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Among the participants, there were some youth who, as a result of participating in this program, worked with their community and began implementing new projects. Here are some reports we have received so far.
*If you are also ex-participants of this program, please do not forget to report us.
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32. Social Contribution Activity III held in Yogjakarta, Indonesia
Preparations for SCA III started in end Nov 2008 when several ex-REN Singapore participants decided to come together and form a REN / SSEAYP Post Programme Activities Interest Group and do a project in Yogjakarta. Similar projects were carried out in Cambodia in 2007 and Philippines in 2008.
(More information Reported on Jun 8, '09)
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| Mr.Ho Meng Wai from Singapore(SSEAYP87) Rene03, Leadership Course, Rene05 Ex-Ren OPY Planning Committee |
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31. Pre-SSEAYP 2008 Training Workshop for Participating Youths of Singapore,
Thailand and Cambodia
Based on positive feedback received from previous batches, Training Resource Network, one of the Action
Plans by participants of Ren03 was once again invited to value-add in the preparations of Participating Youths
for SSEAYP 2008.
(More information Reported on Sep 5, '08)
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| Mr.Ho Meng Wai from Singapore(SSEAYP87) Rene03, Leadership Course, Rene05 Ex-Ren OPY Planning Committee |
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30. Social Contribution Activity held in Cebu, Philippines
Encouraged by the contributions and participations in
the Social Contribution Activity held in Siem Reap,
Cambodia last year, another project was embarked in Cebu, Philippines.
This was held 4-5 May 08 as a post SIGA 08 project.
Project Organising team : Joy Lim, Lee Wai, Meng Wai, email: sca@ren03.org.
(More information Reported on Jun 16, '08)
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| Mr.Ho Meng Wai from Singapore(SSEAYP87) Rene03, Leadership Course, Rene05
Ex-Ren OPY Planning Committee |
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29. Workshops are held in Singapore, Thailand, Lao, Cambodia, and Japan
Pre-SSEAYP 2007 Training Workshop for Participating Youths of Singapore,
Thailand, Lao and Cambodia, and “Interpersonal Skills” & ‘Communications”
Workshop for IYEO Tokyo Branch was organized by Mr. Ho Men Wai as part
of Training Resource Network, one of the Action Plans set by the participants
of Ren03 Management Course.
(More information Reported on Sep 28, '07)
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| Mr. Ho Meng Wai from Singapore(SSEAYP87) Rene03, Leadership Course, Rene05
Ex-Ren OPY Planning Committee |
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28. Ren 2006 PYs join MBC Activity in Tokyo and other updates
MBC, Mail Buddies Club: Connecting Youth to the World (MBC) project which was initiated by Renaissance 2005, Social Contribution Activities Course members was introduced to Ren 2006 PYs when Mr. Edwin V. Antonio joined in Ren 2006 as ex-Ren OPY Planning Committee member.
He also updates his activities since his participation of Ren 2005.
(More information) Reported on Sep 13, '07)
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Mr. Edwim V. Antonio (SSEAYP2002) REN05, SCA Course,
Ren06 Ex-Ren OPY Planning Committee |
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27. Leadership Training in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam on 5 May 2007 (2nd workshop)
Mr. Ho Men Wai conducted an leadership workshop for over 150 youth volunteers
at the new cultural centre in Ho Chi Minh City. There are two youths among
the audience who will be taking part in the selection process for Vietnamese
PYs for SSEAYP 2007.
(More information Reported on June 4, '07)
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| Mr.Ho Meng Wai from Singapore(SSEAYP87) Rene03, Leadership Course, Ren05
Ex-Ren OPY Planning Committee |
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26. Owow "Our World One World? Photographs by Children Project "
In October 2005, a group of young adults
from various countries decided to endorse the Our World, One World Project
which will be implemented in several countries around the world. This
project was initiated by Ms Sonia Leon, SWYAA Costa Rica who successfully
completed the project in 2005 with children from Hogar Maria Shelter.
As part of the team of this project, Ms. Joy set a website to create awareness
and publicity for the project. http://ourworld-oneworld.org
(More information Reported on May 14, '07)
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| Ms.Joy Lim, Singapore(SSEAYP02), Ren05 SCA Course, Ren06 ExRen Planning Committee |
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25. Material Exchange in Cambodia
Material Exchange was held in Cambodia on 2 May 2007; together we have
Serene Mak (SPY’93) & Francis Ong (SPY’93 & REN 05) & Adrian
Chan (MAPY’93) including myself (SPY’93 & REN04) and the books were
presented to PSE in Phnom Penh. After the presentation, we had a short
tour around the campus and had better understanding of the organization
and functions.
