INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SUMMIT 2014

Reimagining a Peaceful and Resilient World Beyond 2015

Atrium Hotel, A. Luna, cor. Taft Avenue and Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, Pasay City
September 20-23, 2014

BULLETIN OF INFORMATION
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Event Description
Objectives
Hotel Accommodation and Room Assignments
Registration/Validation
Venue
Transportation
Food
Attire
Paper Presentation Mechanics
Academic Contests Mechanics
Search for Outstanding UNESCO Clubs and Youth Leaders
Practicalities
Exchange Rate
Insurance and Liability for Loss
Organizers and Sponsors

I.

Event Description
The International Youth Development Summit is a four-day summit organized by the National
Association of UNESCO Clubs in the Philippines Inc. (NAUCP Inc.) and the Philippine National
Commission for UNESCO in partnership with the City Government of Pasay. The festivity aimed to
engage the youth in planning, implementing and monitoring the worlds current development
agenda in the context of International Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (DESD
2005-2014). Likewise, the program will educate the participants about the current Philippines
efforts in achieving peace in Mindanao by creating Youth Peace Volunteer Brigade in every
communities and schools.
This year, Reimagining a Peaceful and Resilient World Beyond 2015 was the theme selected.
The program aims to facilitate dialogue and cooperation across an ethnically diverse and socially
responsible group of educators, student and youth leaders. The program will highlight the essential
principles such as youth empowerment, peaceful resolution of conflicts, sustainability and
inclusiveness.

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Objectives

Deepen awareness concerning the progress of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) beyond
2015 and its relationship to UNESCOs trusts and mandates.
Develop a clear understanding on the role of the youth and educators in pursuing UNESCOs
mission and vision at the grassroots level in the context of International Decade of Education for
Sustainable Development (DESD 2005-2014)
Promote volunteerism as a tool in building resilient and peaceful communities by establishing Youth
Peace Volunteer Brigade in support of the government peace initiatives.
Increase the membership of NAUCP in the Philippines by orienting the newly accredited clubs and
participants about UNESCO, UNESCO Clubs accreditation procedures and the benefits of
becoming an accredited UNESCO Club.

III. Hotel Accommodation and Room Assignment

Check-in in the hotel which will start on September 20 and will end at 12:00 noon of September
23. If you wish to extend or will be coming early, there will be an additional fee of PhP1,000.00 per night
inclusive of breakfast for the following day.
There will be four to three people in one room. The Secretariat shall be in-charge of the room
assignment and it will be released on or before September 19. The arrangements will be per institution
and/or gender segregated.

IV. Registration/Validation
The registration/validation will be at the Atrium Hotel, Pasay City. This will be per institution. We
will follow the registration process written below
STEP 1: BAGGAGE
Baggage counter is available at the conference venue for your luggage. Please remove
personal belongings like cash, phone, camera, jewelry, etc. The Secretariat is not responsible for
loss of private property. Please keep the number given to you to avoid disturbance.
STEP 2: VALIDATION
For paid participants (online registered): Confirmation of names and deposit slip per institution
On-site payment: Submission of registration forms and finalized total of payment
STEP 3: PAYMENT/RECEIPT
For paid participants: Please claim you receipt as soon as your registration is validated by the
secretariats. On-site payment: Please ready your cash/check for payment. Ask the secretariats
assistance if you are still not registered but already asked for reservation.
STEP 4: CLAIM YOUR KITS
Kits
Food Stubs
ID

V. Venue
Atrium Hotel, Pasay City
Atrium Hotel, A. Luna, cor. Taft Avenue and Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, Pasay City
Tel. no. : (02) 844-8645 / 844-8603
Mobile No.: 09223614998 / 09173024928
Email :rabombita_eurotel@yahoo.com

VI. Transportation
There will be no airport transport for both arrival and departure. Yellow taxi cabs leave from the
stands outside each terminal. They charge a flag down rate of PhP70.00 in addition to a fee of PhP4.00
per 250m. There are also regular taxis with a flag down rate of PhP40.00 in addition to a fee of PhP4.00
per 250m.The secretariat may also accommodate participants coming from airport. Simply inform as at
iydsphilippines@gmail.com and wait for our confirmation.

VII. Food
Food stubs would be provided by the Secretariat. Loss of food stubs would result to additional
payments. Also, please tell the Secretariat for any food restrictions (allergy, lifestyle, religion, etc.) so we
can prepare the appropriate food for you.

