Patron’s Message
Dr Shirley Lim
President of Research Communication International
As Patron of RGS-ICYL since its inception in 2006, I can say that RGS-ICYL is one of the first movers in the region to garner the region’s top female youth leaders to grow lasting relationships around shared Purpose, Energy, Affirmation, Knowledge and Sustainability.
Through its bi-annual Congresses since 2006, RGS-ICYL has connected over a thousand outstanding female youth leaders across more than 20 countries, propelling leadership values and sustainable best practices across school and community life.
Each ICYL Congress marks new PEAKS of attainment linked to the Theme that is carefully selected to reflect the needs of the season globally. This year’s theme around Social Enterprise focuses on the heartbeat of RGS-ICYL- to make a difference as a leader in the vibrant and evolving society of our time!
The emphasis this year is broad- not only on social enterprise ventures or movements which are highly significant but more importantly on the Spirit of Social Enterprise. This spirit of social enterprise is in the heart of value-driven leadership whether in schools, tertiary institutions, governments, business or social organizations.
RGS-ICYL’s Theme this year therefore focuses on People-Centred leadership as a life goal. Understanding and valuing self and others is crucial. As in all RGS-ICYL Congresses therefore, participants will be provided with PEAKS™ Leadership Profiling Technology to be a supportive platform for enhancing their personal leadership strengths and propensities. Youth Leaders will be led to see strength and beauty in every nature and experience team strength and synergy in their leadership journey.
RGS ICYL 2012 