Our Work
In a good collaboration, mutual understanding is the foundation that comes from recognizing, understanding, and accepting the differences of one another. By achieving this combination, we can then learn and collectively grow as a community. C asean sees the importance of supporting the citizen of the world mindset, thus we have been working with partners to initiate activities under our three scopes of focus: Business & Sustainability, Learning & Talent Development, and Arts & Culture.
ASEAN Youth Speech Contest
ASEAN Youth Speech Contest is a platform for ASEAN’s youth to express their thoughts, ideas, and concerns on crucial issues related to ASEAN community building and sustainable development.
Since the first edition in celebration of the ASEAN Day 2020, this flagship youth program has explored a variety of themes as follows:
2020
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August: “ASEAN as One is ASEAN Way”
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October: “Sufficiency for Sustainability”
2021
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April: “From Self to Sustainable Society”
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August: “From Recovery to Resilience of ASEAN”
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October: “Do More Together”
2022
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August: “Pride of ASEAN”
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October: “Good Balance, Better World”
2023
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August: “Embracing ASEAN Diversity”
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October: “Good Balance, Better World”
2024
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August: “Shaping the Future of Sustainable ASEAN”
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October: “Surviving in Global Boiling”
By participating in the ASEAN Youth Speech Contest, young people will develop valuable skills, including public speaking, research and analysis, critical thinking, and confidence building. They also contribute to important discussions, and play a proactive role in shaping a better future for the ASEAN region.
Objectives
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To raise awareness among the youth about ASEAN solidarity and connectivity.
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To promote youth’s actions to achieve a resilient and sustainable community.