New Brochure

Today we've just issued our new program's brochure, it can be easily downloaded from here. However if you're not able to download it successfully, just simply drop an email to bandungforum@gmail.com. Thank You.

Meeting with Mr.HS.Dillon and Mr.Sudjana Royat

Yesterday and today, IYF 2008's organizing team (Apep, Arif and Wazeen) has been meeting with some prominent persons in Indonesia, they're Mr.HS.Dillon (former Executive Director of Partnership) and Mr.Sudjana Royat (The 7th Deputy of Welfare Ministry in Indonesia).

They're very enthusiastic to hear from us about the upcoming IYF in 2008, they said that youth should have more commitments and make this kind of program as priority, because the role of youth is very significant for every country's future. And also Mr.Sudjana Royat from the Ministry of Welfare Affair said one interesting thing, that this kind of forum should involve more youth, and not to make this kind of forum only for the ceremonial things, moreover he also said that the most important thing from this forum is the result of it, beside of that he raised an idea to create a kind of MDGs' village after the program as well, and he also said that the Ministry of Welfare Affair will commit to support this program. Thank you Pak :)

Program's overview

About Program:

International Youth Forum 2008 is a forum for youths to learn, share and experience mutual understanding, friendship and cooperation among world youth faiths leader communities through real conversations on what things that matter the most, so that they can be the agents of a peaceful change in their own communities. The IYF 2008 will bring about 300 young people ages of 18-30 from around the world that have been actively engaged or interested in this program.

Program's Goal:

>To promote mutual understanding, friendship and cooperation among interfaith, international, and inter-civilization >youth leaders in the world.
>To bring clarity of divisive issues and help forge greater understanding towards peace.
>To build a peace network
>To provide creative space for peace thoughts, interactions, and social movement.
>To build a Global Youth Action Plan and recommendation on achieving MDGs 2015

Program format:

This program will offer a mixing speakers to share their own experiences of peace-building toward MDGs and youth empowerment issue, country paper sessions, inner reflection and sharing in which individuals can share their peace-building stories, panel-discussions, quiet time, world cafe, dialogue, field practice, social workshops involving the local communities, free time, workshop on practical exercises for skill improvement, cultural event, and family groups.

You're invited!:

Every student, young people or NGO member from around the world can participate to IYF2008, with the condition of having age between 18 – 30 years old on June 23, 2008

How to Participate:

Just simply click here to apply and download the application form. Click here to download the program's brochure. (you will need an Adobe Acrobat Reader application to view and read the file)

Date:
23rd – 30th June, 2008

Venue :
Bandung , West Java, Indonesia

Download IYF 2008 Leaflet and Poster

Please click here to download the IYF 2008 leaflet.pdf (2.2MB).

Please click here to download the IYF 2008 poster.jpg (389Kb)

How to Apply?

The application deadline is extend to June 20th, 2008

1. Please download the application form by simply click this link: IYF 2008 Application Form.doc (64Kb), please click here for IYF 2008 Leaflet.pdf(2.2MB), please click here for IYF 2008 Poster.jpg (388Kb)

2. . Then please send your completed IYF 2008 application form to IYF 2008 Organizing Committee email at bandungforum@gmail.com as soon as possible.

You'll received a notification e-mail from organizer if your application form approved.

3. Payment details:

Participant fee is USD$350 per person (excluding money transfer fee). All payment should be made by bank transfer once we already accepted you as a participant. Please make your payment in US Dollar.

The participant fee is split into to halves:

· First part, of 50 USD, needs to be paid before May 15, 2008 through regular bank transfer. It will be your booking fee.

· Second part, of 300 USD will be paid on your arrival.

Confirmation of Payment:

A copy of the banking operation shall be sent to the forum secretariat via fax or email. This is to prevent unnecessary focusing problems. We will deliver a receipt as soon as we receive the participation fee payment.

Important:

1. Please be informed that you should pay the first halve of participation fee before May 15^th, 2008, otherwise we may cancel your participation.

2. There is no reimbursement if you cancel your participation.

3. Once you pay your participation fee, please do confirm us to bandungforum@gmail.com

4. Participation fee includes:

· Administration fee,

· Workshop kit,

· 8 nights accommodation,

· Meals,

· Local transportation according to the program,

· Field trips,

· Organized activities

5. The participation fee does not include:

· Travel expenses (international and domestic travel cost, visa, airport taxes, insurance and etc.).

