A unified network and voice of empowered Caribbean Youth, with equal access to opportunities - working together to lead the regional development agenda. This will support Caribbean Youth remaining proactive and at the forefront of development dialogue, and ensure that our mission is achieved.

The Caribbean Regional Youth Council is a strategic youth governance and advocacy movement with one voice working towards regional representation, integration and cooperation as a platform for youth development. Our work falls within the scope of two goals:

1) Improved Participation,...
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The Caribbean Regional Youth Council is a strategic youth governance and advocacy movement with one voice working towards regional representation, integration and cooperation as a platform for youth development. Our work falls within the scope of two goals:

1) Improved Participation, Representation and Advocacy

2) Strengthened Youth Networks
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Opportunities for youth are provided through our membership - the National Youth Councils. In order to help support the youth councils in achieving this, the CRYC's two year objectives are as follows:

- Support all national youth bodies in developing and implementing a national youth...
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Opportunities for youth are provided through our membership - the National Youth Councils. In order to help support the youth councils in achieving this, the CRYC's two year objectives are as follows:

- Support all national youth bodies in developing and implementing a national youth advocacy agenda

- Advocate for youth representation and active participation at major national, regional and international decision making platforms (CARICOM, CDB, UN General Assembly, etc.)

- Build and implement a regional strategy for youth human rights awareness and education
Support National Youth Networks in creating a model for genuine adolescent and youth participation

- Support at least 5 countries in establishing/strengthening their National Youth Councils

- Facilitate and provide opportunities for young people to meet, exchange ideas and share best practices

- Act as a central point of contact and representation for all national/ youth networks
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