The Emerging Pacific Youth Leadership Program (EPYLP) 2015-2016 gave young pacific people the opportunity to gain the valuable skills and knowledge required to become leaders in their chosen fields and in their communities. EPYLP blends culture with leadership skills to empower and educate emerging leaders through collaborative forums, workshops, and training. 

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The EPYLP aims to:

• provide a safe space for youths

• promote open youth-to-youth communication

• encourage a close-knit peer group 

• build multicultural bridges

• enhance leadership development

• hold regular Youth Council meetings to explore local community/youth issues 

• allow young people to transform feelings about issues affecting them into music, dance and performance

• send a positive message throughout the community.