Belize Youth Challenge Programme | Ministry of Human Development Belize

Belize Youth Challenge Programme

The Belize Youth Challenge (BYC) is a revision and upgrade of the National Youth Cadet Service Corps (NYCSC) which was established on October 1st, 1999. Over the years, the Corps programme evolved to one that was managed by civilians with support from Belize Defence Force Volunteers and in November 2016, the NYCSC was transferred from the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports to the Ministry of Human Development, Social Transformation and Poverty Alleviation.

The Belize Youth Challenge is modelled off of a similarly successful Youth Challenge Programme run by the Louisiana National Guard in the USA and was established with their technical support. BYC is partnership between the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Human Development, Social Transformation and Poverty Alleviation.

The program is jointly managed by the Belize Defence Force and the Community Rehabilitation Department.

What is the Belize Youth Challenge?

Who Can Apply?

Why Should I/My Child Apply?

Mentorship Program

How to Apply

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  • Contact Us

    Ministry of Human Development Headquarters West Block, Independence Plaza, Belmopan, Belize Telephone: (501) 822-2246 or 2161 or 2684 Fax: (501) 822-3175
    E-mail: senior.secretary@humandev.gov.bz

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