Yvote: Breaking Silence Youth And The Electoral Process

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Youth Vote:  Breaking Silence in the Electoral Process 

The impending for the

Philippine presidential elections

call

youth’s political involvement.  To

ensure a promising future for

good governance

politics, the interest and capacity of young people to

in

participate

meaningfully in the elections and in the political life of their communities, is a

matter of critical importance.  The following issues are worth exploring:  • • •

What is the nature of the political interest and engagement among young people? What are the youth’s insights concerning the electoral process and Philippine politics in general? How can youth participation in the elections be strengthened?

? The Youth in 05102010: More than Just Warm Bodies

The Power of the Youth Numbers – Voters – Non Voters • Influence – Peer to Peer • What are your common issues – Peer to family • What are your family issues

• Mobility – Voters/non Voters come together naturally • Connectivity – Mass technology – Other funded • Language

Where Youth Go Mobility: Voters/non Voters come together naturally in concentrated groups of intense emotion and intimacy

1.School 2.Entertainment areas 3.Religious gatherings 4.Family gatherings

The Unfortunate Truth TEE S

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The Experience

In the Beginning…. • YPS 2008: Attitudes towards good citizenship • March 2008: Looking forward with the MDGs • The Youth Vote Philippines Portal: From YPS Project to Multi Group National Activity

pth of Participation: Social Networking vs Volunteeri

The OBAMA EXPERIENCE: Possible or Not???

Are the candidates REALLY listening?

14 Million Internet Users 100k Broadband Connection

Party Building: Giving the Youth Structure

? The Youth in 05102010: More than Just Warm Bodies