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        Who are we?
 The Commonwealth Youth Programme Asia Centre is one of four regional centres of the Commonwealth Youth   Programme (CYP) of the Commonwealth Secretariat, London, UK. It is the youth development and empowerment   wing   of the Commonwealth Secretariat. The CYP is the only international, intergovernmental agency devoted   entirely to   youth development. The other regional centres are located in:
  • Africa: Lusaka, Zambia
  • Caribbean: Georgetown, Guyana
  • South Pacific: Honiara, Solomon Islands (temporarily in Brisbane, Australia)
        Vision
 CYP Asia Centre envisions a society in which young women and men are empowered to develop their full potential   and are able to maximise their participation in development and democracy, shaping the present and future of their   communities and societies.
        Mission

 CYP Asia Centre’s mission is to provide young citizens of the Commonwealth with critical knowledge, skills and   opportunities effectively in the development and governance of their communities and societies. In doing so we   assist ministries, national youth organisations and other stakeholders to build the enabling environment for youth   development and participation. We support the efforts of Commonwealth member countries in the formulation of   policies and development programmes which effectively address issues and concerns of young women and men in   Asia.

       Who do we serve?
 CYP Asia Centre serves the young people of the Asian Commonwealth countries. These countries are:
 
        What are our programs?
 CYP Asia Centre promotes CYP initiatives in the Asia Region, which fall under the broad categories of:
        Who do we work with?
 In addition to our collaboration with governments of member countries, CYP Asia Centre has a long history of partnership and collaboration with local, national and international youth organizations and development agencies. 
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 partnership and collaboration with local, national and international youth organizations and development agencies.