IDF Young Leaders in Diabetes Programme 2017

Ms. Zanique Edwards was selected to represent the association at the IDF Young Leaders Programme in Abu Dhabi December 4th - 9th.

MISSION

The IDF Young Leaders in Diabetes (YLD) Programme is the key driver in enhancing the lives of young people living with diabetes. The Young Leaders are committed to raising awareness of diabetes by being a powerful voice for prevention, education, access to quality care, improved quality of life, and the end of discrimination worldwide. The IDF YLD Programme supports IDF and its Members in reaching its strategic goals.

AIMS

The IDF YLD Programme aims to reach the following goals:

1. Be a voice for young people affected by diabetes worldwide;

2. Identify and support the development of Young Leaders in the international diabetes community;

3. Empower and educate Young Leaders to support the mission of YLD and IDF by strengthening the IDF Members. (Encourage young people to become active volunteers in their local association.)

View our 2^nd YLD Newsletter here.