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The '''Youth Time International Movement''' is an international [[NGO]] based in [[Prague]], Czech Republic. It was founded in 2010 by Julia Kinash to foster collaboration between young people to create social change.<ref name="lefigaro1">Lachèvre, Cyrille (20 April 2012). [http://www.lefigaro.fr/conjoncture/2012/04/17/20002-20120417ARTFIG00704-pour-les-jeunes-des-brics-le-monde-bipolaire-est-fini.php "Pour les jeunes des Brics, 'le monde bipolaire est fini'"]. ''[[Le Figaro]]''. Retrieved 25 February 2016 {{fr}}.</ref><ref name=Echo24/>
The '''Youth Time International Movement''' is an international [[NGO]] based in [[Prague]], the Czech Republic. It was founded in 2010 to foster collaboration among young people to create social change and find solutions to common problems. <ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.focus.de/politik/diverses/soziales-start-ups-und-social-entrepreneurs-aus-der-ganzen-welt-in-hamburg-foto_id_4769950.html|title=Start-ups und Social Entrepreneurs aus der ganzen Welt in Hamburg (FOTO)|last=Online|first=FOCUS|website=FOCUS Online|access-date=2016-04-12}}</ref>


== History ==
Since 2010 it has co-hosted youth conferences in various countries in collaboration with, and funded by, the World Public Forum, which was founded and run by [[Vladimir Yakunin]], former president of [[Russian Railways]] and at the time close to [[Vladimir Putin]].<ref name="lefigaro1"/><ref>Simmons, Jo (15 October 2014). [http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/jo-simmons/russia-europe-politics_b_5983926.html "Moving Beyond the 'Tug of War' Between Russia and Europe"]. The Huffington Post UK. Retrieved 25 February 2016.</ref> The conferences are a form of [[public diplomacy]] that bring together young activists, entrepreneurs, and other young people to work toward a [[Polarity_(international_relations)#Multipolarity|mulitpolar]] future, an approach described by [[Sam Pitroda]], one of the speakers at Youth Time's 2012 India Youth Forum, as more in tune with the needs of developing nations.<ref name="lefigaro1"/><ref name=UP>Rutkoski, Lena (11 June 2014). [http://universitypost.dk/article/young-people-primed-about-russia-west-information-wars-conference Young people primed about Russia-West information wars at conference]. ''University Post'', [[University of Copenhagen]]. Retrieved 25 February 2016.</ref>
The idea of creating Youth Time originated with participants in the youth section of the World Public Forum "Dialogue of Civilizations".<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=http://www.lefigaro.fr/conjoncture/2012/04/17/20002-20120417ARTFIG00704-pour-les-jeunes-des-brics-le-monde-bipolaire-est-fini.php|title=Pour les jeunes des Brics, «le monde bipolaire est fini»|last=lefigaro.fr|website=Le Figaro|access-date=2016-04-12}}</ref> The organizers formed an initiative group and elected Julia Kinash as the president of the Movement.  


Youth Time conferences are a form of [[public diplomacy]] that bring together young activists, entrepreneurs, and other young people to work toward a multi-polar future, an approach described by [[Sam Pitroda]], one of the speakers at Youth Time's 2012 India Youth Forum, as particularly in tune with the needs of developing nations.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://worldprwire.typepad.com/blog/2012/03/india-youth-forum-hosts-conference-on-country-and-society-ideals.html|title=India Youth Forum Hosts Conference On 'Country And Society Ideals'|website=World PRwire's blog|access-date=2016-04-12}}</ref>
In addition to its conferences, Youth Time has organized annual 5-day summer schools, held in a different country each year since 2011. The 30 attendees between the ages of 18 and 35 are selected from a pool of applicants—primarily from non-Western countries—who most convincingly demonstrated their commitment to social causes and social change in their applications.<ref>Rahr, Benjamin (29 July 2015). [http://www.intellinews.com/comment-youth-time-looks-to-make-emerging-voices-heard-500446988/?archive=bne "Youth Time looks to make emerging voices heard"]. BNE IntelliNews.</ref> The organization also funds the travel expenses and accommodation of selected journalists between the ages of 18 and 35 to attend and subsequently cover their summer schools and conferences.<ref name=UP />


