Nevis Youth Council
Date of Establishment: November, 1972
Type of Organization: NGO
Affiliation
Local: Dept of Community Affairs
Regional: CFY, CYEN
International: WAY
Decision Making Structure
Executive - President, Vice President, Secretary, Asst Sec/Treasurer,
Treasurer, PRO.
Objectives
- To promote and foster interpersonal/intergroup relationship and development;
- To provide opportunities for leadership training;
- Assist in holistic development of Island and Islands’ Youth;
- To represent youth at local, regional and international levels;
- Mobilize youth to identify and solve problems in communities.
Programming Areas
- : Leadership training,
- technical assistance,
- net- working,
- representation.
Main Activities
- Leadership training workshops;
- Youth Month celebrations (April) in collaboration with Department of
Community Affairs.
Major Achievements
- Hosted regional training sessions;
- Youth Minister is an NYC President;
- represented youth in workshops in region;
Membership: 7
Source of Funding
Fund raising activities; small technical assistance donations.
Knowledge of and Relation with CFY: Is a founding member of CFY; has
attended all but one CFY Congress; Frequent dialogue.
Contact Information
Chesley Davis, President
c/o Department of Culture Post Office Building
Charlestown
Nevis, W.I
Tel: 809-468-5521 Ext2120(w); 809-469-1732(h)
Fax: 809-469-1207
Working Language: English