The World Congress of Youth is taking place in Stirling from Saturday 30th of July until 8th of August 2005.

The 3rd World Youth Congress will bring 600 of the world’s most dynamic young activists in the field of sustainable development to Scotland from 120 different countries (including 100 from the UK).

The congress offers a unique opportunity to meet and work alongside young people who are really doing things and going places. This event sets a new standard for international youth events, and will be the
largest and most inspirational gathering of its kind for young people taking place anywhere in the world in 2005.

There is a strong role at the Congress for young journalists, cultural performers (e.g. dancers / actors / film makers / musicians), as well as for those with an interest in sustainable development, but less personal experience in this area.

Delegates will join forces with young Scots to undertake hands-on community action projects across Scotland, and will help shape international policy by documenting and showing governments what young people are doing to achieve the UN Millennium Development Goals.

Finally, we aim to give every delegate an amazing time in Scotland - one that they will never forget!

We are looking for as many young people who have been active with their communities to apply to come to the congress. This can be done via the Scotland 2005 website (http://www.scotland2005.com). We would like as many young people from the UK and in particular Scotland to apply. For more information, please click on the World Youth Congress Website (www.scotland2005.org)