1. House of Delegates Meeting
20 / 40 Focus Group
House of Delegates Meeting
ASPOA / ASSR Conference – Korea 2017
Mr. Ronaldo Lora

2. Overview Definition of Terms Vision and Mission 3 Fold Commitment
Proposals
The 20 / 40 Challenge
Rejoinder

3. Young Adults
The transitional stage from the physical and psychological development in entering legal adulthood aged 20 – 40 years old.

4. Challenges Young Adults Face
FAMILY
ISSUES
FRIENDS, RELATIONSHIPS
PERSONAL
IDENTITY
STABLE
WORK OR JOB
SCHOOL,
PEER PRESSURE
POVERTY,
MONEY &
FINANCES

5. Hope despite the Challenges

6. Vision and Mission

7. 3 Fold Commitment
3 Fold Objectives - measure of the progress that is needed to reach the destination
commits to the improvement of the quality of life of young ostomates and those with related surgeries, aged between 20 to 40 years old.
provides a peer support network where young ostomates can seek non-medical advice and friendship.
works hand in hand with the International Ostomy Association

8. Proposals and Plans
Typically the most effective in producing desired and lasting change. –
1. influencing individuals’ knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and skills;
2. increasing social support; and
3. creating supportive environments, policies and resources.

9. 1. Focus Group Desk
Establishing the 20/40 Group Desks – symbolical representation of giving opportunites for young ostomates, to meet, organize and help
Let me present to you what are the fundamental elements in establishing the 20/40 FG namely its objectives, brief overview of activities, plans and a rejoinder.
Objectives:
1. Provide an opportunity to assemble and exchange life situation information among the young ostomates.
2. To establish a worldwide network of “young” motivated contacts.
3. To provide a forum to identify problems encountered by this generation and initiate a process to address these problems.

10. Focus Group Desk is a Symbol
In 2008, proposed the establishment of the 20/40 Desk during the AOA 8th Asian Conference in Tokyo, Japan;
They have a network of young people working along side JOA.

11. Forming 20/40 Groups in the Regions of Asia and South Pacific
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12. Initiate / Revive the 20/40 Focus Movement
a group of people working together to advance their shared political, social, or artistic ideas.

13. 2. Linda Aukett Young Adult Award
In recognition of the exemplary contribution of young ostomates in every member association
The procedures for selection are nominated by the ostomy association. What do we expect from the young leader recognized – greater involvement…

14. In Honor of Linda Aukett
Linda Aukett - Linda served as the Advocacy Chair for the UOAA. In this role, Linda touched countless lives with her tireless crusade as the voice of ostomates on every level of government, making sure that we could pass through airport security with dignity and that our ostomy supplies will continue to be paid for by our insurance companies.
In addition to Linda’s work with the former UOA and the UOAA she served as a counselor for Youth Rally for 20 years. In this role she touched many lives that will carry on her legacy of caring and support for many years to come
Co-founder of the 20/40 Focus Group
Voice of Ostomates
Counselor for young people for 20 years.

15. 3. Young Leaders Council
Representatives from different countries that will comprise the 20/40 Committee
They are the 20/40 Committee for the Region guided by the IOA 20/40 Consultant. With the advent of Online Meetings, ….

16. Line up of Activities Awarding of the LA Young Adult Award
March 2017
Formation of 20/40 Group Desks & Young Leaders Council per member country
May 2017
Online Meeting Young Leaders Council – Election of Officers
October 2017

17. 20 / 40 Challenge
Pledge of Commitment

18. Rejoinder
The 20 / 40 is youthful – not only because it is primarily aimed at young adult ostomates – but because its style and perspectives display a youthful quality.

19. Kamsahamnida