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CYPRUS YOUTH CLUBS ORGANIZATION (CYCO)

CYPRUS YOUTH CLUBS ORGANIZATION (CYCO). Onset of the institution of Youth Clubs in Cyprus. The institution of Youth Clubs traces its origins in the foundation of the first Youth Club of Agios Amvrosios (province of Kyrenia) in 1968.

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CYPRUS YOUTH CLUBS ORGANIZATION (CYCO)

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  1. CYPRUS YOUTH CLUBS ORGANIZATION (CYCO)

  2. Onset of the institution of Youth Clubs in Cyprus • The institution of Youth Clubs traces its origins in the foundation of the first Youth Club of Agios Amvrosios (province of Kyrenia) in 1968. • The institution of the Youth Clubs developed throughout the Cypriot cities and villages until the Turkish invasion in the summer of 1974.

  3. Support for the young refugees • During the decade 1974- 1984, several Youth Clubs were formed as part of the measures adopted for the support of the young refugees to cope with the challenges of their social condition. • Participation in activities such as theatre, dance, painting and sports helped the youth to overcome their feelings of frustration and pessimism.

  4. Expansion of the Youth Clubs within the community • From the early 80’s until now, numerous Youth Clubs were and still are being established outside the refugee settlements. • The youth of Cyprus found a wide variety of ways to express themselves in a positive way in the Youth Centers –which are founded by their own initiative.

  5. The Youth Clubs after CY joined EU-2004 • The Youth Clubs were increasing and so was the need of an Organization which would be the coordinating instrument of all the Youth Clubs in Cyprus.

  6. CYCO • In 2007, Cyprus Youth Clubs Organization was founded. • Continuation of a previous confederation that was responsible for the Youth Clubs. • New image and identity aiming to correspond more efficiently to the needs of the Youth of Cyprus. • CYCO resumed its efforts to provide the youth of Cyprus a coherent framework within they can develop active participation in the local, national and European level.

  7. CYCO today • CYCO, the Cyprus Youth Clubs Organization, is now the Secretariat of the youth clubs in Cyprus • Is a nonprofit, nongovernmental organization. • Today there are 116 Youth Clubs in the Republic of Cyprus with more than 8000 members. • CYCO encourages the young Cypriots not only to participate in a variety of European youth projects, but also to consolidate the learning they gain and disseminate it in their urban and rural communities.

  8. Youth Clubs • They support opportunities for young people to develop their physical, social, cultural, emotional, and cognitive abilities. • Youth Clubs are social and recreational centers targeting young people ages 13 to 35. • While participating in structured and periodic activities, young people experience achievement, leadership, enjoyment, friendship, and recognition www.cyco.org.cy

  9. Affiliations • CYCO is an active member of the European Confederation of Youth Clubs (ECYC). • http://www.ecyc.org/ • Active member of the Cyprus Youth Council • Full cooperation with the Youth board of Cyprus and the Youth in Action National Agency!

  10. Our website: www.cyprusyouth.org

  11. Thank you for your attention • Elena Asprou • Programmes Support and Implementation officer

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