VIII. Attire
The attire would be smart casual for the rest of the event.

IX. Call for Papers- Paper Presentation Mechanics

All entries/applications for the IYDS2014 are required to be submitted electronically. A paper
may only be submitted once, with no retractions or modifications once submitted. Once submitted, the order
and names of authors listed on the original submission may not be altered including indication of the lead
authors name.
The IYDS will be composed of several types of contributions:
Full Papers (for academicians) these mainly include accomplished research results with a
maximum of 8 pages (5000 words).
Short Papers (for academics and youth leaders) These include fresh concepts, preliminary
research results but may also contain work-in progress reports. These have 4 pages at maximum
(2500 words).
Reflection Papers (for academics, youth leaders, media practitioners and Government, NGO,
International Organization heads) These might review recent research literature pertaining to a
particular problem or approach, indicate what the findings suggest, and/or provide a suggestion with rationale and justification - for a different approach or perspective on that problem.
Reflection papers might also analyze best practices in youth led projects for MDGs with specific
focus on volunteerism. These have two pages at maximum (1500 words).
The Secretariat will correspond with the Lead (primary) author only. Co-presenters should not
contact the IYDS. It is the primary author's responsibility to notify all co-presenters regarding the status of
the proposal as well as to notify the IYDS of any change in the Lead Authors contact information. The
secretariat will use the contact information provided on the original submission and it is the Lead Author's
responsibility to notify the IYDS of any change in contact information.
All presenters are required to register for the full conference registration. All travel and additional
expenses, including the conference registration fee, are the responsibility of the presenter(s).
Youth and Educators Summit Topics for paper submission:
Topics of interests include, but are not limited to the following areas:
Education for Sustainable Development: Delivery, Directions & Development
Are we on track? National and Global Reports on MDGs
Accelerating the Achievements of MDGs through Policy Advocacies
Best Voluntary Program Practices in the Achievement of MDG Goal 1:
Eradicate Extreme Poverty and Hunger

 Best Voluntary Program Practices in the Achievement of MDG Goal 2:

Achieve Universal Primary Education
Best Voluntary Program Practices in the Achievement of MDG Goal 3:
Promote Gender Equality
Best Voluntary Program Practices in the Achievement of MDG Goal 4:
Reduce Child Mortality
Best Voluntary Program Practices in the Achievement of MDG Goal 5:
Improve Maternal Health
Best Voluntary Program Practices in the Achievement of MDG Goal 6:
Combat HIV / AIDS, Malaria and other Diseases
Best Voluntary Program Practices in the Achievement of MDG Goal 7:
Ensure Environmental Sustainability
Education for International Understanding
Education for All: Eradicating Illiteracy
Participation and Development for MDGs
The Role of Language in Achieving the MDGs
Non-Formal Education and MDGs
Model United Nations and its Impact to Youth Development
Reflections of a Youth Leaders towards National and International Development
Climate Change: What the Youth Can do?
Heroes for the Mother Earth: Best Practices for Sustainable Development
Integrating the MDG in the Curriculum
Networking and Linkages for Sustainable Development
Community-Based Projects as a Tool of Empowerment in MDG Achievement
Peace Resolution of Conflicts in School and Community Settings
Peace Education Across the Curriculum
Peace, Music and the Arts
Disaster Risk Reduction and Mitigation
Paper Review Process
Submissions are judged on their overall quality (design of the study, development of the concept,
etc.), their significance and contribution to the discipline, and their interest to the conference delegates. All
submitted manuscripts must be original (i.e. not been published elsewhere), follow academic writing,
structure and methodology. Papers judged to have outstanding merit by the Conference Paper Review
Committees will receive a Best Paper designation in the conference program and will be recognized at a
general session for all attendees.
Abstract are submitted to the Chair of the Paper Committee, Prof. Serafin A. Arviola Jr., at
sarviola2002@gmail.com. This is the only acceptable format available for the submission of paper
manuscripts. Once accepted paper presenters are REQUIRED to submit the Final draft, abstract (150
words), picture of the author and short biography (100 words)

