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CYP Pacific

CYP South Pacific

The Commonwealth Youth Programme Pacific Centre is located in Honiara, Solomon Islands and is one of four Centres established to serve the member countries of the Commonwealth. The Pacific Centre responds to youth development for 14 countries, small states and territories of the Commonwealth. These 14 countries together have a total population of 31,082,298 million people. 

There are some similarities of history across countries serviced by Pacific Centre. The smallest, Tokelau, lying between New Zealand and Hawaii has an estimated population of about 1,500 and the largest in the group, Australia, has a population of 20.6 million. English is the main language in use however other indigenous languages are also used.

In Focus

Plan of Action for Youth Empowerment

The Plan of Action is the guiding framework for Commonwealth cooperation on youth affairs, underpinning the work of the Commonwealth Youth Programme (CYP)

Young Solomon Islander of the Year

2008 Commonwealth Day Celebrations were a very special occasion for the youth of Solomon Islands

CYP Diploma

The CYP Diploma in Youth Development Work is delivered in 45 countries by 27 Universities and training agencies across the Commonwealth

Youth Caucus

Youth Caucus

Youth Caucus leads a network of young people which spreads across all 53 countries of the Commonwealth

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