Hi all,

I'm in the process of planning/putting together a podshow that will bring exposure and awareness of major issues and questions faced by youth internationally in today's world.

From youth in military service to the shocking reality of the AIDS crisis in developing nations, the State of the Youth Nation will present weekly(?) the experiences and impressions of us, the world's young, and feature panel discussions with experts to further underscore the relevance of these topics.

Using the topic of youth in military service as an example, the show might present a report from a person from a location where children have been involved in combat, a report from a teenager in England, participating in a combined cadet force program, and a discussion with a group of experts.

But this cannot become a reality without your participation! I'm looking to you, the great, engaged, excited, and connected members of TIG to be the voice of youth in your country, and contribute ten-minute reports to the show.

How will this all work? It's very simple. Start by writing a brief proposal: it needs to include the topic you want to talk about; what personal connection, if any, you have to it; how it affects you, your peers, and your country/region; what resources you have available to record your report; and a brief outline of your proposed report: what perspective will you be taking, any individuals you will be interviewing (who,why).

Please keep in mind that, as this is an entirely voluntary project, I cannot provide you with equipment to make your recordings, nor funds for computer time to digitise and upload your report.

Proposals, show suggestions, and comments are all welcome: please email them to youthnation@thoughtguy.com!