Youth Work Week is an annual celebration of youth work organised by the National Youth Agency (NYA) since 1993. This year, for the first time the NYA has partnered with the Commonwealth Secretariat, making it a truly international celebration, bringing together 54 countries across six continents.
In recognition of this partnership, Youth Work Week has adopted the Commonwealth Secretariat’s 2012 theme, Connecting Cultures. The campaign aims to highlight the role of frontline youth workers in supporting young people and communities across the Commonwealth, to foster positive relationships and a sense of belonging.
In addition to events and celebrations being organised locally, local authorities and youth organisations have been submitting case studies to the National Youth Agency to showcase the value of youth work to their local community. The case studies, posted on the NYA website, demonstrate how this year's theme can be interpreted and delivered through a variety of ways including community cohesion; arts; sport; intergenerational projects; training; mentoring and supported community development.
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