Date: 02 JULY 2022
Time: 12:00 -17:00 (Moscow Time)
Venue: Tochka Kipeniya - Moscow, Malyj Konyushkovskij per., h. 2 (3rd floor)
Format: Hybrid format
Working Language: English
Last Date to Register: 30 JUNE 2022
Link to Register: https://leader-id.ru/en/events/294691
FOCUS AREAS
1.Youth cooperation
2. Intercultural communication
3. South-African history and culture
ORGANIZER
South African International Students Association (SAISA)
EVENT PARTNERS
1. Russia-BRICS Project office of International Cooperation
2. The South African BRICS Youth Association (SABYA)
4. International Youth Edu-skills (IYES) foundation
5. International Youth Center “SuperNOVA”
6. SRAZU Group
BACKGROUND
Youth Day came to be observed as a public holiday following the Soweto uprising that occurred on June 16, 1976, a day that changed the sociopolitical landscape of South Africa forever. Pupils from numerous Soweto schools began a peaceful protest in the streets of the township which ended in tragedy for them because of the brutal apartheid police. The pupils were marching in response to the introduction of Afrikaans (a foreign language they could not comprehend) as the medium of instruction at their schools and overall, the oppressive apartheid regime. Youth Day in South Africa is a day to honor the courage and sacrifice of the Soweto Uprising youth and celebrate all young people, and June is declared Youth Month.
ABOUT EVENT
The celebration with its roots in commemorating the youth of 1976 will focus on reinvigorating that same spirit of determination in the lives of all that will be in attendance. It will include a focus of highlighting those who have shown the will to pursue their dreams in a land foreign to theirs whilst unintentionally bringing inspiration. Those in attendance will get an opportunity to interact from their peers, including those from different countries, with the aim of enlightening them of the opportunities they can equip themselves with.
THEME OF EVENT
Youth Cooperation and multicultural dialogue from the perspective of South African history and culture
AIM
Being able to celebrate south African holidays will be beneficial to create a culture exchange between BRICS nations and other countries youth community. It also provides a great networking platform. South African International Students Association (SAISA) aims to unite youth leaders, public organizations, youth activists, scholars, scientists, entrepreneurs and students from the BRICS and friendly countries to provide better understanding and knowledge of the BRICS and develop and future cooperation in the field of culture, academic, youth, sports, business, and creative industries.
OBJECTIVES
Celebrate and recognize the efforts of the youth of 1976 and those active in their communities and how that history has shaped South African youth today;
Enhancing the international society of the youth, specifically those based in Russia, and to draw attention to social, academic and financial challenges they face;
Create awareness about the Youth Day celebrations to our partners attending the event;
Promote ways to engage the youth in making positive contributions to their live as well as their communities.
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