The Commonwealth Youth Programme, also known as CYP, is an international development agency working with young people between the ages of 15 and 29.
[1] CYP has a head office in London with four centers in Africa (Lusaka, Zambia), Asia (Chandigarh, India), the Caribbean (Georgetown, Guyana), and the Pacific (Honiara, Solomon Islands).
The awards, presented to Commonwealth citizens aged 15–29, showcase the work of outstanding young people who are leading initiatives ranging from poverty alleviation to peace building.
The awards demonstrate to leaders and other policy-makers the importance of young people’s role in development.
For the 2022 Awards, to mark the celebration of the Platinum Jubilee of Elizabeth II, Head of the Commonwealth, The Queen's Commonwealth Trust (QCT) has joined as a partner to offer a selected applicant two years of flexible funding of £20,000 a year, as well as coaching opportunities and organizational development support.