China’s extraordinary economic growth and active diplomacy are already transforming East Asia, and future decades will see even greater increases in Chinese power and influence. For that reason, Ministry of Youth and Sports Affairs, Republic of Indonesia, organized China-Indonesia Youth Exchange Program, where ten youths from Indonesia are given the opportunity to learn the youth and economic development in the Bamboo Curtain country.

During this event, the Indonesian youths visited Beijing Sports Center, Indonesian Embassy in Beijing, Summer Palace, Bao Shu Tang, All China youth Federation, and Tiananmen Square.

Karina Putri, Jogjakarta representatives for this youth exchange, served as Assistant Youth Leader during this ten-days programme,

On November 28th 2011, ASEAN community gathered in Consulate Generale of the Republic of Indonesia in Houston, USA to show cultural richness of South East Asian Nations through an event titled ASEAN Cultural Evening.

This event was initiated by General Consul of Republic of Indonesia in Houston, Al Busyra Basnur, in cooperation with General Consul of Vietnam, Le Tzung, Honorary Consul of Thailand, Charles Foster, and the Director of Asia Society Texas Center, Martha Blackwelder.

Mr. Basnur stated that this event aimed to promote the development of ASEAN countries, relations between ASEAN and the States, and also 19th ASEAN Summit in Bali.

The Consulate General invited the alumnae of Indonesia-Canada Youth Exchange Program (ICYEP) to participate in this event. The alumnae performed Mambri Dance (Papua), Ngarojeng (Jakarta), and Saman Dance (Aceh). Ulya Niami Efrina Jamson, Jogjakarta representative for ICYEP 2010, was one of the invited participants during this event.

The delegates of  Indonesia-Korea Youth Exchange Program (IKYEP) 2011 has successfully participated in this program. The program itself took places in Seoul, South Korea from November 5th to 15th, and Solo, Central Java, from November 16th to 26th.

During this event, ten youths from each country met and shared their experiences through art and cultural workshop and visiting several cutural institutions in both countries. Indonesian delegates are led by Ms. Rosih from Ministry of Youth and Sports Affairs, while South Korea delegates are led by Ms. Kim Eun Sin from Ministry of Gender and Family Issues.

For further information about Indonesia-Korea Youth Exchange Program 2011, you may check the video report here.

Coordinating Minister on Social Welfare Dr Agung Laksono, Minister of Youth and Sports Dr Andi A. Mallarangeng, and nine minister and senior officials on sports after the meeting.

Yogyakarta Special Province will host an ASEAN sports ministers meeting on December 13-15 to discuss the possibility of forming an ASEAN official sports body, one of its organizers said.

“The main agenda of the meeting will be among others discussing the effort to build a common agreement among ASEAN member states to set up an ASEAN sports body,” Lalu Wildan, deputy for harmonization and partnership to the youth and sports minister, said on Wednesday.

ASEAN now had an official body which only dealt with youth affairs and the body held a meeting once every year, he said following a meeting with Yogyakarta Governor Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono X.

“Therefore, Indonesia through the youth and sports ministry has initiated an ASEAN sports ministers meeting as part of efforts to set up an ASEAN official sports body,” he said.

He said the formation of the official sports body of international standard was a milestone to promote ASEAN sports. In principle, the official sports body would facilitate coordination among ASEAN member states in the sports field.

“As such, there will be a permanent body in charge of formulating policies in the sports field. It would be better if what we have agreed upon and considered strategic would be jointly formulated by forming a secretariat,” he said.

He said the ASEAN sports ministers meeting would be the first ever held in the world. So far, six of 10 ASEAN member states had confirmed a plan to take part in the meeting.

Source: http://www.antaranews.com/en/news/77900/yogyarkarta-to-host-asean-sports-ministers-meeting

IYC Participants distributing questionnaire on SEA Games at Bundaran HI.

In order to enliven SEA Games 2011, Ministry of Youth and Sports Affairs Republic of Indonesia organized Indonesian Youth Camp 2011 on , an event that gathered Indonesian youth from high school students, scout members, alumnae of youth exchange, and youth organization from Sabang to Merauke. PCMI Jogja are represented by Danis Sriwijaya (AIYEP 2010), Arief Rizky Bakhtiar (SSEAYP 2010), Nilam Hamid (IYE Finalist 2011), and Scholastica Pribadi (IYE Finalist 2011).