· Individual per diems.

· Logistic expenses (shopping, private dinner, extension of stay, mini bar, laundry, phone call and fax, room services and etc.).

Contact:

If you have questions and inquiries do not hesitate to contact us at the following:

Email address : bandungforum@gmail.com

Phone/Fax number : +62-21 8294734

IYF 2008 Secretariat : Jl. Salak No.35A, Guntur, Jakarta Selatan Indonesia 12980

Gallery

Gallery I

Organizing Team with
the First Secretary of North Korea Ambassador to Indonesia

Organizing Team with Gen (Ret.) Suaedi Marasabessi

Organizing Team with Mr. Rudi Harsa Tanaya

Organizing Team with Mr. Danny Setiawan the Governor of Jawa Barat Province.

Organizing Team with HE.Nigerian Ambassador for Republic of Indonesia

Organizing Team with the General Secretary
of Social Affairs Department of Republic of Indonesia



Organizing Team with Mr. MS Kaban the Minister of Forestry
Republic of Indonesia


Organizing Team with Mr. John Heffern the Deputy Head of Mission USA Embassy for Indonesia


Organizing Team with Mr. Bachtiar Chamsyah the Minister of Social Welfare
Republic of Indonesia


Organizing Team with Mrs. Siti Fadilah Supari the Minister of Health
Republic of Indonesia


Organizing Team with Mr. Marzuki Usman



Organizing Team with Mrs. Erna Witoelar Special UN Ambassador of MDGs for Asia Pacific region and MDG Indonesia Youth Activist







Organizing Team with Mr. Adhyaksa Dault the State Minister of Sport and Youth
Republic of Indonesia

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When will the IYF 2008 take place?
The Forum will be take place on June 23rd to 30th 2008

Where will the IYF 2008 be held?
IYF 2008 will be held at Bandung City in West Java, Indonesia. Bandung is well known as Paris van Java, because it's beautiful landscape and scenery, also known by the city of creative youth, has a great history and where Asia - Africa nations first held their first conference on 1955. You will enjoy the romantic green atmosphere of the city.


Who can participate to International Youth Forum 2008?
Every student, young people or NGO member can participate to IYF2008, with the condition of having age between 18 - 30 years old.

How do I register?
Visit our IYF 2008's blog at: www.iyf2008.blogspot.com, download the application click here then send it back through email to bandungforum@gmail.com, or fax at (62-21) 8294734.

How much is the participant fee?
The Participant fee is USD$350 per person (excluding money transfer fee).

How can I pay the fee?
All payment should be made by bank transfer.The Forum organizer will issue you an official invitation letter and invoice once we already received and reviewed upon we received your application form

How to apply for Indonesian Visa?

Check out to the nearest Indonesian Embassy at your country or their website, you can check by click here and for more detail visa information you can read at the Indonesia Visa information section on this website.

Do you provide scholarship?

We do not have available funding to provide participants with full scholarships. The available funding to provide a limited scholarship in reducing your forum fee. Therefore we encourage you to seek funding from outside sources both in your local and international communities. Please keep updated with this blog.

What does the participation fee includes?
The one-time participant fee covers administration, workshop kit, 8 nights accommodation, meals, local transportation, field trips, organized activities, a friendly airport greeting, an International Youth Forum 2008 diploma and opening & closing ceremonies gala evening.

Does the fee include insurance?
No it does not. We recommend you buying insurance at your countries.

How I will be accommodated?
You'll be accommodated randomly; we're trying to mix the nationalities. However, of course we are open for your suggestions, in case you'd like to be with somebody specific in the room. Either way, once you're accommodated it is possible to change the room, just notify us about it.

Is it necessary to participate in all events during IYF2008?
Yes, it is!

Do I receive an evidence of my participation to IYF2008?
Every participant is going to receive a participation diploma.

Where can I find more information about Indonesia and Bandung City?
There are lots of places and websites where you can find useful information about Indonesia and Bandung, for example you can find: here, here and here.

About Program Sessions

1. Reflection and Quiet Time
A session at the start of each day to inspire participants and reflect on issues relevant to the conference themes. The usual format involves a short presentation, followed by a period of silence to reflect on the theme(s) discussed. There is also an opportunity for sharing any new insights.

