Belize Youth Movement:

The Belize Youth Movement is the youth arm of the People’s United Party, responsible for the promotion of political, educational, cultural and sporting activities among its members as well as carry out general Party work aimed at preparing the youth members of the party for working towards the fulfillment of the aims and objectives of the Party.

VISION OF THE BYM:

Young people are recognized not only as future leaders, but as actors of society today, with a direct stake in the development process. We believe that young people should participate in the decisions taken today about the resources of tomorrow. We aim at moving forward with the peaceful constructive Belizean revolution, and spreading the message, the goals and the vision of the People’s United Party promoting education, teaching leadership skill and preparing youths for a brighter, safer and better future.

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Creating young leaders, hope, opportunity and results

Functions:

The activities of the BYM shall be aimed at preparing the youth members for working towards the fulfillment of the aims and objects of the P.U.P, as defined in Article 2 of the Constitution and at promoting political, educational, cultural and sporting activities amongst its members.

The Belize Youth Movement also plays a significant role in addressing the social ills affecting our young people of Belize.

Membership:

The National Executive of the BYM consists of: a President, a Vice-President, a Secretary, an Assistant Secretary, a Treasurer, a Chief of Staff, a Public Relations Officer, and one member from each district of Belize (Total 13), and meets at least once every three months.

Role:

The National Executive of the BYM shall:

1.  Convene the annual conference,

2.  Be responsible for guiding and coordinating the functions of the respective constituency chapters,

3.  Draw up an annual program for consideration of the Annual Conference and approval of the National Council, and

4.  Submit a quarterly report of its activities to the National Executive.

Current Members of the BYM National Executive:

Vice President – Ramir Villanueva

Secretary – Nikiesha Lima

Assistant Secretary – Ian Baptist

Chief of Staff – Cicely Kelly

Treasurer – Marlon Trujillo

Public Relations Officer – John Tesecum

Orange Walk District Rep – German Novelo Jr.

Corozal District Rep – Josue Perez

Belize District Rep – Vito Fonseca

Cayo District Rep – Ernie Contreras

Stann Creek District Rep – Rodwell Ferguson Jr.

Toledo District Rep – Manuel Cal

 

Email Address: bym_pup@hotmail.com

Facebook Account: BYM Youths http://www.facebook.com/bymyouths#!/bymyouths