Youth Time has been funded by, and has worked in partnership with, organizations such as the World Public Forum, Siemens, Alstom, IES Consulting, and the ESEI International Business School. <ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://universitypost.dk/article/young-people-primed-about-russia-west-information-wars-conference|title=Young people primed about Russia-West information wars at conference|website=Universitetsavisen|access-date=2016-04-12}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.youthpress.org/youthtimeglobal-forum-a-real-chance-to-get-your-project-funded/|title=European Youth Press – YouthTime Global Forum – a real chance to get your project funded|website=www.youthpress.org|access-date=2016-04-12}}</ref>
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The organization publishes a bi-monthly in English and Russian; the magazine states that it has a circulation of 28,000 with 65% of its subscribers based in Russia, 20% in Germany, and 15% in the Czech Republic.<ref name=Echo24/><ref>''Youth Time''. [http://www.youth-time.eu/magazine Distribution]. Retrieved 25 February 2016.</ref>


== Youth Time Summer School ==
According to ''Echo24'', Youth Time's conferences and magazine have featured people with pro-Russian viewpoints and who criticize the [[International sanctions during the Ukrainian crisis|economic sanctions on Russia]], such as the Czech President [[Miloš Zeman]]. The magazine has also featured [[Alexander Karelin]], the former Greco-Roman wrestler and a [[United Russia]] party member of the [[State Duma|Russian State Duma]].<ref name=Echo24>{{cite web|url=http://echo24.cz/a/waX4R/kdo-siri-v-praze-ruskou-propagandu-ruska-blizka-zemanovi-a-kremlu|title=Kdo šíří v Praze ruskou propagandu? Ruska blízká Zemanovi a Kremlu|date=9 March 2015|publisher=Echo24|language=Czech|accessdate=16 March 2015}}</ref>
Since 2011, the Youth Time International Movement has organized an annual ‘Youth Time Summer School’. Every year the event happens in a different country and brings together 50 young participants from around the globe. <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://one-europe.info/youth-time-summer-school|title=Youth Time Summer School 2015: Brilliant and Engaged People Everywhere|website=OneEurope|access-date=2016-04-12}}</ref>

In order to take part in the Summer School, applicants have to go through a selection process. Commitment to social causes and social change are among the main selection criteria. <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.intellinews.com/comment-youth-time-looks-to-make-emerging-voices-heard-500446988/?source=russia&archive=bne|title=bne IntelliNews - COMMENT: Youth Time looks to make emerging voices heard|website=www.intellinews.com|access-date=2016-04-12}}</ref>

The purpose of the event is to let participants develop a certain set of skills which they can use when they go back to their local communities to propel change. The program embraces various formats, such as: taking part in workshops, learning in master classes, analyzing case studies, and meeting other ambitious young people.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.youthpress.org/youthtime-get-introduced-to-a-new-wave-of-youth-activism/|title=European Youth Press – YouthTime: Get introduced to a new wave of youth activism!|website=www.youthpress.org|access-date=2016-04-12}}</ref><ref name=":0" />

== The Youth Time Global Forum ==
The Youth Time Global Forum, formerly known as the Rhodes Youth Forum, is the main annual event organized by the Youth Time International Movement.

The Global Forum is an event where socio-economic matters are put at the heart of the discussion, and action plans are presented by young entrepreneurs to solve the matters at hand. <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.diplocat.cat/en/activities/awareness/867-more-than-one-hundred-young-people-from-around-the-world-debate-on-education-and-entrepreneurship-in-barcelona|title=DIPLOCAT - More than one hundred young people from around the world debate on education and entrepreneurship in Barcelona|last=Pública|first=Consell de Diplomàcia|website=www.diplocat.cat|access-date=2016-04-12}}</ref>

The event brings together about 100 young social activists from around the world, who under the supervision of a panel of experts and guests are led in wide-ranging discussions of issues which are of particular relevance to global youth.

Projects are presented, and the most promising win financial support for their realization. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/notes/polaris-station/enganging-young-people-worldwide-through-an-impactful-forum-youth-time-global-fo/778774128917211|title=Enganging Young People Worldwide through an Impactful Forum: Youth Time Global Forum 2015|website=www.facebook.com|access-date=2016-04-12}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://blogemis.com/2015/11/10/healthcare-initiative-brings-hope-to-nepal/|title=Healthcare Initiative Brings Hope to Nepal|last=BlogEMIS|access-date=2016-04-12}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/advisor/millennials-chance-031046100.html|title=Ideas and Advice for Small Businesses {{!}} Small Business Advisor|website=Small Business|access-date=2016-04-12}}</ref>

