The International Award Forum 2009
December 31st, 2009
Contributed by: Chee Ka Mung, NYAA GAHA 2004
The International Award Forum is a triennial event by the International Award Association (IAA) in which all National Award Authorities (NAA) are invited. The 10th Award Forum, themed ‘Fit For the Future’ was hosted by the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in Australia at Sydney in October 28 October to 1 November 2009. Coinciding with the 21st anniversary of the establishment of the IAA, 21 young people from all over the world were invited to be part of the forum, a first time at the Forum. Myself, as the youth International Council (IC) representative for the Asia Pacific region and Elisha Teo were privileged to be part of the ‘21-ers’.
The forum was attended by more than 200 delegates from 49 countries, including HRH Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex. Over 5 days, the International Council trustees, World Fellows, National Award Chairmen and Directors, 21 young people and staff came together to examine how we make the award ‘fit for the future’. A series of workshops and keynote sessions focused on three key areas: Young People Today - Communicating and Engaging, Growing through Connecting and Enabling Future Growth were held. This cumulated with the signing of the Sydney declaration-‘Owning Our Future’ by delegates to reaffirm the commitment undertaken at the Forum.
Entry Filed under: Forums, Global Connect
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