The national children's forum "We are Leaders of Belarus" will be held on May 18-19 at the National Centre for Arts and Crafts for Children and Youth of the Ministry of Education, BELTA was informed by the centre.
The national children's forum "We are Leaders of Belarus" will be held on May 18-19 at the National Centre for Arts and Crafts for Children and Youth of the Ministry of Education, BELTA was informed by the centre.
It is expected that 105 participants will attend the forum, including members of the republican coordination council of youth parliaments, winners and prize-winners of the regional stages of the republican review contest "Leader of the Year", the contests "Children's and Youth Parliament", "Young Journalist in a City Friendly to Children", and leaders of children's and youth public associations, and student self-governance bodies. As informed by the centre, the forum will feature the final stage of the "Leader of the Year" contest (its theme will be "Leaders of Belarus: Our Contribution to the Motherland"), interactive and discussion platforms, a round table, a presentation of social projects and initiatives, and a meeting with parliamentarians.
The forum is aimed at fostering a sense of civic responsibility and social activity among children and youth, and stimulating the work of leaders of children's and youth public associations and student self-governance bodies. Among its goals are also the support of children's and youth initiatives and social projects aimed at developing the volunteer movement in Belarus.
The forum is organised by the Ministry of Education, the National Centre for Arts and Crafts for Children and Youth, and leading republican children's and youth public associations and organisations.