2. Talk Show Plenary Sessions
A talk show plenary sessions will have a theme for each day. Each session will involve a panel of speakers expressing their perspectives and life experiences.

3. Skill Workshops
A practical expression of creativity in various mediums - music, dance, drama and art. Participants will share the outcomes of their workshops at the end of the forum.

4. Family Group
Time each day is spent in small groups of around 10 people, where each individual is invited to share his/her life story. It is an opportunity to deepen relationships and build mutual trust amongst participants.

5. The World Café
Whether in small groups or in complex systems, it is through human conversation that we discover shared meaning, access collective intelligence, and evolve the future together. The World Cafe as a metaphor is a guiding image for this core process.

6. Open Space
It is a way to convene people for a conference, retreat or meeting. "Technology" in this case means 'tool' - a process; a method. Its essential core is the invitation to take responsibility for what you love. The remarkable outcome of this simple idea is that when participants do so, the needs of both the individual and the collective are met.

7. Action Project with Local Community
There will be a special time of a whole day for all participants to visit the Local communities in West Java area and working together doing social work.

8. Cultural Night
Each country represented at the conference will be offered an opportunity to share their history, culture and customs. The intention is to build greater understanding of the diversity of this region, and respect for each others traditions and history

The Organizing Team

Abdullah Alwazin currently is a volunteer in IofC Indonesia, and also a part timer English teacher in some colleges and institutions. He graduated from a nine months leadership program in India, Asia and beyond called Action for Life 3. His interests are in drama and environmental issues. In this international youth forum, Wazeen will be acting as program manager.




Ahmad Fikri Arief is involved with various charities program and NGO. Arief has an extensive experience within the voluntary sector as an activist, campaigner and fundraiser for youth and peace issues both national and international. The role he plays within the International Youth Forum is very rewarding and offers a great learning opportunity. In his spare time he enjoys sightseeing, and also enjoys socializing with friends.

A. Hairul Umam is a dynamic trainer, lecturer and researcher at state Islamic university Jakarta . Currently, he is a manager program of Initiatives of change Indonesia . It is international world wide movement of people come from different faiths, cultures, religions, ages, countries who believe that change start from individual . He is one of the first selected participants from Indonesia who joined in action for life, a nine month leadership training based in India , South East Asia, Europe and Africa . He has been involving in various organizations of youths, multi faith dialogue, and event organizers either nationally or internationally for many years.

Ahmad Zahir is one of the commissioners in the council of Management Students Association at UPI, and he is a leader in the Junior Youth Muhammadiyah Association in West Java. He is also a productive activist for education and social development in West Java. He was chosen as an Indonesian delegate for the Asian Youth Forum 2006 and serves as one of the people who inform the MDGs (Millennium Development Goals) for their missions in Indonesia especially in West Java. He is active in many national and international activities.









Binsar Pakpahan is a PhD student at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, faculty of theology. This young vicar based his dissertation on a project of remembrance as a basis of forgiveness and reconciliation, actively engaged in hosting anti-corruption learning network, percussion and leadership workshops, and deeply concerned in inter-faith dialogue. Binsar is very much involved in youth projects both national and international level, theological and social issues, as speakers, resource person, and organizers, and since the 12th Asia Pacific Youth Conference is happy to join IofC Indonesia family and serve as public relation for International Youth Forum.








A. Fajar Kurniawan currently is manager for center of religious and civilization studies. Formers of Board Muhammadiyah Junior Youth Association, director of Center for Japan Studies, Chairman of Indonesia Youth Congress, etc. He has an extensive experience on youth issues both national and international. He is one of Indonesia Youth that become member of International Youth Forum in Bucharest and Paris.










Favor Adelaide Bancin is a vicar at Gereja Kristen Protestan Pakpak Dairi (Pakpak Dairi Protestant Christian Church), and also works as volunteer in some youth Christian organizations, such as member of Youth Commission at Communion of Churches in Indonesia (CCI) in Jakarta, member of YMCA Metro Jakarta. He is also involved in Interfaith Dialogue Seminars and Interfaith Camps, and as speaker in youth interfaith dialogue seminars, such as in APAY (Asia Pacific Alliance of YMCA) 1st Youth Assembly August 2006 in Kuala Lumpur. He realized that the current issue is a part of his daily life and become fully committed to it.









