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YOUTH ACTION NETWORK [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-08-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Sociology of Childhood and Adolescence
- Social Problems
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Global Youth Volunteer Network
1, record 1, English, Global%20Youth%20Volunteer%20Network
correct, Ontario
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- GYVN 2, record 1, English, GYVN
correct, Ontario
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Global Youth Network 3, record 1, English, Global%20Youth%20Network
correct, Ontario
- Global 3, record 1, English, Global
correct, Ontario
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Global Youth Network exists to provide [people] the opportunity to connect social justice education with action. Through [its] grassroots initiatives by working in solidarity with [its] diverse projects and partnerships, [it fosters] young leaders to create change in [the] world. 3, record 1, English, - Global%20Youth%20Volunteer%20Network
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Sociologie de l'enfance et de l'adolescence
- Problèmes sociaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Global Youth Volunteer Network
1, record 1, French, Global%20Youth%20Volunteer%20Network
correct, Ontario
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- GYVN 2, record 1, French, GYVN
correct, Ontario
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Global Youth Network 3, record 1, French, Global%20Youth%20Network
correct, Ontario
- Global 3, record 1, French, Global
correct, Ontario
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-02-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Economic Co-operation and Development
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Canada World Youth
1, record 2, English, Canada%20World%20Youth
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- CWY 2, record 2, English, CWY
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Canada World Youth envisions a world of Active, engaged global citizens who share responsibility for the well-being of all people and the planet. Canada World Youth's mission is to increase the ability of people, and especially youth, to participate actively in the development of just, harmonious and sustainable societies. Organizational goals : To foster the acquisition of the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values necessary for active community involvement; To create a network of people of different backgrounds and cultures united by mutual respect and understanding; To establish partnerships with countries, organizations, communities, groups and individuals that will serve as a basis for effective action. 3, record 2, English, - Canada%20World%20Youth
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Coopération et développement économiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Jeunesse Canada Monde
1, record 2, French, Jeunesse%20Canada%20Monde
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- JCM 2, record 2, French, JCM
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La vision de Jeunesse Canada Monde est celle d'un monde aux citoyens actifs et engagés qui, ensemble visent à assurer le bien-être de toutes et de tous à l'échelle du globe. Jeunesse Canada Monde a pour mission d'accroître la capacité des gens, et plus particulièrement des jeunes, d'intervenir de façon dynamique dans le développement de sociétés justes, harmonieuses et durables. Buts organisationnels : Favoriser l'acquisition des connaissances, des compétences, des attitudes et des valeurs qu'exige un engagement communautaire véritable; Créer un réseau de gens de cultures et de milieux différents unis par le respect mutuel et la compréhension; Établir, avec des pays, des organismes, des collectivités, des groupes et des personnes, des partenariats qui déboucheront sur des actions concrètes. 3, record 2, French, - Jeunesse%20Canada%20Monde
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités nacionales canadienses
- Cooperación y desarrollo económicos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- Juventud de Canadá en el Mundo
1, record 2, Spanish, Juventud%20de%20Canad%C3%A1%20en%20el%20Mundo
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
- JCM 1, record 2, Spanish, JCM
feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-04-02
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Names of Special Years, Weeks, Days
- Sociology (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Youth Week
1, record 3, English, Youth%20Week
correct, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information obtained from the Youth Action Network. All across Canada, young people are freely contributing their time and energy for the benefit of our communities. Youth Week is a time for youth to come together and celebrate the good they bring to our country. The goal of Youth Week is to motivate and inspire young people across Canada to contribute to their community year-round. Youth organizations, community groups and young people are organizing for the Week events such as community service days, forums on youth leadership, environmental clean-ups and local benefit concerts. The driving force behind Youth Week is the Youth Week ’97 Planning Council; Youth Action Network, in Toronto, being the headquarters. 1, record 3, English, - Youth%20Week
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Désignations d'années, de semaines et de jours spéciaux
- Sociologie (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Semaine de la Jeunesse
1, record 3, French, Semaine%20de%20la%20Jeunesse
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information obtenue d'Action jeunesse. La Semaine de la Jeunesse est une célébration annuelle qui a eu lieu durant la première semaine du mois de mai dans plusieurs pays du monde. L'objectif est de motiver et inspirer les jeunes à s'impliquer dans leurs communautés à l'année longue. Au Canada, des organismes jeunesse, des groupes communautaires ainsi que ces jeunes individus organisent des événements tels que des journées de service communautaire, des forums de jeunes, des corvées environnementales et des concerts bénéfices locaux. Nous espérons projeter une meilleure image des jeunes dû au reportage des activités de la Semaine de la Jeunesse 1997 ainsi qu'aux reportages spéciaux sur des groupes jeunesse et profils de jeunes chefs de file. La force motrice de la Semaine de la Jeunesse est le conseil de planification de la Semaine de la Jeunesse 1997; Action Jeunesse, à Toronto, en étant le siège. 1, record 3, French, - Semaine%20de%20la%20Jeunesse
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Renseignement reconfirmé en 1997 avec Action jeunesse. 2, record 3, French, - Semaine%20de%20la%20Jeunesse
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Semaine des jeunes
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-04-02
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Sociology (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Generation 2000
1, record 4, English, Generation%202000
correct, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information obtained from the Youth Action Network. The organization does not exist anymore. 1, record 4, English, - Generation%202000
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Sociologie (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Génération 2000
1, record 4, French, G%C3%A9n%C3%A9ration%202000
correct, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignement obtenu d'Action jeunesse. L'organisme n'existe plus. 1, record 4, French, - G%C3%A9n%C3%A9ration%202000
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2007-04-02
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Sociology (General)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Youth Action Network
1, record 5, English, Youth%20Action%20Network
correct, Ontario
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- YAN 2, record 5, English, YAN
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- World Affairs Canada 3, record 5, English, World%20Affairs%20Canada
former designation, correct
- WAC 2, record 5, English, WAC
former designation, correct
- WAC 2, record 5, English, WAC
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
YAN(Youth Action Network) is dedicated to helping youth become more informed and actively involved in order to move towards a just and sustainable society. We strongly believe in the ability of youth to affect change in the world. We understand the need for a stronger voice and for greater participation in our local and global communities. The main functions of YAN are to provide information and promote action. YAN is a national non-profit youth organization based in Toronto. 1, record 5, English, - Youth%20Action%20Network
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Information confirmed by the organization, Toronto. 4, record 5, English, - Youth%20Action%20Network
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Sociologie (Généralités)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Action jeunesse
1, record 5, French, Action%20jeunesse
correct, Ontario
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- Canada mondial 1, record 5, French, Canada%20mondial
former designation, correct
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information confirmée par l'organisme, à Toronto. 2, record 5, French, - Action%20jeunesse
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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