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#iwill is a UK-wide campaign that aims to make social action part of life for as many 10 to 20 year-olds as possible by the year 2020. Through collaboration and partnership it is spreading the word about the benefits of youth social action. 
The programme aims to increase overall participation of young people in meaningful social action from 40% to 60% by 2020, with a particular focus on deprived areas.
Young Manchester has launched their new fund for the City that will enable children and young people to take part in outdoor activities and enjoy residential trips to expand their learning.
The Outdoor Learning and Adventurous Activity Fund has commissioned £40,000 which will enable 19 Manchester based organisations to run 22 different activities over the next nine months. 
Would you like to share a story of your activity as part of the 2018 Spirit of Manchester Story Week in September?
The Labour Party has issued a consultation document on youth services.
They state that "Youth services do a vital job in our communities. The benefits they provide for young people are real and long-lasting. However, with direct government funding to local authorities falling by a half since 2010, youth services have seen significant cutbacks as councils seek to make savings. This means that a generation of young people could potentially be left without the opportunity to play a full part in our communities."
Are you aged 14 – 19, and interested in learning new creative skills and find out more about working in an art gallery? 
Over the next two years, the ideal candidate will work closely with the trustees of Voluntary Youth Manchester in co-ordinating an opportunity for the community-based youth work sector to come together and, drawing on VYM’s own resources and strengths, undertake an audit of and develop VYM’s practice in responding to issues of equality and diversity. 
The Youth Buzz Awards are back and bigger than ever! Celebrating the positive work of young people across Manchester. 
Do you know a young person or work with a group of young people aged 11-19 years* that you think deserve to be nominated for an award?
The Manchester Safeguarding Boards (MSB) comprises the Manchester Safeguarding Adults Board (MSAB) and the Manchester Safeguarding Children Boards (MSCB). The Boards share an Independent Chair, Julia Stephens-Row; and are supported by the MSB Business Unit. 
Do you fancy yourself as the next David Attenborough? If you're between the ages of 11 – 24 and have a passion for nature, this is the perfect opportunity to get creative and share your story with others. 
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