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Inos inks proclamation for youth leadership
Employees of the Division of Youth Services, Department of Community and Cultural Affairs, Gov. Eloy S. Inos, staff, volunteers, and 2014 Summer Youth Empowerment Camp students group up on the stage near the track and field at the Ada Gymnasium in Susupe.
(Jayson Camacho)
Joining Inos in the signing of the proclamation were the 2014 Division of Youth Services Youth Empowerment Summer camp volunteers, staff, and children, 2014 Liberation Day Queen candidates, youth empowerment speakers, Department of Community and Cultural Affairs’ numerous departments, and DCCA Secretary Laura Ogumoro.
“I encourage the youth, parents, public and private schools, all youth organizations, community and elected leaders in the CNMI to proactively engage and support the activities and programs planned throughout the month,” Inos said.
According to Ogumoro, the youth were involved in setting up the event this year.
Youth speakers included Marielle Kapileo, who gave welcoming remarks; Dena and Liyelmatau Gideon, who did the proclamation reading; Alisha Villagomez, who read the DYS youth prevention activities; a poem reading by Jodeen Fredrick and Franica Masga; and Isaac Anderson taking charge of the closing remarks.
“Our education system, both public and private, plays vital roles in providing essential learning tools and continues to prepare our children and youth to take on leadership roles, thus inspiring them to envision, plan, and to create a more sustainable future for their lives and their community,” Dena said.
Liyelmatau said the power of youth groups speaking publicly about their needs, interests and their experiences has made and will continue to make an impact on the lives of the children and youth everywhere.
“This empowerment tool will in turn produce a community of resourceful youths helping other youths in need,” Liyelmatau said.
Activities set for DYS Youth Prevention and Youth Leadership Month include a summer camp at the Gilbert C. Ada Gymnasium from June 23 to July 11, DYS Tanapag Youth Center’s summer program from July 21 to Aug. 28 on Tuesdays and Thursdays, summer camp at Kagman Community Center from July 21 to Aug. 15 from Mondays to Fridays, and a youth session at the Gualo Rai Youth Center for “aggression replacement training” in August.
