CARICOM

Youth Ambassador

Program 

The CARICOM Youth Ambassador program aims to educate young people about and encourage their participation in regional integration and development, as well as advise policymakers on formulating development policies and programs which address youth needs and concerns.

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Youth Ambassador Programme (CYAP) is the Community’s mechanism for deepening levels of youth participation and partnership in regional integration and in broad social and economic development processes.

CARICOM Youth Ambassadors (CYAs) are a regional network of young Caribbean nationals mandated by CARICOM Heads of Governments to advocate for and educate young people about regional priorities such as HIV and AIDS and the CARICOM Single Market and Economy.

CYA's perform a dual role, addressing youth issues at the national level within a regional strategic framework, as well as bringing national issues to the attention of the Region’s policy makers and planners.