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R.I.P.A. Promotes the Fight against Negative Ethnicity in Kenya
Released:  9 December 2008
Kenya is on the spotlight again! This time positively; as a humble country from where the celebrated president-elect of the United States traces his paternal roots. The spectacular performance in the recently concluded Beijing Olympics where Kenya scooped 14 medals to claim top position in Africa was yet another opportunity for Kenya to shine in the international arena. The beautiful flora and fauna which has made Kenya a darling for tourists and its hospitable people is yet another score for the country only but to name a few.

Dabesaki’s Niger Delta Advocacy project wins the RYC Innovative Project Award (RIPA)
Released:  28 November 2008
Dabesaki Mac-Ikemenjima, Regional Youth Caucus Representative, Nigeria has won The RYC Innovative Project Award (RIPA) of GBP 500. Dabesaki is one of the second RYC Innovative Projects Award (RIPA) recipients, following the submission of his project, the Niger Delta Advocacy and the other winning project being Reproductive Health Awareness Campaign for Young people by Samuel Kavuma-Uganda.

The Countdown has started......
Released:  27 November 2008
The dance4life Zambia countdown has started. 29th November 2008, a Saturday before World AIDS Day, all those who have taken action for Dance4Life will unite to celebrate their work and victories.

Kuomboka Youth Group scoops the prestigious Commonwealth Silver Award
Released:  25 November 2008
One of The 2007/08 Commonwealth Youth Development Award winners, the Human Rights Advocacy and Awareness project based in Mongu, about 600 kms from the capital city Lusaka in Zambia, was happy to officially receive their Silver award. The handover ceremony took place on 21st November 2008.

Open Education Resource Certificates Awarding Ceremony
Released:  13 November 2008
The commonwealth youth program regional center for Africa (CYP RCA), under the youth and sustainable Livelihoods (YESL) programme conducted Open Education Resource (OER) Certificates Awarding Ceremony.

Youth Association of Zambia Pledges to Impart ICT Skills in Youths
Released:  12 November 2008
The Youth Association of Zambia (YAZ) is an organization that aims to empower young people.

Zain and Commonwealth Youth Programme partner with Students Partnership Worldwide to support Dance4life programme
Released:  31 October 2008
Zain and Commonwealth Youth Programme partner with Students Partnership Worldwide (SPW) to support Dance4life programme.

Dance4Life - Inspiring Young People
Released:  1 October 2008
Inspiring young people to take a leading role in pushing back HIV and AIDS

Commonwealth Deputy Secretary-General Ms. Masire-Mwamba visits CYP Africa Centre
Released:  25 September 2008

A Positive Voice from Young People on the Fight against HIV/AIDS
Released:  28 July 2008
A recent placement visit by Commonwealth Youth Programme Regional Centre for Africa (CYP RCA) to various schools in the central province –Zambia, revealed a strong spirit in the fight against HIV/AIDS by young people.