Five years ago, a group of young people founded Young People We Care to promote youth-led development through building the capacity of young people in Ghana and beyond to be active change makers and to also direct engage young people in development issues such as the Millennium Development Goals, HIV/AIDS and International Migration. We have had tremendous success over the past five years including: hosting more than 60 global anti poverty campaigns, supporting young people on three occasions to have a voice at the Global Forum on Migration and Development and bringing together over 80,000 young people for inter-generational dialogues on development issues with policymakers and people who matter most in development.
Recall, that for the 2nd time we were selected for an award by the United Nations Volunteer in recognition for our innovative voluntary support in the area of youth-led development on International Volunteers Day and also as a as a Regional Lead Agency by Youth Service America. Organizations such as ours, which is supported by volunteers, funds from individuals and some amount of small grants from donor organizations rarely do well in such difficult environment.
As the holiday season approaches, we’d like to thank you for your moral support. The exciting accomplishments would not have been proudly achieved without you.
As YPWC gets stronger, we have innovative ideas on how engage young people in promoting sustainable development. However, we would not be able to realize our noble vision without your support. As the year draws to a close for a new year, please think of YPWC if you are considering supporting a youth organization that aims to create a better tomorrow through the active engagement of young people. We need your help to keep this important work alive!
We have the vision, so having your generous support can ensure that our work is done in a more structured and forward-looking manner. Here’s what your donation will provide:
• With a $5 donation you can support the travelling cost to schools where we have Development Education Clubs.
• With a $15 donation you can buy programs, posters and refreshments for community and school events.
• With a $50 donation you can sponsor an online consultation on a key issue such as poverty and MDGs and Migration.
• With a $125 donation you can sponsor a development oriented campaign such as STAND UP 2011.
• With a $500 donation you can support a Fundraising and Advocacy Training for youth.
• With a $1500 donation you can support a 4 young people to implement innovative activities on Global Youth Service Day in April 2011.
• With a $5000 donation you can support the August 2011, Road to Rio + 20 Regional event in Accra-Ghana.
Please help us move into 2011 with a guaranteed mission of educating and informing youth on key development issues; inspiring youth to take action; encouraging youth participation in global issues; identifying and building sustainable partnerships aimed at youth development; and providing young people with tools and resources for effective action. Your donation can be made easily and securely on our partner’s page (Omprakash) (full link at: https://omprakash.org/DonationForm?go=DonationForm&p=166)
If you need more information on our fundraising strategies please contact Shantell at: shantell.scott@ypwc.org or Tel: +233-3220-52537
Thank you in advance and we look forward to sharing much good news with you throughout 2011 in the spirit of co-development and solidarity.
With very best wishes,
Michael Boampong
Founder and Advisor, Young People We Care
michael@ypwc.org
Shantell L. Scott
Executive Director, Young People We Care
shantell.scott@ypwc.org
