The Winners of WSYA 2009 have been selected...
Up to 100 participating countries made it possible to have a great number of fabulous entries that take action in the cause of the UN Millennium Development Goals.
The over 600 projects were evaluated in a three-round judging process by an international jury of 20 experts in the fields of youth engagement, new media and social entrepreneurship. Please find the winners under "Contest 09".
The WSYA winners will take centre stage in Monterrey, Mexico during the United Nations Global Forum on ICT and Development and WSA Winners Celebrations in June 10-13, 2009. They will showcase their projects to government and business leaders, representatives of civil society and the international community.
We would be happy to find many of you at the WSA Gala Events too...
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The World Summit Youth Award (WSYA) is the global contest for online or mobile initiatives to raise awareness and help resolve the most pressing global issues.
If you rely on the web for creating culture, overcoming gender inequality, lack of education and access to clean water or to address hunger, poverty, disease and environmental degradation, then you should take part!
The World Summit Youth Award showcases you as young developers and serves as a platform for people from all UN member states to work together on the efforts of reaching the Millennium Development Goals!
The rewards are global recognition within the United Nations, invitations to the WSYA Winners events in Mexico and networking contacts on a global scale.
Please let us spread the word about how you’re helping reach the MDG’s with innovative use of the Internet!
The WSYA Volunteer Team
We invite you to develop inspiring Internet Content to promote and achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) set by the United Nations to create a humane, just and liveable world.
H. E. Mrs. Suzanne Mubarak - Founder & President of the Suzanne Mubarak Women’s International Peace Movement
"For young people, ICT has become a crucial life-skill, a means of building capacities and bridging gaps. It is a window into a world of infinite possibilities, experiences and horizons.
Today, as technology continues to shrink our world, we have the opportunity to connect together on a much deeper level than ever before. What better objective than to resort to ICT itself in fulfilling aspirations and facilitating the foundations for a more peaceful and harmonized world. I am counting on youth as the “Future Social Entrepreneurs for Peace” to keep the Internet lively and updated with fresh ideas.
I am honored to be a Patron of the World Summit Youth Award that inspires young people from all over the world to create innovative digital solutions for global concerns and to build bridges of tolerance and respect across borders."
Commissioner Benita Ferrero-Waldner - Member of the European Commission responsible for External Relations and European Neighbourhood
"The world's younger generations play a crucial role in shaping our planet's future and manage globalization. They are the future architects of a global order and international ambassadors of free and fair societies.
The United Nations' Millennium Development Goals are at the very heart of these efforts. Since their adoption Europe has consistently delivered on its aid promises and we remain on track to reach the agreed targets. But financial assistance and political impetus are not enough. We need responsible young leaders to realize our ambitious goals around the globe. It is time to turn our collective commitment into political action for development. For that, we certainly need a new generation of young leaders with bright ideas and courage. Europe is counting on you!"
Mag. Gabi Burgstaller - Provincial Governor of "Land Salzburg", Austria
"Who else is to determine the fate and future of our planet but you, the young and rising generation? Voice your ideas, articulate your dreams and claim your stake in the political process.
The world is facing many challenges: The world financial system needs to be reformed. Climate change with all its negative effects is becoming more and more a threat. Poverty and hunger world wide still are to be made history. "Universal primary education" for all boys and girls alike is "Millennium Development Goal No. 2". We do our best to achieve it. No sooner will we overcome the challenges than we are ready to say "we can". We need to globalise our personal conviction that we can make it happen. We will hand the young and hopeful the necessary tools to shape and make their dream come true. The global competition of the World Summit Youth Award is a most welcome contribution."
Lynn St. Amour - President/CEO of the Internet Society (ISOC)
"On behalf of the Internet Society, I'm happy to congratulate the World Summit Youth Award for the terrific work it does in encouraging creative young people to use Internet and ICT technology to improve their world. The success of this programme highlights the importance of innovation and of a global open Internet. And, it clearly illustrates how important the Internet can be in pursuit of the Millennium Development Goals. The Internet Society has always believed that the Internet can help improve quality of life for people everywhere. With the help of these awards, young people around the world are putting that principle into practice."
Peter A. Bruck - Chairman of the Board, World Summit Award
"The United Nations Millennium Development Goals are - especially amongst young people - mostly unknown. Nevertheless, governments wont display the necessary resoluteness to forcefully fight hunger in the world, to cut in half poverty until 2015 and to guarantee education for all - unless young people take action and fight for it. The World Summit Youth Award focuses its efforts to encourage young designers and e-Content creators to address UN MDGs through media such as Internet and Mobile Contents."