During this camp, the delegates are requested to join discussion session with reputable speakers from Indonesia such as Kemal Surianegara (Governing Board of Indonesian Council on World Affairs and Secretary General of Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry), Jimly Asshidique (Chairman of Constitutional Court Republic of Indonesia, 2003-2008), Bima Arya Sugiarto (Lecturer and Politician), and Dik Doank (youth activist).

Bima Arya delivering his speech about youth role in the globalization era.

The delegates also participated in joint activities such as cultural performance and SEA Games campaign in Bundaran HI.

The main activities on IMYEP 2011 are:

1. Courtesy Visit, to

Ministry of Youth and Sports Affairs of Malaysia, Malaysia Tourism Council, Malaysian Sports Institute, Malaysian Youth Council, and Indonesian Embassy Kuala Lumpur.

2. Institutional Visit, to

National Museum of Malaysia, Malaysia Museum of Textiles, Malaysian Youth Development Academy in Batu Gajah, Radio TV Malaysia, TV 1 Malaysia,  Kerupuk Lekor home industry, C-tee Salon, and Gerbang Malam Malaysia

3.  Homestay in Pulau Pinang, and

4. Cultural Performance in Sungai Duri.

For the continuation of this program, Indonesia will be the host for Indonesia-Malaysia Youth Exchange Program 2012.

* Tarasita Gilar is now taking her Master of Informatics Business in Universitat Mannheim, Germany.

Introducing the discussion facilitators for the 38th SSEAYP (SSEAYP 2011)
(from left to right):
1. Thanit Kongkaew (Hlek) – Thailand (TPY 2003) : Corporate Social Contribution
2. Daisuke Kimura (Kimkim) – Japan (SWY 2003) : International Relations (Japan – ASEAN Cooperation)
3. Carmela D. Barcelona (Maica) – Philippines (PPY 2006) : Health Education (Measures against HIV/AIDS)
4. Siti Sinta Rini (Rini) – Indonesia (IPY 2000): Food and Nutrition Education
5. Asri Wijayanti (Asri) – Indonesia (IPY 2003) – Cross-cultural Understanding Promotion
6. Eugene Sosing (Eugene) – Philippines (PPY 2007) – Youth Leadership Development
7. Pia Adiprima (Pia) – Indonesia (IPY 1997) – School Education
8. Hj. Muhammad Faisal Bin Haji Nurdin (Faisal) – Brunei Darussalam (BPY 1996) – Environment (Climate Change)

1.
On Thursday, July 28, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will hold a delivery ceremony of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan Award in 2011 and a reception held at the Iikura Guest House.

2.
Recipient of the award this time as many as 68 individuals and 30 organizations (Award recipients from Japan there are 16 individuals and 3 organizations. Award recipients from abroad there are 52 individuals and 27 organizations). Letter of Appreciation will be awarded to the recipients, and in addition the individual recipient will receive a sheet of silk cloth Furoshiki (Furoshiki is a traditional Japanese piece of cloth which is usually used as a wrapping cloth goods to be carried or stored).

3.
At this year from Indonesia, on the main services that contribute to improving mutual understanding between Indonesia and Japan, Foreign Minister Award will be given to two organizations, namely the Centre for the advancement of academic excellence in research and policy studies, and for publication on Islam and social issues in Indonesia and Southeast Asia (PPIM) and The Ship for Southeast Asian Youth Program (SSEAYP) International Indonesia.

4.
During this time many people actively engaging in various fields of international relations with Japan, and contributed greatly to increase friendly relations between Japan and other countries. Award is intended to express appreciation for individuals and organizations who have contributed prominently in this activity.

Source:http://www.id.emb-japan.go.jp/news11_32.html

The main purpose of this event is that the students could learn more and be involved in globalization. There was exhibition, cultural performances, seminar on globalization, and English debate competition. This event itself took place in SMAN 6 Yogyakarta.

During this event, we joined the exhibition and shared the information of International Youth Exchange. We also performed Tari Janger for the cultural performance.

IMYEP:
Tarasita Gilar
Nilam Hamid (reserves)

ChIYEP:
Karina Dwi Nugrahani Putri
Yustia Ekarina (reserves)

ICYEP:
Laksmi Amalia
Annisia Dwi Baehaki (reserves)

SSEAYP
Drajad Sarwo Seto
Surya Darma (reserves)

AIYEP
Aldorio Prasetyawan
Hambar Riyadi (reserves)

Should you have any inquiries, you may contact the committe. We thank you for your cooperation. Congratulations, and good luck!