WHAT Is The MCYL ABOUT?

The Mona Campus Youth League is the University of the West Indies, Mona arm of Generation 2000 [G2K]. Generation 2000 [G2K] is the young professional affiliate of the Jamaica Labour Party.

The MCYL is primarily concerned with the intellectual enrichment of political thought for the student population at the U.W.I Mona. To this end the League functions as a conduit through which an increased level of political, social, economic and environmental awareness can be achieved.

The aim of the organization is realized in several ways, the most prominent of which involves weekly meetings and discussions about issues of national interest. Prominent members of Jamaica’s political directorate generally address our weekly meetings. These include Opposition Spokesman on Education Andrew Holness MP, Opposition Spokesman on Youth, Community Development and Sport James Robertson MP, President of G2K Senator Dr. Christopher Tufton. During this academic year meetings will be complemented by leaders in business, diplomacy, entertainment and the environment.

In that regard we realize that persons will be better able to influence the political process and more specifically, change its execution, if they better understand the dynamics that are at work.

The MCYL not only facilitate discussions on topics of national interest but also topics of an international scope. The MCYL understands that in today’s globalized world there must be some amount of discourse on issues such as globalization, the environment and the CSME to name a few.

MCYL participates in volunteer initiatives. We strongly believe that every privileged Jamaican must give some time, effort and assistance to those less fortunate than us. It is noble efforts like volunteering that will pull Jamaica from the rut it currently finds itself in.

The MCYL believes in youth coming together in relaxed settings. We therefore encourage our members to participate in sessions, drink-ups and other easygoing social gatherings. The MCYL will in this academic year host and collaborate in several hype sessions, drink-ups and cocktail receptions both on and off campus. These events not only allow members to have fun but to also establish those crucial linkages that are needed to survive in the 21st century.

Being a member of MCYL/G2K is a mutually rewarding experience. You are able to most importantly directly influence the future trajectory of our beloved country and better yet liaise on a one to one basis with our political, business and other civil society leaders. You will also begin to understand the realities of Jamaica’s political landscape and so be better able to navigate and find feasible/pragmatic solutions to critical issues that plague our society.

The Time For Change is Now Young People.

YOUTH EMPOWERMENT THROUGH ACTION