Invitation of nominations for “World Youth Leaders Forum 2012”

On behalf of the Organizing Committee of the captioned Forum, we cordially invite your esteemed university to nominate two undergraduate students in the second year or above of their study from any discipline to take part in the Forum in 2012, which will be held from 11 to 13 July 2012 in Shaw College for nearly 80 participants.

 In 2012, we shall hold the Forum for the second year with the following objectives:

(i)              To provide a platform to university students worldwide to exchange views on topics with regional or global interest;

(ii)            To promote cross-cultural exposure and friendship;

(iii)          To foster social responsibility and concerns on regional or global issues; and

(iv)          To nurture a sense of global inter-dependence.

The theme in 2012 is ‘Towards a World without Poverty and Inequality’. The pervading problems of poverty and inequality afflict many parts and countries of the world. Such problems might have economic, social and cultural ramifications which students will be challenged to understand and analyze. We are eager to listen to original and creative ideas from young leaders across the continents on the theme and its related issues.

 Suggested criteria for nomination are as follows:

(i)                        Outstanding academic performance with vision and leadership potential;

(ii)                      Interested in global and local issues, and eager to consider solutions;

(iii)                    Respectful and appreciative of others’ values and beliefs.

As a token of encouragement, students who are accepted for participation will be provided with free meals and on-campus standard accommodation during the Forum period. Out-of-Hong Kong participants will be entitled for a subsidy of airfare/ transportation [Please refer to the Forum website].

Kindly note the following important dates and procedures for nomination:

* From December 2011 to July 2012, Shaw College will contact the accepted / rejected nominees directly.

 Please refer to the website of the Forum http://www5.cuhk.edu.hk/wylf  for further information.

The Forum 2011 was a success and served as a precious opportunity for almost 70 young leaders around the world to have fruitful academic and cultural exchange. Your support is crucial for us to further benefit more participants. We sincerely look forward to welcoming world youth leaders from your esteemed university to Shaw College in 2012!