Arctic Youth Network

Published purpose

This project aims to build capacity and increase international engagement of Arctic youth through: (1) an Arctic youth-serving organisation database/ecosystem and information-sharing system to help Arctic youth be aware of organisations and corresponding opportunities in the North and Arctic (engagement, education, travel, employment, funding, etc.); (2) the Exchange, a program that support, mentor, and amplify the voices of youth through the publishing of digital content and editorial material, bringing together creative youth from diverse backgrounds and providing a medium for the exchange of ideas, news, and pertinent Arctic stories on an individual, community, and global scale; (3) the expansion of AYN Working Groups, to create and sustain youth-led fora for discussion and project development and research on specific themes relevant to Arctic youth; (4) the representation and participation of AYN youth to conferences, institutes, and other Arctic bodies and governments and having them present on panels or presenting at conferences, symposia, and other events, and; (5) the development of policies and procedures to align AYN with best practices in NGO organisational management and ensure compliance with funder’s financial and administrative requirements.