== Media activities ==
The organization sponsors two media projects: a print magazine called ''Youth Time'' and an online media platform by the same name. The print magazine was established in October 2010 and online in 2015. It has Czech, English, and Russian versions. <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.youthpress.org/youthtime-get-introduced-to-a-new-wave-of-youth-activism/|title=European Youth Press – YouthTime: Get introduced to a new wave of youth activism!|website=www.youthpress.org|access-date=2016-04-12}}</ref>   

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The magazine states that it has a circulation of 28,000 with 65% of its subscribers based in Russia, 20% in Germany, and 15% in the Czech Republic.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.youth-time.eu/about|title=Youth Time magazine - About|website=www.youth-time.eu|access-date=2016-04-12}}</ref>

== Reception and criticism ==
The organization and its activities are covered by the media. It has been featured in ''The Huffington Post Blog''<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/jo-simmons/russia-europe-politics_b_5983926.html|title=Moving Beyond the 'Tug of War' Between Russia and Europe|website=The Huffington Post UK|language=en-GB|access-date=2016-04-12}}</ref>, ''West Sussex County Times''<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.wscountytimes.co.uk/news/your-news/young-start-up-talent-founders-invited-to-rhodes-conference-1-6285568|title=Young Start-up Talent founders invited to Rhodes conference|website=www.wscountytimes.co.uk|access-date=2016-04-12}}</ref>, ''The University Post''<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://universitypost.dk/article/young-people-primed-about-russia-west-information-wars-conference|title=Young people primed about Russia-West information wars at conference|website=Universitetsavisen|access-date=2016-04-12}}</ref>, ''Echo24''<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://echo24.cz/a/waX4R/kdo-siri-v-praze-ruskou-propagandu-ruska-blizka-zemanovi-a-kremlu|title=Kdo šíří v Praze ruskou propagandu? Ruska blízká Zemanovi a Kremlu - Echo24.cz|last=Echo24|website=echo24.cz|language=cs-CZ|access-date=2016-04-12}}</ref>, and ''One Europe''<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://one-europe.info/youth-time-summer-school|title=Youth Time Summer School 2015: Brilliant and Engaged People Everywhere|website=OneEurope|access-date=2016-04-12}}</ref>.    


== References ==
== References ==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.youth-time.org/ Official site]
* [http://www.youth-time.org/ Official site]
* [http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/jo-simmons/russia-europe-politics_b_5983926.html Moving Beyond the 'Tug of War' Between Russia and Europe - The Huffington Post Blog]
* [http://www.wscountytimes.co.uk/news/your-news/young-start-up-talent-founders-invited-to-rhodes-conference-1-6285568 Young Start-up Talent founders invited to Rhodes conference - ''West Sussex County Times'']
* [http://universitypost.dk/article/young-people-primed-about-russia-west-information-wars-conference Young people primed about Russia-West information wars at conference - The University Post]
* [http://echo24.cz/a/waX4R/kdo-siri-v-praze-ruskou-propagandu-ruska-blizka-zemanovi-a-kremlu Kdo šíří v Praze ruskou propagandu? Ruska blízká Zemanovi a Kremlu - Echo24]
* [http://one-europe.info/youth-time-summer-school Youth Time Summer School 2015: Brilliant and Engaged People Everywhere - One Europe]


[[Category:Organizations based in Prague]]
[[Category:Organizations based in Prague]]

Revision as of 07:40, 12 April 2016

Youth Time International Movement
Formation11 December 2010 (2010-12-11)
FounderJulia Kinash
TypeNon-governmental organization
HeadquartersPrague, Czech Republic
Region
International
President
Julia Kinash
Main organ
Youth Time
Websiteyouth-time.org

The Youth Time International Movement is an international NGO based in Prague, the Czech Republic. It was founded in 2010 to foster collaboration among young people to create social change and find solutions to common problems. [1]

History

The idea of creating Youth Time originated with participants in the youth section of the World Public Forum "Dialogue of Civilizations".[2] The organizers formed an initiative group and elected Julia Kinash as the president of the Movement.  

