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THE NATIONAL YOUTH COUNCIL “ POLICY IN PRACTICE”. PRESENTED DURING THE PURES PUPILS VISIT TO MPYG 20 TH JUNE 2019. INTRODUCTION. The National Youth Council (NYC). State corporation domiciled in the Ministry of Public Service, Youth and Gender Affairs
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THE NATIONAL YOUTH COUNCIL“POLICY IN PRACTICE” PRESENTED DURING THE PURES PUPILS VISIT TO MPYG 20TH JUNE 2019
INTRODUCTION The National Youth Council (NYC) • State corporation domiciled in the Ministry ofPublic Service, Youth and Gender Affairs • Established upon enactment of the National Youth Policy (NYP) (2007) and the NYC Act (2009). • The Council is a Youth empowerment platform, specifically an advocacy unit on youth issues inKenya • Collaborates with relevant stakeholders in enhancing youth participation andinclusion in all spheres of national development.
THE VISION… Youth Empowerment • Authority or power given to someone to do something. • The process of becoming stronger and more confident, especially in controlling one's life and claiming one's rights.
THE HOW… Empowerment requires an economic and social base; political will; adequate resources and a supportive legal and administrative framework; Structure A platform
NYC ACT, 2009 • Act: (of Parliament) is a law made by parliament; a bill that has passed all three Readings in each House and has received the Presidential assent.
FUNCTIONS/ CURRENT PROGRAMMES Involve youth in decisionmaking and planning Ensure youth Representation / inclusion / participation by facilitating appointment into Boards; committees;