(More information Reported on May 7, '07)
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| Ms.Karen Chong, Singapore (SSEAYP), Ren04 Development Course
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24. Social Contribution Activities at Puok Village, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Several of SIS members who participated in the Renaissance Program are
organizing a Social Contribution Activities (SCA) project in Siem Reap, Cambodia
before SIGA 2007. The NPO that will benefit from this project is The Boys'
Brigade Learning Centre (BBLC) located in Puok district, Siem Reap. More
details of this NPO available at
http://www.bb.org.sg/BBLC/index.htm .
(Report uploaded on May 30, '07
Pre-program information unloaded on March 12, '07)
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| Mr. Ho Meng Wai from Singapore(SSEAYP87) Rene03, Leadership Course, Ren05
Ex-Ren OPY Planning Committee |
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23. Helping Hand by Alumni Association of USE for the One More Child Goes
To School Project in Sri Lanka
Alumni Association of USE has donated a Fax machine (Phone, Printer, Scanner included) to the SWYAA Sri Lanka.
This immensely helped to increase the efficiency of our administration
operation of the project "One More Child Goes To School."
(More information Reported on Dec 4, '06)
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| Mr. Thushara Deepal Dias Dahanayake from Sri Lanka (SWY14) andMr. Noah Al-Hamadi from UAE(SWY18) REN06 SCA Course |
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22. Ren03 Quilt project
At REN2003 she announced to start a quilt project. The idea was to collect
fabric from the countries that are involved in international youth exchange
programs hosted by the Japanese Government . Then she put together a quilt
/ blanket with these fabrics. This quilt would be a symbol of our international
friendship - and thanks for the opportunity for such great cultural exchanges.
(More information @swyaa webslte) Reported on Dec 4, '06)
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| Ms. Willow Jackson Canada (SWY9) REN03 Dev&Env Course |
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21. One More Child Goes to School Project successfully completes the fourth
Semester
SWYAA Sri Lanka is very much pleased inform all the Ren 06 members
that the “One More Child Goes to School” project successfully completed
the fourth Semester. Last three weeks SWYAA members were very busy delivering
presents to schoolchildren of various districts. Also SWYAA Sri Lanka has
taken many steps to improve the project in many aspects.
(More information Reported on Nov 14, '06)
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| Mr. Thushara Deepal Dias Dahanayake from Sri Lanka (SWY14) REN06 SCA Course |
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20. Ren Reunion organized by SWY Greece Alumni Association
SWY Greece Alumni Association has organized the first Ren reunion in Greece
from September 22nd to October 1st.
Through various activities and local trips it was aimed to bring together
youth from different parts of the world and have some productive fun while
knowing each other better and strengthening the existent network of ex-ren
participants.
(More information Report PDF/ Registration form-MS Word Uploarded on August 21, '06)
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| Mr. Vasilis Tikos from Greece(SWY6) REN03 Education Course, Ren05 ex-Ren
Planning Committee, SCA |
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19. Leadership Training Resources (one of Ren03 Action Plans)in Cambodia and Laos
Leadership Training Resources were once again used in the facilitation
of an Experiential Teambuilding Weekend for Cambodia PY06 in Phnom Penh
(5-6 Aug 06) and Lao PY06 in Vientiane (26 Aug 06). Experiential activities
and psychometric tool were employed to make learning fun and more hands-on.
(More information Reported on Sep. 8, '06)
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| Mr. Ho Meng Wai from Singapore(SSEAYP1987) Ren03, Leadership Course |
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18. School-to-School Campaign and Radio Promotion of SSEAYP and MBC Project
On January 2006 Mr. Edwin embarked on school-to- school campaign for the
SSEAYP program and Mail Buddies Club: Connecting Youth to the World (MBC) Project. The latter is a project passed by the Ren 2005 SCA group that
aims to connect youths from different countries through electronic mail
or snail mail.
