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Chin Youth Forum
Background and Origin

A number of youths who are actively participating in different sectors such as political, economic and social activities can be seen working separately in different regions of the country. However, network among these youths and cooperation is not widespread enough to solve the problems that youths today are encountering. Consequently, it has become a necessity to have unity among youths and effective policies concerning the youth. Accordingly, Myanmar Youth Forum, which is aimed at promoting understanding among youths and revealing the voice of the Youth is going to be conducted. This is to be conducted through the cooperation of youths from MY Forum and those who attended the ASEAN Youth Forum, together with those who have interest in it, youth groups and those groups operating for the youth. The first meeting on “Myanmar Youth Forum (MYF)” was held on 18.8.2012 and “aim” for the forum was discussed. Also, MYF working group was formed from that meeting.

Plan

Myanmar Youth Forum is intended to represent youths and so youth voice from the whole country, perceptions and visions concerning youths are to be gathered collectively. To do so, the voices from different states and regions that emerge from Regional Youth Forums are supposed to be submitted to “the Drafting committee” form MYF working group. Those voices from different regions would be compiled and drafted by the committee. The draft will be discussed at the Myanmar Youth Forum by representatives from different states and regions. A common agreement will then be developed from the discussion. The final agreement will be submitted to the President, the ministries concerned and Members of Parliament. Presenting the problems that youths are facing, giving recommendation on actions from the government and revealing commitments from the youth side, we will attempt to develop youth policies. It is vital that the true voice of the Chin Youth is presented at Myanmar Youth Forum. Accordingly, for the Chin youth to meet, discuss and find solutions to different issues, it is a necessity to conduct "Chin Youth Forum (CYF)".

As the first step to conducting Chin Youth Forum, fifteen active youths from different social groups, political organizations and media initiated the process by holding a meeting on September 23,2012. On September 30,2012, the second meeting was held and “working group” was formed. The working committee include:
 * 1) Networking and Media
 * 2) Fundraising and Finance
 * 3) Program and Logistic

At the third meeting, “ venue” for CYFs was confirmed. The places are : (1)	Kalaymyo ( for youths from Northern Chin State) (2)	Pakokku ( for youths from Southern Chin State) (3)	 Pyay (Asho Chin youths and Chin youths from lower Myanmar) Chin Youth Statements from the above regional forums are to be finalized before MYF. The above venues are chosen in balance with our time, financial and venue constraints. In coming years, it is hoped that Chin Youth Conventions could be held at the national level to discuss Chin youth affairs.

What will discussed at regional youth forums ?

Issues are to be discussed based on three main areas: (1) the problems and challenges that youths are facing,(2) demands on the government concerning solving those problems and challenges and (3) commitments from the youth side. In presenting the needs, problems and difficulties of the Youth, they can be classified based on the following sectors. Sectors apart from these ones can also be supplemented depending on the needs of different regions. Problems, challenges, demands and commitments have to be presented for each of the following sectors:
 * 1) Education
 * 2) Employment
 * 3) Health, Sports and Morality
 * 4) Environment and Sustainable Development
 * 5) Drugs
 * 6) Gender
 * 7) Youth and Participation
 * 8) Information, Communication and Technology
 * 9) Peace
 * 10) Culture and Arts
 * 11) Youth and Entrepreneurship
 * 12) Youth and Democracy, Human Rights'''

Future Plan

It is intended to demand the long term rights and privileges of the Chin Youth by presenting Chin Youth Statements to the local government and also up to the Union government together with Myanmar Youth Forum. The participation of Chin youths in the above process is necessary so that we can build a network that can truly represent the Chin Youth.  Our Stance

Through Chin Youth Forum, different races of Chin are to come together under a unique identity of “Chin.” Then, through unity and efforts, the history of the Chin people is to be shaped by Chin youths. Only through the participation of Chin youths, it would be successful in discussing and handling Chin affairs effectively. Accordingly, your participation is cordially needed and requested.

Social Media

www.facebook.com/chinyouthforum

Email

CYF's emai was hacked on December 8 of 2012 and this is the second time. They used the same IP address like the first time. Working Group was decided for not longer to use with the old one. Media Team was create a new one. That is "chinyouthforum.wg@gmail.com".

Contact of Chin Youth Forum Working Group

1.	Salai David Van Bawi Mang@ Salai David   - 09-420101913 2.    Salai Hang Kim Khan Mang@ John            - 09-73219091 3.	Mai Democracy                                   - 09-43114757 4.	Mai Emily Hsu Pyae Phyo                       - 09-73108435 5.	Salai Ye Pi Kyin                                    - 09-450014687 6.	Salai Than Naing Oo@ Joseph	                - 09400311278