Inspired Youth Make a Difference
As part of the Global Youth Leadership Initiative (GYLI) high school students spent a week in June 2012 learning about global affairs and gaining a global perspective on world issues. They heard from expert speakers, participated in workshops with visiting youth from different countries, and began planning Global Awareness Projects (GAPs) to implement in their schools during the upcoming year. Fast-forward to March 2013 and these 11 groups of students from nine Seattle area high schools are in the process of planning or have completed a GAP that raises awareness about a global issue of great importance to them.
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Heidi Steele launched the Chinese language program in the Peninsula School District in Gig Harbor, WA in 2005. In 2009, the program was...
Read MoreVoices from the Field: Encouraging Students Toward World Citizenship
Mary Ann Johnson has worked with students of all levels, from alternative high school to gifted classes. She has been a junior high vice...
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Read MoreSeeking Global Awareness for a Better Future
We kicked off GYLI 2012 with a three-day intensive summer workshop, in which students learned how to think critically about global issues and began to plan for their Global Awareness Projects. Throughout the summer, the students participated in a wide range of activities, from workshops on religious tolerance and alternatives to violence, to tours at Theo Chocolate and the Gates Foundation Visitor Center. Not only are students learning about global issues, they are having cross-cultural experiences without even leaving the US!
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Now Accepting Applications for Spring 2012 Internships!
If you have a passion for international affairs, this internship is for you! The World Affairs Council is currently accepting applications for our Spring 2012 internship term. Applications are due no later than March 9, and may be emailed to Margaret Tyson, Operations and Membership Manager, at mtyson@world-affairs.org.
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