012, the website was named ‘Translator of the Year’ at the Nexus Commonwealth Awards. Head of Social Policy Lane Robinson co-ordinated the website in collaboration with Commonwealth Youth and Communications and Youth Department staff.

“The vision was to give young people from all Commonwealth countries an opportunity to share their views on events and challenges facing them in their country and internationally. And programmes,” said Mr Robinson.

The Commonwealth’s senior communications and engagement officer, Natricia Duncan, who worked with youth leaders across the network to manage the revamp, said the aim was to create a multimedia collaborative space. She said:

Although each of our thirteen networks is dedicated to different issues, such as health, education, disability and climate change, collaboration between them is critical to the success of their campaigns and initiatives. We therefore focused the reform on creating and hosting architecture. It provides a platform for users to synchronize and create additional multimedia and creative content and networks.

Commonwealth Correspondents’ Co-ordinator Chimaobi Omeye said the amendment would enhance an already powerful forum.

“We engage thousands of young people with thought-provoking articles, and the tools available from this site will enable us to multiply this number and extend our reach. This is an opportunity for youth networks across the Commonwealth to further engage with our reporters. To share their voices, ideas and hopes.”

The website’s new editor, Clare Keizer, added:

“We are really excited about this new platform because it is an important part of our strategy to develop the skills of our reporters, raise the profile of our networks and grow their membership. We will work to ensure that every young person in the Commonwealth is aware of this amazing resource and the opportunities it brings.”

Visit the new Commonwealth Youth Network website over here And learn more about our work. There is also information about joining or working with our networks.

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