The YCW works to create a society, which actively supports, respects and values the God given dignity of each person. We will consciously uphold basic human rights, especially the right to meaningful and just work. We will educate for global awareness and solidarity. Through taking action and reviewing in our communities, young people will discover the deepest meaning and mission of their lives.  
 
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WITNESS THROUGH ACTION: YOUNG PEOPLE AND THE MDGS

Our Commitments and Call to the Church and Civil Society

We commit ourselves to become active in the struggle against hunger, poverty, discrimination and exclusion, and to build up a world of peace and justice.

We commit ourselves to think and act responsibly in both our presonal lives and in our communities, in support of achieving the Millennium Development Goals.

We call upon other young people to share their experiences with others thereby encouraging one another to take up the challenge to engage in social, political and economic issues.

We call upon Church and civil society leaders to support and accompany young people in their actions to eradicate poverty and hunger.

We call upon Church leaders to be witnesses to young people, of faith lived in action for justice and equality.

We call upon civil society to hold governments accountable to their promise to achieve the Millennium Development Goals.


Declared by:

  • Young People at WYD08
  • Caritas Australia
  • International Young Catholic Students
  • International Young Christian Workers
  • International Movement of Catholic and Agricultural Youth
  • International Movement of Catholic Students


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The Australian YCS and YCW would like to acknowledge Campion College Australia and the Youth Hostels Association NSW for their generous support of our WYD08 program.
 

                

 

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All Year Round

Monday Nights

weekly - Endeavour Hills YCW Group, Melbourne

weekly- Salisbury Group, Adelaide

fortnightly - Fitzroy YCW Group, Melbourne

Wednesday Nights fortnightly- Mt Waverly YCW Group, Melbourne

 

April 08

11-13: National Team Meeting 5, Adelaide

26 - 4/5: International Days Pay Appeal

 

May 08

1: May Day

1-4: International Days Pay Appeal

 

July 08

7-13: Days in the Diocese - WYD

14-20: World Youth Day, Sydney