X. Academic Contest Mechanics

GENERAL GUIDELINES
1. Only official delegates to the IYDSummit2014 are entitled to join competitions EXCEPT teachers &
coaches.
2. Each delegate is not allowed to join more than 1 contest due to its a simultaneous event.
3. Contests shall be limited to one (1) contestant/team per school/institution/organization.
4. Official delegates must indicate in their Application Form that they are joining the contest on or
before September 12, 2013 to give the Secretariat enough time to prepare the list of contestants.
Final confirmation of your participation as official contestants in any competition will be on the first
day of the Summit, September 20, 2014.
5. Prize includes a certificate and a medal.
6. The participant must be present ten minutes before the event. Otherwise, s/he will automatically
be disqualified.
7. Each contest has two divisions: High School and College.
8. There will be a Champion, 1st Runner-up and 2nd Runner-up per division.
PROJECT PROPOSAL
1. Two (2) persons are only permitted to author a project proposal.
2. The project proposal must be in line with the summits theme.
3. Each group must use the given template for the project proposal. Any changes in the
template may result to the cessation of the proposal from the competition.
4. The presentation of the proposal should not exceed 25 minutes. Each group should plan
on a 15-minute formal presentation and 10 minutes of answering questions;
presentations that exceed their time limits will be penalized.
5. Participants should provide four copies of their project proposal for the panel of judges
and secretariat.
6. The decision of the judges is final and irrevocable.
Criteria for Judging and Assessment
The judges will assess the proposals based on the following:
Quality of the project idea/concept based on SMART criteria(40%)
(a) Specific: Proposal must have specific goals and outcomes
(b) Measurable: Proposal must have measurable value. This will be assessed in
terms of sustainability (i.e. long-term impact of the project), outreach potential (i.e
extent to which the project affects the target group and brings about
improvements)
(c) Attainable: Proposal must show how the goals can be achieved /
implemented cost effectively
(d) Relevant: Proposal must be relevant and meaningful alongside project
objectives
(e) Time-bound: Proposal must be implementable within a timeframe

Innovation (20%)
Proposals must show original ideas and innovation (e.g. in the treatment of the subject
matter, approach and methodology)
Quality of Presentation (20%)
Participants will make a 15-minute presentation on their proposals. They will be assessed
on factors such as clarity of their presentations, persuasiveness and the materials used in
the project presentation
Q&A Session (20%)
The presentation of proposals will be followed by a 10-minute Q&A session. Participants
will be assessed on factors such as leadership, teamwork and the ability to address the
questions asked
Suggested Template for the Project Proposal
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Authors
(limited to two persons only)
Institution / Organization
Contact number(s)
E-mail address(es)
Title of Project Proposal
Background Summary
Main Type of Intervention
(select only one)
Main Theme
(select only one)
Objective(s) and Project
Justification
Implementation Strategy
Beneficiaries
Institutional Partners
Duration(months)& Timeframe
Overall Budget and budget
breakdown (estimated
expenses)
Monitoring and Reporting
Modalities

Capacity development
Youth-led action
Peace Education
Climate Change

QUIZBOWL ON MDGS
1. Questions shall be prepared solely by the contest committee of the International Youth
Development Summit 2014 regarding United Nations Millenium Development Goals.

2. Each school/organization is entitled to have three contestants to compose a team who

are bona fide students of the school/college/university/organization. One substitute
member is allowed per team.
3. Contestants will answer the same set of questions. Each team will be provided with an
illustration board to write their answers on together with a chalk and an eraser. They
must raise their answers when the Quizmaster tells that time is up. Late answers will not
be accepted.
4. The questions will be read twice by the Quizmaster. After the second reading, the
Quizmaster will say go, only then will the team be allowed to write the answer.
Automatically, the 10-second time limit will begin with the word go, by the
Quizmaster. If the question requires enumeration, the time limit will be extended to five
(5) more seconds.
5. When the Quizmaster signals that time is up, the teams should stop writing and raise
their illustration boards with their answers written on it.
6. The proctors will go around and check the answers of the teams.
7. The contest has two (2) rounds. Level I and Level II. In Level I, ten questions will be
asked. Each question is worth one (1) point. After asking ten (10) questions, the
Quizmaster will announce the top five (5) teams who will advance to Level II. If there is
a tie for the fifth place, both will advance to the next level.
8. Ten (10) questions will be asked in the second round, but this time, two (2) points will be
assigned for each correct answer.
9. After the 10th question, the three (3) teams acquiring the highest score in Level I & II will
be declared Champion, 1st Runner-up and 2nd Runner-up respectively. Since there are
only 3 places, should there be a tie, extra questions will be asked by the quizmaster in
order to break such.
10. The duly registered coach of the team is the only person authorized to make a protest.
All protest should be referred to the Board of Judges immediately before the
Quizmaster reads the next question.
ON-THE-SPOT POSTER-MAKING CONTEST
1. The painting/poster must be based on the Resilient and Peaceful Communities.
2. Only one participant per school/organization is allowed in this competition.
3. Only the first twenty-five (25) contestants, on a first-come, first-served basis, will be
eligible to join the contest.
4. This shall be a mixed-medium competition.
5. The participants will be provided a illustration board each. All other materials must
be brought by the individual contestant. Allowed materials to be used are as follows:
markers/pens/pencil, colored pencils, crayons, pastel, oil paints, poster color, water
color, ink, ruler, etc.
6. All artworks must be done only on the spot, and must be completed within the allotted
time of three hours.
7. No distinguishing mark or name of the contestant shall appear in the entry.
8. Judges decision is final and irrevocable.
Criteria for Judging:
Relevance to the theme

