This year we have accepted 20 participants, from 11 countries. One participant, Irvine Muzuva from Zimbabwe has yet to arrive due to Visa logistics, but we are expecting him in the next few weeks. We look forward to welcoming him when he arrives. The opening ceremony took place on Sunday, September 15th. The newly inaugurated participants walked down the traditional …
Financial Situation
Last spring, in an effort to meet YIP’s financial needs, we launched the YIP Friends Campaign. The idea was that YIP would become Community Supported Education, much as organic and biodynamic farmers use Community Supported Agriculture. You, the YIP network, donated SEK 403,193 and your generosity helped make YIP6 possible. We are so appreciative of your support! The amount raised during the …
YIP Fee Increase
The start of a new year is an exciting time at YIP. This year we are filled with excitement and anticipation as we open the application process for the 6th group of YIP Participants, YIP6! For those who have been involved with YIP from the beginning, its success is a sign that our initial intention, what seemed like the wildest …
Happy Holidays!
As our participants are flying away to family and friends, or staying in cold winter wonderland Järna, we are taking a break and will be back in 2013! We thank you for your continues support, encouragement and inspiration. 2012 has been a wonderful year full of transition & transformation and we hope 2013 will bring us strength, resilience and happiness, …
YIP is helping to Save Our Soils
YIP is partner in the Save Our Soils Campaign! Just like previous years, YIP is partnering with Nature & More from the Netherlands for the Initiative Forum 2013. Each year we give them something in return for their generous sponsoring with Organic Fruit & Vegetables. Last year we helped with the Bees Love Organic campaign, and this year we will be focussing on Saving Our …
YIP Friends Campaign: 10.000 SEK!
Just a few weeks after launching our friends campaign, we are already passing the 10.000 SEK mark! 50% of the commitment to make YIP possible comes from our Participants and Alumni themselves, who believe in what we do. Are you helping us get passed 20.000?
Initiative Forum 2013
WE SEE a world where people strive towards positive global change, in areas ranging from community building to social justice to environmental sustainability to economic renewal. These changemakers are able to imagine a better world by perceiving things anew. They are able to truly see, without judgement or prejudice. It is this kind of seeing that brings wisdom, and allows for …
A New YIP Website
We have been working hard for weeks to release a new version of the YIP Website, and here it is! It might not look verry different for you, but everything behind the scenes has changed. We have setup systems that makes managing YIP’s online and offline presence a lot easier. We are very happy with the new setup, but since …
Make a Buzz about the Bees
Make a Buzz about the Bees Bees are having a hard time lately; they’re dying in droves. YIP and Initiative Forum are collaborating with Nature & More to help the bees! Nature & More sponsored all of the organic fruit and most vegetables at Initiative Forum, and provides us with organic flower seeds. Now we ask for your help in …
Recommendations to Rio+20 from YIP4 Participants
Recommendations to Rio+20 from YIP4 Participants Memorandum to the organising committee of the Rio+20 conference, June 2012, from the Participants of the International Youth Initiative Program in Järna, Sweden Memorandum to the organising committee of the Rio +20 conference, June 2012, from the Participants of the International Youth Initiative Program in Sweden Introduction The International Youth Initiative Program (YIP) is …