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15th July 2010  
The BYC Project
News, updates and opportunities from the British Youth Council (BYC) incorporating campaign actions for BYC Online Action Network volunteers.  
 
  Updates from BYC
    
   

BYC scoops Positive Images Award for Best Broadcast Made by Young People. Watch the documentary here.

       
    The first of five BYC Conventions hits Belfast! Find out where BYC will be travelling to next.
         
    Festival goers told to Respect young people. Click here to get inspired and take action.
       
      The Boys' Brigade battled it out at BYC headquarters as part of their first EuroQuest: London weekend. Find out how they got on.....
     
  
  Opportunities for you
       
       Your input wanted!

Three UK Young Ambassadors will be participating in the World Youth Congress in Turkey in August. Fill in this
quick survey and have your say on the issues that are important to you.
       
       
    Earn your stripes and save the tiger!

WWF is looking for 18-22 year olds to come to Russia and help save the tiger. Find out more
here.....
       
       
       Doesn't everyone have the right to a safe home?

Join young people from, BYC members, Woodcraft Folk in the Right to Refuge campaign and take a stand
   
       
 
  Opportunities for Online
  Action Network volunteers

We're asking Online Action Network members to get inspired by 'Respect?' and use Facebook to challenge negative stereotypes of young people. Find out more by checking out the OAN Facebook Group.

 
Would you like to become part of the Online Action Network?  Find out more!
       
 
  Opportunities for BYC members
       
      Latest BYC Member Update is now online. Find out what BYC has been doing for member organisations over the last few months.
       
   

Updated BYC Members Calendar for 2010/2011
Check out the updated BYC calendar with all the key dates and activities for this year.
 

       
       What are we talking about?  With over 20 motions submitted by BYC members for the Annual Council Meeting on the 4th September we certainly have a lot to talk about, find out what has been submitted here.
   
Would your organisation like to become a BYC member?  Find out the benefits
       
   
  Opportunities for local youth
  councils
    Check out the Local Youth Council section in the resources centre for some top activity ideas. 
    
Keep up to date with news from other youth councils. Join the ‘Local Youth Council’s Network UK’ discussion group on Facebook.
       
 
  New resource for you
 

 Check out our updated how2guides reviewed by young people for young people.

   
   

We have three different types:

1. Lobbying guides for the different Parliaments and Assemblies in the UK.

       
    2. Guides to help you with the running of your organisation or youth council.
       
      3. Guides to support you in different roles such as chairing meetings.
       
         


 The vTalent Year team receive their certificates after 44 weeks of volunteering, thanks to all of you for your hard work!

  

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