Explore this interactive story on CYP’s 40 years of championing young people’s engagement in decision-making and development
In just under a week, Commonwealth youth ministers will meet in Papua New Guinea to discuss strategies for youth development.
The theme for the meeting - ‘Young People at the Centre of Sustainable Development’ - emphasises the importance of youth participation in development.
This year, the Commonwealth Youth Programme (CYP) is celebrating 40 years of championing young people’s engagement in decision-making and development.
Take a journey through CYP’s history, looking at the people and events that gave rise to youth participation in development, and CYP’s work to unleash the vast potential of young people in the Commonwealth.