I am writing to inform you about the 1st International Summer School
for Young Africans being organized by the Africa Diaspora Youth Forum
(UK) in Nigeria from the 23rd – 30th July 2006. The Summer School would be
held for a week would draw speakers and trainers from all over Africa
and its Diaspora and is being supported by Virgin Nigeria, Africa
Leadership Forum, London Metropolitan University and a lot of other
International Organizations in Africa and its Diaspora.



The Summer School would be focused on building the capacities of Young
Africans in Africa and it’s Diaspora and would be an opportunity for
Empowerment and Capacity Building for Young Africans. The event which
would be held in Nigeria would be declared open by the President of
Nigeria and the Closing Ceremony would be attended by the President of Malawi
and Kenya. We have specially selected and invited seasoned trainers and
speakers from all over Africa and its Diaspora to teach, train and
inspire the over 300 delegates expected at the event.



Our last weeklong Leadership Training for the West African Sub-region
in March 2005 was rated excellence and was supported by the Lagos State
Government, British Council, Africa Leadership Forum, Air France, and
AREF; Nevertheless the 1st International Summer School would be great as
it would not only bring together Young Africans from Africa and it’s
Diaspora for the whole week but would also create a platform for a Strong
Partnership between Africa and its Diaspora.



Some of this years Speakers and Trainers includes and the list are
increasing daily:



Dr. Dapo Oyewole – CEO CAPPS UK www.thinkafrica.org

Richie Dayo Johnson – CEO Richmond Academy UK www.richmondjohnson.com

Dr. Ajayi – Africa Leadership Forum Nigeria www.africaleadership.org

Ambassador Segun Olusola AREF www.aref.org

Dr. Keem Bello Osagie

Gbenga Sesan – Africa Digital Divide www.gbengasesan.com

Lanre Suraj – HEDAGENDA www.hedagenda.org

Dr. Titi Banjoko – Africa Recruit UK www.africarecruit.com

Ndidi Okwonkwo – LEAP Africa www.leapafrica.org

Hafsat Abiola – Kind Nigeria www.kindnigeria.org

Ellen Brogren – Young General Assembly www.youngga.org

Dr. Fola Adeola – UK Commission for Africa www.cfa.org.uk

Dr. Firmino Mucavale – NEPAD www.nepad.org

Dr. Man Joof – ECOWAS www.ecowas.org



Some of the objectives of the Summer School include:



· To create an avenue for Empowerment and Capacity Building for Young
Africans in Africa and its Diaspora.

· To promote Citizenship Education amongst Young Africans

· To create an opportunity for delegates to meet other Young Leaders
from all over Africa to discuss issues relating to Africa’s Development,
Share Ideas, Build their capacities and network with one another

· To establish an avenue for Young Africans in Africa and its Diaspora
to engage in the actualization of the MDG’s and the NEPAD Framework for
Africa’s Development.



Sessions would be focused on themes such as Human Right and Democracy,
Leadership, Good Governance and Accountability, Youth and Leadership in
Africa, Environment and Sustainable Development amongst others.



Skill Training would cover Leadership Skills, Effective Communication
Skills, Presentation Skills, Vocational Skills, Public Speaking Skills,
Project Management, Fundraising Skills, Employability Skills, Conflict
Management, and many more. There would also be IT Training Sessions to
train delegates on How to make effective use of the Internet/Web.



There are many opportunities and ways you could be involved in the
Summer School for Young Africans, either by:



· Attending the Summer School as a delegate

· Making a Presentation at the Summer School either as a Professional
or as a Young Activist with experience (Youth Leader/Trainer)

· Sponsoring a Delegate to attend

· Sponsoring a Session at the Summer School

· Exhibiting at the Summer School and many more



Kindly forward all applications and enquries to
summerschoolafrica@....



A lot of earlier applicants have requested for information regarding
bursaries or fee waiver. The Summer School Secretariat is only able to
give 30% discount to delegates applying from African Countries and the
application of the Discount is on the basis of needs.



As you may be aware, the Tuition Fee of $200 for Early Bird
(Registration before 3rd of July) and $250 Late Registration (Registrations after
3rd of July) covers tuition, 7 nights accommodation in Nigeria, all
meals, local

transportation, field trips, organized activities, a friendly airport
greeting, an International Summer School Diploma and a closing
ceremonies gala evening followed by an end-of-conference private party.



Payment in Africa can be made through Bank Deposit or Bank Transfer.
Payment can be made in the US and Europe through Debit, Credit and Visa
Card. Payment via Paypal is also acceptable from all delegates.



More updated on the Summer School would soon be available on our
website www.youngdiaspora.org soonest.



We look forward to treating your application and having you in Nigeria.



Kind Regards





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Summer School 2006 Secretariat

Africa Diaspora Youth Forum

London United Kingdom

E: summerschoolafrica@...

T: +44-208-331-3887

M: +447930247915, +4477077358189

M: +234-8023272481

W: www.youngdiaspora.org

W: www.summerschool.youngdiaspora.org



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