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Apply to attend the fourth UNAOC Summer School
The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) is collaborating with Education First (EF) in the context of the first UNAOC-EF Summer School, which will take place in Tarrytown, NY, USA, from 24 to 31 of August 2013. Several skills-building workshops will be offered with a view to strengthen participants' ability on topics such as peace-building, human rights, advocacy, social entrepreneurship, etc. Application deadline is May 31. Read More »
“I want to live a life that matters.”
That was author and "voluntourist" Ken Budd's realization after the unexpected death of his father. That determination lead to a trip to New Orleans to help after Hurricane Katrina. In the years that followed, he's traveled the globe, written a book, and now has won the silver award in the Nautalis Book Awards, a program that acknowledges books that “inspire and connect our lives as individuals, communities and global citizens.” Read More »
USCCD Member Friends of Pakistan Funds Two Scholarships for Girls
Inspired by Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani school girl who survived a Taliban shooting, a group of Americans have rallied to provide scholarships for girls enrolled in secondary schools in Pakistan through USCCD member organization Friends of Pakistan USA. The scholarships, covering tuition, fees and other essential expenses such as books, supplies, uniforms, and transportation, will allow young women to finish their secondary studies and prepare for university or professional training. Read More »
Fond Farewell to Four Exemplary Citizen Diplomats
As the school year comes to an end, the U.S. Center for Citizen Diplomacy will say goodbye to four impressive young people as they leave their internships and move on to exciting new projects. Read More »
USCCD Member iEARN to Host Youth Summit in Qatar
iEARN is comprised of more than 30,000 schools and youth organizations 130+ countries. iEARN connects classroom learning with real world issues, and supports collaboration to find solutions to these issues. In July they are hosting a teacher and youth summit Qatar. Read More »