National Youth Service
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In the 21st century, an increasing number of young people are enrolling in civilian or non-military national services, generally referred to as National Youth Services. Civilian national services have been instituted for varying reasons, such as to foster national unity; to make conscription more equitable; to provide young people with experience, perhaps to improve their employability; to achieve certain social objectives, such as helping poor people or the environment; or to allow students to fund their education. Civilian national services have been formed in over 30 countries. Examples include:
- Canada's Katimavik
- Costa Rica's Trabajo Comunal Universitario
- Chile's Servicio Pais
- China's Poverty Alleviation Relay Project
- Germany's Zivildienst
- Indonesia's Kuliah Kerja Nyata
- Israel's Sherut Leumi
- New Zealand's Conservation Corps
- Nigeria's National Youth Service Corps
- Singapore's National Cadet Corps
- The Gambia's National Youth Service Scheme
- the United Kingdom's Community Service Volunteers
- the United States' AmeriCorps
- the United States' Conservation Corps
- National Youth Service (Seychelles)
