Pacific Youth Leadership And Transformation (PYLAT)
In partnership with PACIFICA Women (Christchurch Branch) and several other agencies, the Ministry of Pacific Island Affairs is leading the Pacific Youth Leadership and Transformation (PYLAT) project in Christchurch. This programme is designed to identify young Pacific leaders and immerse them in real life situations, enhance their aptitude at problem solving, and improve their leadership skills. The centrepiece of the project involves a simulation of the New Zealand parliament (parliamentary select committee format). About 80 youth/students will take on roles such as members of parliament, speaker/chairperson, civil servants, consultants, journalists, lobbyists, and event organisers. The simulation will take place in Christchurch from 12 to 16 April 2010.

For more information visit the PYLAT Facebook website.

To download a PYLAT application form (due date 22 February 2010), click here >>