Around the World with JCI: the 2008 Grand Slam Honorees
We talked to last year’s Grand Slam Award recipients to learn about their experiences attending all four 2008 JCI Area Conferences back-to-back. Read more.

Register now for the JCI Africa and Middle East Conference in Yamoussoukro, Côte d'Ivoire
Join other members to meet, learn and grow in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire. Register today.

Special Registration Price for the JCI Asia-Pacific Conference in Nagano, Japan
Unite with members from the Asia-Pacific region at the JCI Area Conference for the special price of $250 USD until April 4, 2009. Register now.

2009 JCI Leadership Summit at the United Nations in Geneva

GBX Connects Members to Global Network
JCI members belong to a global community of young active citizens. Now, through the Global Business Exchange (GBX), a service of the International Chamber of Commerce-World Chambers Federation (ICC-WCF), members can tap into an even larger international database of opportunities. Read about this new service.

JCI News now on Twitter and Facebook
Stay up to date with JCI News on Facebook and Twitter and see who else from the JCI network has joined too. Join the JCI Facebook group, and follow us at jcinews on Twitter.



Back to the Basics of Finding New Members
To find new members in today’s world, most people turn to technology: But the most effective form of recruitment is still word of mouth. Read about how to harness the power of people in the age of technology.

JCI Partners with UNESCO for Positive Change
Through a new Memorandum of Understanding, JCI will join with UNESCO in developing youth-focused training programs. Learn about how JCI and UNESCO are strengthening their global partnership through a series of joint training programs, thanks to a new Memorandum of Understanding signed February 18 in Paris.

Register for JCI Official Courses at the JCI Area Conferences
Your trip to the JCI Area Conference is the best time to take advantage of the JCI Official courses: JCI Achieve, JCI Presenter, JCI Designer, and JCI Trainer.Register now for your Area:

Nominations Open for JCI TOYP and JCI CYEA
Do you know someone who creates positive change by exceling in his or her field? Has a creative young entrepreneur caught your attention with his or her innovation and social responsibility? Are you one of them?

Submit your application for the JCI Ten Outstanding Young Persons of the World (JCI TOYP) or the JCI Creative Young Entrepreneur Award (JCI CYEA) programs online. Read more about the programs including detailed rules.

Look for updated program kits online that guide National and Local Organizations through the process of organizing JCI Programs locally soon. E-mail questions to programs@jci.cc

Branding JCI in 2009
The 2008 JCI Strategic Planning Committee set ambitious goals for our organization, including creating a clear, strong and unified public image. To accomplish this goal, we have begun researching across the JCI global network, and now we want to hear from you. Look for our survey soon to take an active role in defining JCI to the world. Keep an eye out  for more information on the branding process soon.

World Malaria Day 2009
On April 25, celebrate the global effort to prevent malaria with World Malaria Day 2009. Read about how JCI members are taking action against malaria across the globe with the JCI Nothing But Nets campaign. Get involved in your local community to raise awareness about malaria.

Wanted: Your Voice
Do you have a story about a great local project? Or about your Local or National Organization's global partnership for development? JCI News wants your input! Check the Your Voice page to see if you have a good story about one of the upcoming JCI News topics. Contribute now and share Your Voice.