Youth Time conferences are a form of public diplomacy that bring together young activists, entrepreneurs, and other young people to work toward a multi-polar future, an approach described by Sam Pitroda, one of the speakers at Youth Time's 2012 India Youth Forum, as particularly in tune with the needs of developing nations.[3]

Youth Time has been funded by, and has worked in partnership with, organizations such as the World Public Forum, Siemens, Alstom, IES Consulting, and the ESEI International Business School. [2][4][5]

Youth Time Summer School

Since 2011, the Youth Time International Movement has organized an annual ‘Youth Time Summer School’. Every year the event happens in a different country and brings together 50 young participants from around the globe. [6]

In order to take part in the Summer School, applicants have to go through a selection process. Commitment to social causes and social change are among the main selection criteria. [7]

The purpose of the event is to let participants develop a certain set of skills which they can use when they go back to their local communities to propel change. The program embraces various formats, such as: taking part in workshops, learning in master classes, analyzing case studies, and meeting other ambitious young people.[8][1]

The Youth Time Global Forum

The Youth Time Global Forum, formerly known as the Rhodes Youth Forum, is the main annual event organized by the Youth Time International Movement.

The Global Forum is an event where socio-economic matters are put at the heart of the discussion, and action plans are presented by young entrepreneurs to solve the matters at hand. [9]

The event brings together about 100 young social activists from around the world, who under the supervision of a panel of experts and guests are led in wide-ranging discussions of issues which are of particular relevance to global youth.

Projects are presented, and the most promising win financial support for their realization. [10][11][12]

Media activities

The organization sponsors two media projects: a print magazine called Youth Time and an online media platform by the same name. The print magazine was established in October 2010 and online in 2015. It has Czech, English, and Russian versions. [13]   

The magazine states that it has a circulation of 28,000 with 65% of its subscribers based in Russia, 20% in Germany, and 15% in the Czech Republic.[14]

Reception and criticism

The organization and its activities are covered by the media. It has been featured in The Huffington Post Blog[15], West Sussex County Times[16], The University Post[17], Echo24[18], and One Europe[19].    

References

  1. ^ a b Online, FOCUS. "Start-ups und Social Entrepreneurs aus der ganzen Welt in Hamburg (FOTO)". FOCUS Online. Retrieved 2016-04-12.
  2. ^ a b lefigaro.fr. "Pour les jeunes des Brics, «le monde bipolaire est fini»". Le Figaro. Retrieved 2016-04-12.
  3. ^ "India Youth Forum Hosts Conference On 'Country And Society Ideals'". World PRwire's blog. Retrieved 2016-04-12.
  4. ^ "Young people primed about Russia-West information wars at conference". Universitetsavisen. Retrieved 2016-04-12.
  5. ^ "European Youth Press – YouthTime Global Forum – a real chance to get your project funded". www.youthpress.org. Retrieved 2016-04-12.
  6. ^ "Youth Time Summer School 2015: Brilliant and Engaged People Everywhere". OneEurope. Retrieved 2016-04-12.
  7. ^ "bne IntelliNews - COMMENT: Youth Time looks to make emerging voices heard". www.intellinews.com. Retrieved 2016-04-12.
  8. ^ "European Youth Press – YouthTime: Get introduced to a new wave of youth activism!". www.youthpress.org. Retrieved 2016-04-12.
  9. ^ Pública, Consell de Diplomàcia. "DIPLOCAT - More than one hundred young people from around the world debate on education and entrepreneurship in Barcelona". www.diplocat.cat. Retrieved 2016-04-12.
  10. ^ "Enganging Young People Worldwide through an Impactful Forum: Youth Time Global Forum 2015". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2016-04-12.
  11. ^ BlogEMIS. "Healthcare Initiative Brings Hope to Nepal". Retrieved 2016-04-12.
  12. ^ "Ideas and Advice for Small Businesses | Small Business Advisor". Small Business. Retrieved 2016-04-12.
  13. ^ "European Youth Press – YouthTime: Get introduced to a new wave of youth activism!". www.youthpress.org. Retrieved 2016-04-12.
  14. ^ "Youth Time magazine - About". www.youth-time.eu. Retrieved 2016-04-12.
  15. ^ "Moving Beyond the 'Tug of War' Between Russia and Europe". The Huffington Post UK. Retrieved 2016-04-12.
  16. ^ "Young Start-up Talent founders invited to Rhodes conference". www.wscountytimes.co.uk. Retrieved 2016-04-12.
  17. ^ "Young people primed about Russia-West information wars at conference". Universitetsavisen. Retrieved 2016-04-12.
  18. ^ Echo24. "Kdo šíří v Praze ruskou propagandu? Ruska blízká Zemanovi a Kremlu - Echo24.cz". echo24.cz (in Czech). Retrieved 2016-04-12.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  19. ^ "Youth Time Summer School 2015: Brilliant and Engaged People Everywhere". OneEurope. Retrieved 2016-04-12.
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