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Join the Global Youth Anti-Corruption Network (GYAC) by February 22

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Youth groups from around the world have joined together to fight corruption in their countries. The Global Youth Anti-Corruption Network (GYAC) connects and supports youth organizations fighting corruption through sharing experiences, ideas and resources.

Members share experiences, ideas and resources via an online social network, video conferences, and events. GYAC also works with musicians to create global songs against corruption and supports journalists in their fight for greater transparency and accountability.

The network was formed in 2010 at the first Global Youth Anti-Corruption Forum held in Brussels. The Forum gave young civil society leaders, musicians, and journalists - many of whom come from fragile states - a space to exchange their experiences with fighting corruption through reforms.

The network is already present in more than 20 countries worldwide and is providing its members opportunities to learn, share and represent themselves in international platforms. It now announces its second open competition for all interested organizations to be part of the network and attend its second annual forum in Nairobi.

GYAC wants to expand its membership to include new organizations. The expanded GYAC network will meet in April, for its second annual forum in Nairobi.  If selected a member, your organization will be invited to join us in Nairobi for this exciting event, which will open to you a lot of opportunities to enhance your work on anti-corruption. 

To Apply You Must Have:

  • Proven track record in activities that promote good governance, transparency, and accountability 
  • Led by and/or centered on youth aged 16–35 
  • A youth representative able to attend the Nairobi conference scheduled for end of April 2011 
  • The representative should be proficient in English 


Complete and submit the attached application form to gyac.open.competition@gmail.com by Tuesday, February 22, 2011.

The World Bank Institute is helping the GYAC strengthen its capacity, including through south-south exchange.

Check out the Voices Against Corruption website.

Listen to the song from the Global Anti-Corruption Song Competition.

Read a press release from last year's event.

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