1 Degree Asia

1 Degree Asia is the first ever youth festival in Asia where young leaders from across Asia will gather to share in a leadership education experience, develop joint initiatives across boundaries, and celebrate the diverse cultures of Asia. It is scheduled to be held from July 25–29, 2006 in Singapore.

The issues at the festival will be driven by the youth’s interest in global concerns with the corresponding local expressions and applications. The primary focus will be on common challenges such as:
1. Poverty
2. Corruption
3. Environment
4. Trafficking
5. Peace and Security
6. Applications of new technology and new media.

PARTICIPANT PROFILE
• Young women and men from South, East and Southeast Asia
• Ages 16–25 - Participants, 26-35 - Mentors
• Leaders, change agents, and innovators representing diverse fields:community development, social services, arts, media, entertainment,technology, enterprise, business
• Youth with support and co-investment from their community: schools,organizations, companies, local government
• Youth with an idea or project they believe will make a positive change
• Youth wanting to develop their idea or project with like-mindedindividuals
• Those willing to take their learning home and share with their localcommunities.

Application forms are available for download at the website. A limited number of scholarships are available.For further enquiries and registration please contact Jared Tham jared@onedegreeasia.org