Global Youth Connect is an organization of youth acting together for human rights, responsibilities, and compassion. Our mission is to build and support a community of youth working to defend human rights and social justice and to inspire and empower a new generation to act for meaningful social change.

Application Deadline: April 1, 2004

If you are a young American activist (ages 18-25) looking for a cross-cultural learning and service experience this summer, join Global Youth Connect and other young activists for a five-week learning and service delegation to Phnom Penh, Cambodia. You will be inspired and engaged!

This is a very unique opportunity for young activists who wish to learn about the daily reality of human rights as experienced in a complex and increasingly globalized world. The program integrates structured learning with substantive service projects which will involve volunteering at local NGOs working on pressing human rights and social justice issues such as landmines, human rights, conflict resolution, HIV/AIDS, street kids, women's rights, environment, poverty/development, etc.

We hope to work together with Cambodian youth to explore possible solutions to current problems. We aim to explore the roots of violence and genocide and explore the avenues for healing from conflict. We desire to learn from each other and understand the impact of our actions on the lives of others. Our greatest hope is that our efforts will add to the forces already at work to create change. And, at the end of the day, we know we will successfully traverse cultural and national barriers by connecting at a fundamentally human level, forging bonds of friendship that will last a lifetime.

For program details, fees, and information on how to apply visit our web site at:
www.globalyouthconnect.org

If you have specific questions or concerns about the program, please contact the project director:
Jennifer Kloes
Cambodia Project Director
Global Youth Connect
P.O. Box 1484
Woodstock, NY 12498
Tel: (845) 657-7312
E-mail: jennifer [at] globalyouthconnect.org

We hope you will consider joining us this summer in Cambodia!