40%

Artistry/Creativity/Mastery on use of medium

Originality
Audiences Choice (please refer at the end of the doc)
TOTAL

30%
10%
20%
100%

FACE PAINT
1. The face paint must be based on the theme: Resilient and Peaceful Communities.
2. Only one entry per school/organization is allowed in this competition. Each entry must
be composed of two (2) to five (5) members. One will serve as the model and the
others will be the one to design.
3. All other materials must be brought by the individual contestant.
4. All face paint must be done only on the spot, and must be completed within the allotted
time of three hours.
5. Each entry should be photographed by the Secretariat for posting on the Audiences
Choice.
6. Judges decision is final and irrevocable.
Criteria for Judging:
Relevance to the theme
Artistry
Originality
Audiences Choice (please refer at the end of the doc)
TOTAL

30%
20%
10%
50%
100%

DANCE MOVE
1. Each group must consist of minimum of 2 and maximum of 10 members from the same
institution only regardless of age and gender.
2. Each group can choose their own dance piece. The routine must not less than the
minimum of five minutes nor exceed the maximum of seven minutes. The excess of one
second shall be considered as an additional one minute, thus there will be a deduction
of 5 points per minute. Timing of begins when the first audible sound starts and ends
with the last audible sound.
3. Each group can register within the day of the contest.
4. The group must bring their own music (in flash drive, CDs, and alike)
Criteria for Judging:
Choreography
Musicality
Preparedness and Execution
Showmanship and Appearance
Audience Impact
TOTAL

30%
20%
25%
10%
15 %
100%

XI. Search for Outstanding UNESCO Clubs and Youth Leaders

INTRODUCTION
The purpose of the Search for The Outstanding UNESCO Youth Leaders is to recognize and campaign for
the achievements and advocacies of the varied leaders whose endeavors are aligned with the ideals and
thrusts of UNESCO.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
1. Acknowledge the accomplishments and undertakings of UNESCO Club Leaders that endeavored to
pursue the principles of UNESCO
2. Invigorate other youth organizations, LGUs, NGOs and school-based organizations about the
attributes of a UNESCO Club Youth Leader that exceptionally exemplify the standards compliant
with the values and principles of UNESCO in promoting cultural diversity and contributing to peace
and human development
3. Appreciate the exemplary pioneering initiatives and noble struggles of youth leaders who have
contributed to advancing the direction of UNESCO
4. Educate the general public about everyday examples of achieving UNESCOs objectives which
thereby advance community empowerment towards development
SELECTION CRITERIA
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
Expected / Received Honors / Awards on Graduation
Honors / Academic Awards Received in Previous Year
LEADERSHIP / CURRICULAR & EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Awards Received & Competitions Participated
Organizational Involvement
Activities Organized, Participated and Volunteered
Seminars, Trainings & Conventions Attended
Articles Written
Research Undertakings
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY / COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Awards Received
Organizational Involvement
Activities Organized, Participated and Volunteered
Seminars, Trainings & Conventions Attended

XII. Practicalities
The participants are responsible for ensuring that they are in possession of a valid passport (with
at least 6-month validity beyond the travel date) and other required travel documents. It is recommended
thatthe participants contact their nearest Embassy/Consulate of the Republic of the Philippines or visit their
website for further details.

XIII. Exchange Rate

The exchange rate is approximately PhP 43.85 to USD 1.00 (as of 15 September 2014). You
may change your money at the exchange counter in the arrival area at the airport banks.

XIV. Insurance and Liability for Loss

Participants are responsible to arrange their own travel insurance. The Secretariat is not
responsible for loss of private property (such as luggage, gadgets, wallets etc). For personal medical
conditions, please consult your health insurance carrier about international travel and prepare all the
necessary documents in the event of an emergency. This should include but not be limited to the exact
contact information of your doctors, prescription details, etc.

XV. Organizers, Sponsors, Partners, and Endorsers

The National Association of UNESCO Clubs in the Philippines (NAUCP), Inc.

and the Philippine National Commission for UNESCO
with the Climate Change Commission of the Philippines
and the Pasay Youth Development Council
Endorsed by:

Sponsors: