10/40 IMPACT World Conference on Youth and Community Service Bangkok, Thailand December 18, 2003 - January 3, 2004
The World Youth Congress will convene in Bangkok, Thailand from December 18 - January 3, 2004. The event is an ambitious project sponsored by the World Youth Department of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventist Church in cooperation with its organizations based in Thailand, the Mission College, the Seventh-day Adventist Medical Foundation, the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA), the Ekamai International School and the Youth Department of the Thailand Mission of Seventh-day Adventists.An approximate attendance of 2000 youths from around the world will participate in this noble cause. Prior to the congress young people (Ages 16 - 30) from every continent of the world will have a one full-week (December 18-30, 2003) hands-on exposure in youth-oriented service programs to the community in Thailand.
SCOPE OF ACTIVITIESAssisting youth to be winners in the area of at-risk behaviors such as unsafe sex, drugs, violence, AIDS, etc. Provide existing and potential youth and their leaders with training and on-the-job experience to assist the people of Thailand.