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International Youth Council (IYC) is currently seeking for those individuals that are interested in applying for the Global Teen Leaders Program sponsored by the WE ARE FAMILY FOUNDATION. Each year, Global Teen Leaders are nominated to participate in the yearlong Three Dot Dash® initiative from nominations by non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and other qualified organizations that are members of the Three Dot Dash Coalition.
GTLs are chosen for their efforts to promote a more peaceful society by addressing issues related to the basic human needs of food, water, health, shelter, safety, education and the environment and then invited to participate in the yearlong Three Dot Dash initiative.
GTLs must meet ALL of the following requirements to be nominated and to participate in Three Dot Dash:
- Be nominated by a non-governmental organization (NGO), other qualified organization*, or a former Three Dot Dash Global Teen Leader.
- Be between the ages of 13 – 19 at the time of the Summit, October 16 – 23, 2009.
- Must have a demonstrated track record of leadership and have shown initiative within their communities and/or globally that has significantly addressed one or more basic human needs.
- Must currently be working on a project that addresses basic human needs.
- Must speak and write English proficiently.
- Be able to travel to the United States to participate for the entire duration of the Summit, from October 16 – 23, 2009.
what happened at the 2008 just peace summit?
At the 2008 Just Peace Summit, GTLs:- Shared their experiences, got to know each other, and created a worldwide family of GTLs.
- Learned how to "tell their stories" via multiple media vehicles and distribution methods taught by influential figures from the worlds of film, photography, music, media and communications.
- Created a multi-platform Public Service Campaign that will be distributed in multiple languages globally through TV, online, print and radio in order to promote their work and encourage millions of people to replicate their positive messages and become involved.
- Partnered with a Three Dot Dash Mentor(s), who for the next year will help GTLs strategize and fulfill their action plans to further their projects.
- Received a portion of their stipend that will help fund and expand their projects over the next year.
If you have any questions please contact asha@internationalyouthcouncil.org. Also, if you need the nomination application, please email me asap. Remember, we only have up until January 15th to fill out the nomination application.
Asha Castleberry
Director of Global Partnerships and Finance
International Youth Council
Asha@
www.internationalyouthcouncil.
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