(More information Reported on July 23, '06)
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| Mr. Edwim V. Antonio (SSEAYP2002) REN05, SCA Course |
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17. Teambuilding cum Selection Weekend for Singapore Contingent to SSEAYP
2006 held on 24-25 June 2006
Mr. Ho Meng Wai from Singapore (SSEAYP1987) Ren03, set teambuilding for
the Singapore PYs for this year's SSEAYP33 in cooperation with SIS (Singapore
Alumni Associations).
(More information Reported on July 4, '06)
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| Mr. Ho Meng Wai from Singapore(SSEAYP1987) Ren03, Leadership Course |
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16. IYEO Branch Board Members Training on 17-18 June, 2006
With attendance of 50 IYEO members and over 20 board members, IYEO Branch
Board Members Training was held on 17-18 June 2006 at National Youth Center.
This year "Roles of IYEO as a NPO" was set as a theme and used Handbook for NPO which was one of the outcome of Ren05 for a textbook.
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| IYEO |
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15. Teambuilding Leadership
Training WorkshopVientiane, Lao on 13 May 2006
Teambuilding Leadership Training was organized by Miss Viengkham Phengsouvanh, Lao NL'03.
Mr. Ho Meng Wai from Singapore (SSEAYP1987) Ren03, was invited as facilitator
and lead this workshop for the Lao PYs as part of Leadership Action Plan
of Ren03.
(More information Reported on May 25, '06)
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| Mr. Ho Meng Wai from Singapore(SSEAYP1987) Ren03,Leadership Course |
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14. Material Exchange during SIGA in Brunei Darussalam on Apr. 27, 2006
Ren04 project: Material Exchange was undertaken during SIGA held in Brunei Darussalam. It was prepared by Singapore participants of Ren04 and forwarded to Cambodian participant of Ren04. Further exchange is planned for next SIGA2007 in Cambodia.
(More information of preparation)
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Ms. Karen Chong from Singapore(SSEAYP)
Ren04 Development Course, Ms. Sroy
Socheath from Cambodia (SSEAYP)Ren04
Education Course |
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13. Strategic Planning Workshop in Phnom Penh
Organized by SSEAYP International Cambodia (SIC) on Feb. 25, 2006
Strategic Planning Workshop in Phnom Penh was organized by SSEAYP International
Cambodia(SIC).
Mr. Ho Meng Wai from Singapore (SSEAYP1987) Ren03, facilitate this workshop
for the Cambodian exPYs as part of Leadership Action Plan of Ren03.
(More information Reported on Mar. 13, '06)
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| Mr. Ho Meng Wai from Singapore(SSEAYP1987) Ren03,Leadership Course |
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12. Teambuilding Workshop for Singapore and Cambodia Contingent to SSEAYP
2005
Singapore (23-24 July 05)
Cambodia Contingent (06-07 August 05)
Mr. Ho Meng Wai from Singapore (SSEAYP1987) Ren03, set Teambuilding Workshop for the Singapore and Cambodian PYs for this year's SSEAYP32. They were made possible in cooperation with respective Alumni Associations.
(More information Reported on August 24, '05)
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| Mr. Ho Meng Wai from Singapore(SSEAYP1987) Ren03, Leadership Course |
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11. Journey to South Africa and Mozambique
Mr, George Butler went to South Africa on an Arts For Social Change Learning
Journey and to Nampula in Mozambique to visit Leo from the Philippines
an ex SSEAYP PY were introduced by the Ren program network.
He took two lap top computers and helped pupils at Leo's school and produced
a school newspaper called ‘Free Expression”with articles and pictures
about different social issues of importance to Africa and the school.
(More information Reported on April 18, '05)
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| Mr. George Butler (SWY14) Ren03, Education Course |
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10. International Understanding towards Global Peace held in Cairo
Mr. Vasilis Tikos from Greece (SWY6) and Ms. Radwa Saad (SWY10) from Egypt,
both are the Ren03, Education Course members held an exchange program among Greek and Egyptian students aged
7-10. This idea came up when Radwa visited Vasilis around the Olympics
games. They held an education program called "International Understanding
towards Global Peace" in Cairo in cooperation with 8 exPYs of SWY
in Egypt and Greece.
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| Mr. Vasilis Tikos from Greece(SWY6) and Ms. Radwa Saad(SWY10 from Egypt
Ren03, Education Course |
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9. Leadership Workshop on Nippon Maru (SSEAYP2004)
Mr. Ho Meng Wai from Singapore(SSEAYP1987) Ren03, became a NL for SSEAYP2004
and conducted a workshop onboard Nippon Maru during SSEAYP 2004. This was a part of the
Leadership Course Action Plan of Ren03. Here is his message "There
are no lack of opportunities to implement the action plans when we approach
it with an open mind and interests."
