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Global Action: Taking Community Service Abroad
Kansas City, July 16-19, 2008
Rockhurst University
Join young citizen diplomats from around the world in Kansas City, Missouri to explore the power of Global Action!
Registration Has Now Closed
To get put on the waitlist, please email Erica Sewell at esewell@sister-cities.org
Kansas City, July 16-19, 2008
Rockhurst University
Join young citizen diplomats from around the world in Kansas City, Missouri to explore the power of Global Action!
Registration Has Now Closed
To get put on the waitlist, please email Erica Sewell at esewell@sister-cities.org
Activities
Registration & Logistics
Tentative Schedule
Be a Facilitator
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact Us
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In Kansas City, youth delegates at Global Action: Taking Community Service Abroad will:
- Meet young people from around the world, including the United States, Iraq and Morocco
- Learn how youth can improve their own towns & communities - and their sister city - through the theme of "Global Action: Taking Community Service Abroad"
- Work with other youth delegates on a community service project
- Share their community's culture with fellow youth delegates
- Build leadership skills for an increasingly connected world
- Learn how to make the Sister Cities International mission of Peace through People a reality, one friendship at a time
- Explore Kansas City's rich culture. Possible destinations include:
- Kansas City's famous jazz clubs
- 18th & Vine Jazz Museum
- Kansas City Royals baseball game
- City Market on the Missouri River
- Free time to explore Kansas City neighborhoods rich with avant-garde artists and musicians
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- Participants must be between 15-20 years of age (The conference is designed for rising high school sophomores to recently-graduated seniors and their international equivalents)
- Participants do not need chaperones to attend
- Estimated Registration Fee is $400. Includes:
- Lodging in Rockhurst University dorms
- Meals
- Daily program and activity materials
- Transportation and entry fees for off site activities
- The registration fee does not include: airfare, transportation to and from the airport, spending money
All registered participants must fill in and mail the Code of Conduct Form , the Emergency Medical Release Form , the Travel Itinerary Form, and the Special Neeeds Form within 30 days of registering for the Conference.
Please mail both forms to:
Youth Conference
1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Suite 850
Washington, D.C. 20004
Tentative Schedule
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View the schedule at a glance for more details.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Registration
Orientation
Small Groups Workshop: Welcome Workshops
Welcome Reception World War I Museum & Memorial
Evening Group Activity
Thursday, July 17, 2008
1st Community Service Activity in Kansas City
Small Group Workshop: Community Service Around the World
Small Group Workshop: Community Action Plans
Kansas City Jazz Event
Friday, July 18, 2008
Large Group Workshop: Taking it to the Streets
Best Practices Showcase / Youth Café at Annual Conference
Reception Hosted by Northern Ireland at Union Station
Cultural Showcase
Saturday, July 19, 2008
2nd Community Service Activity in Kansas City
Small Group Workshops: Community Action Plans
Closing dinner and dance
Contact Us
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Need more information?
Contact Erica Sewell, Youth & Education Programs Manager
(202) 347-8630 x8252
esewell@sister-cities.org