Husnul Khitam studied at Islam traditional school that becomes an activist and dialogue builder on local wisdom and identity oriented development. He is planning to take his masters degree on rural sociology. This energetic young man is active in some youth organizations such as Moslem Students Association, Indonesian Farmer Association, and joined IofC Indonesia because he wanted to see a peaceful inter-cultural dialogue and build cooperation and mutual understanding among fellow human. Husnul will be acting as main coordinator of the program.








Lusiana Rumintang serves as treasurer in IYF 2008. Lusiana is a good, fun, and loving person who develops a great passion for world culture (economic system, film, ethnical music, and folklore), children development, as we ll on space and astronomy. Currently she is working as a children self-help book scriptwriter and popular management literature editor. Moreover, she is also building a discussion groups for street youths on Eastern Jakarta. Being involved with IofC Indonesia, Lusiana is now very much interested in enhancing the potential of Indonesian youngsters to have depth understanding on global issues.

Mubasyir Ahmad Anwar is a dynamic and creative youth. He graduated at Bina Nusantara University. He is currently the information system manager of some projects in Indonesia. He is one of youth businessman. He has been involved in various youth activities.

Rosi Siti Rachmawati is a leader Gender Department Development, and as Board of Muhammadiyah Junior Youth Association. She is one of participant connecting future of British Council. She has involved in various gender issues.

Dinnur Garista is a student leader in the Islamic State University of Jakarta. He is active in Green Community Jakarta a non profit organization that focus on campaining the green lifestlye to students in schools and universities in Indonesia. In IYF 2008, he is part of fundrising program team.

Jessica Piesesha is a senior student of International Affairs department in University of Pelita Harapan, Cikarang, West Java. She love to have social activities in her spare time. In 2007, she become the organizing team of ASEAN Peace Camp called Bridge of Youth in Bali. In IYF 2008, she is active on fundrising program.

Kasfiyullah or Kezep is a creative designer. He is a fresh graduate in philosophy departement of University of Gajah Mada, Yogyakarta. Currently working as a freelancer in some advertising agencies in Jakarta, and with his creative work will make the IYF 2008 atmosphere more attractive.

Banda Arya is a young activist who are have a passionate on international affairs. Currently study at International Affairs department of Al-Azhar Indonesia University in Jakarta. He is actively involve with many social activities. In IYF 2008 team, he is part of public relation team.

Aidul Fitri or Pipit serves as public relation team in IYF 2008. He is currently a student on philosophy department of State Islamic University in Jakarta. His work more on leadership training for youth and student in some schools in Jakarta and Bandung area. Youth action on achieving MDGs is his main work focused. With his extensive and broad network within youth movement and activist in Indonesia will support much IYF team work.

M. Faliq is a young social activist currently serves as Muhammadiyah Junior Youth Association leader in West Java province. Spare of his time as a student of University of Padjajaran in Bandung, he actively involve with many NGO's on youth, environment, social, and healthcare as a volunteer. Faliq is a good and fun person who acting as member of IYF 2008 accomodation team.

Davie is a student leader in Indonesia University of Education in Bandung. His interest are in economic and management espescially on small-medium enterprises and cooperation. With his group, he support and trained some local farmer communities with entrepreneurship skills. In IYF 2008 he serves as program team.

Firdaus Mubarik

Organizer

Initiatives of Changes (IofC) is a global network committed to building trust in the whole world. This organization is supported by people with various cultural, national, and religious backgrounds. They have the same goal of making changes in society through individual knowledge and relationships. IofC Indonesia was founded in 2003 and has held many events of national and international scale, like the 12^th Asian Pacific Youth Conference “Healing the Past, Hope for Future: Creating a Culture of Peace” (July 2006), the Anti-Corruption Workshop (September 2006), the Youth Camp for Peace “The Role of Youth Toward Peace and Harmonious Society (March 2005 and July 2006), discussions and public campaigns in schools and universities in Jakarta and Depok focusing on the themes of ethics, pluralism, and peace (2003 – 2007) and also leadership training (2003 – 2007). read more...

Centre for Religion and Civilization Studies is a learning organization which committed to create civic culture based on religious and humane values. The mission of centre is to articulate thoughts and ideas from new perspectives. These thoughts are verbalized into the development of alternative initiatives which reflect problem-solving matter related to Islam, Muhammadiyah, Indonesia, and strengthening the civil society in Indonesia. The values of centre are Independency, Justice and Freedom. Read more...