Please also refer to Leadership course website www.ren03.org."
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| Mr. Ho Meng Wai from Singapore(SSEAYP1987) Ren03, Leadership Course |
| Ms. Wafa Ebrahim Al-Ammadi from Bahrain, Ren02 Leadership Coursee |
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8. Activities in Bahrain
Ms.
Wafa Ebrahim Al-Ammadi From Bahrain (2nd program, Leadership Course), was
inspired by the experience she had in Tokyo where she interacted with people
with physical disabilities and started a program that would allow opportunities
to interact with people with physical challenges upon her return to
Bahrain. She is actively involved throughout the year, with activities
including learning how to use sign language and interacting with children in an
orphanage, etc.
(More information Reported on June 10, '04) |
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7. Leadership Workshop in Viet Nam
Leadership Workshop held on 7 April 2004 in Ho Chi Minh City. Some 40 very
enthusiastic youth leaders from the International Department, Ho Chi Minh
Communist Youth Union attended the 2-hour workshop. The workshop participants
would be involved in organizing the Vietnam program for SSEAYP 04 etc..
(More information Reported on May 11, '04) |
| Mr. Ho Meng Wai from Singapore(SSEAYP1987) Ren03, Leadership Course |
Ms. Akiko Nagao
from Japan
(INDEX' 01)
Ren03, Education Course
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6. Visit to Singapore and Malaysia
Visited friends in Singapore and Malaysia whom she met through the Renaissance Program. She also visited a friend's school and had an observation of teaching style
in Malaysia as well as having Japanese culture class by using her experience
as teacher in Japan. She reported that it was not just a travel to visit
friends but also a career exchange that enable her to recognize a new findings
etc.
More information (Reported on Mar. 29, '04) in Japanese |
Mr.Prakash Vaidya
from India
(SWY2)Ren2003, Mass Communication Course
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5. Setting Up SWYAA-India
India has been actively participating in the SWY programs ever since SWY2,
1990 so far there are 76 (exPYs) ex-participants of SWY programs in India
(excluding SWY16). WIth the encouragement of the 21st Century Renaissance Youth Leaders Invitation
program participants, they finally set up their alumni association called
SWYAA-India.
More information(Reported on Mar. 3 '04) |
| Mr.John Christian Burgener (SWY11) Ren2003,Education Course |
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4. Post Ren activities report
Conducted seminars at high school on Carrior and Life Management and at
primary school on Peace by using his experience gained while his stay in
Japan. The greeting list which was made by the Education course was used for their class as well.
More information(Reported on Feb 16 '04) |
| Mr. Ho Meng Wai from Singapore(SSEAYP1987) Ren03,Leadership Course |
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3. Report about the Post Ren03 Activities
Set up a website for Leadership course and set a Leadership Training Resources
(part of one of the Leadership Course Action Plans) into Real Actions in
Phnom Penh, Cambodia from 22 - 24 Dec 03 with cooperation of former Cambodian
participants of the 2nd 21st Century Renaissance Youth Leaders Invitation
Program .
More information (Reported on Feb 12, '04) |
Ms. Akiko Nagao
from Japan (INDEX' 01)
Ren03, Education Course
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2. Card Exchange
A Card Exchange project was set by Ms. Akiko Nagao(INDEX'01) from Japan.
She used the network of the 21st Century Renaissance Youth Leaders
Invitation Program 2003 to find a foster school in Mexico with the cooperation
of Mr. Herman Morfin (SWY11). Students completed a small research project
on the country of Mexico and made a small presentation to share with other
students what they learned.
More information (Reported on Dec. 3, '03) |
Mr.Pradip Somasundaran from India (SWY6)
Ren03, Education course |
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1.Seminar on International Understanding
A Seminar on International understanding
was presented by Mr. Pradip Somasundaran
(SWY6) from India. Videos and photos of various
activities of Renaissance-2003 were also
shown on the occasion. The educational system
in Japanese schools and universities was
particularly stressed upon. The seminar was
also aimed at educating and motivating the
students to take part in international youth
exchange programs like SWY.
More information (reported on Oct. 23, '03) |
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