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On 29th April 2010 IARS was awarded the Silver grading for a Youth Mark assessment carried out by three young assessors. The Youth Mark is a quality standard designed for organisations that provide services for young people. 

On 26th April, IARS' Director, Dr Gavrielides, and Programme Director, Mr Parle, met with Hon Peter Lindsay MP, Member for Herbert, Australia. Mr Lindsay visited the IARS offices as part of his parliamentary study tour around the world. One of the primary tasks of the study tour was to explore models of youth-led research and youth-led policy for application in Australia. IARS provided details of its work and examples of best practice. The seeds of a fruitful relationship have been planted.

Ajla Siljak did a two week internship with IARS during February 2010 as part of a British Council sponsored ‘Intercultural Navigators’ Programme. Ajla said: "The main aim of the British Council’s ‘Intercultural Navigators’ programme, apart from creating young leaders, is helping and teaching young people how to accept differences. This means encountering and overcoming differences, stereotypes and prejudices.

IARS' vinvolved Youth Empowerment Project has successfully completed all evaluation stages, and achieved full REACH accreditation for "youth involvement". The award certifies that IARS is offering high quality opportunities for young people and provides a safe and positive environment for their development.

We are looking for office space for 8 people (3 full time and 5 part time) in central, south or south east London, zones 1, 2 or 3. Ideally we would like one of the desk spaces to have its own private space. We would consider sharing with other organisations and we would prefer fully serviced premises. Meeting rooms and accessible facilities are necessary requirements.

Main contact: Dr. Theo Gavrielides, Director, Tel: 07720057750 or 020 7960 0219 Email: T.Gavrielides@iars.org.uk