IYPS2008 and the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)

The 7th July 2007 marked the halfway point since the Millennium
Development Goals (MDG´s) were launched by the United Nations and the
target date of achieving these wide-ranging targets, covering
eradication of poverty, environmental sustainability and improved
global health, of 2015.

On that day, we formally announced that the third International Young
Professionals Summit, IYPS 2008, will be held from 19th to 22nd
August 2008 in Manchester, England and will have the theme "How young
professionals can help to achieve the Millennium Development Goals".


The aim of the Summit is to bring together young professionals for
networking, capacity building and information sharing around this
core theme and specific topics covered will include:
- Governance, economy and education
- Women and gender equality
- Healthcare and HIV / AIDS
- Environmental sustainability

You can learn more here: http://www.iyps.org.

The registration process is now open and applications close December
14 2007.

If you are a young professional passionate about making the world a
better place and taking positive action towards the MDGs, either
through your working life or in a voluntary capacity, you should
apply today! Even if you are not sure at this stage whether you can
make it, we encourage you to apply - you are under no obligation to
attend if selected!

Download an application form from this link:
http://www.iyps.org/iyps08/IYPS2008_Application_Form.doc