Youth

A Small Act

Chris Mburu, UN Human Rights Lawyer

Chris Mburu

Chris Mburu, Harvard gruaduate and creator of the Hilde Back Foundation, which honors his benefactor.

Wednesday, January 26, 2011 - 6:00pm

“A Small Act”

Presented By American Friends Service Committee

HBO’s A Small Act—an extraordinary film that reveals just how powerful a gesture of kindness and generosity can be, and that an education is perhaps the  most generous gift of all.

Contact Information: 

Malcolm Suber, New Orleans Project Director  504-931-7614

Email: 
msuber@afsc.org

Chris Mburu, UN Human Rights Lawyer

Chris Mburu

Chris Mburu, Harvard gruaduate and creator of the Hilde Back Foundation, which honors his benefactor.

Youth Create Change in Gaza

“At first I was afraid to go out and meet with others, but afterwards I started to learn more about the Popular Achievement Program. Through the program I was introduced to new people.  [The program] provides youth with an opportunity to get involved with society and become community organizers and leaders.”

Ameera Al-Zobaydi  (16 years old)  Popular Achievement Participant  

 

Organize Just Peace

Saturday, March 5, 2011 - 12:00pm - 6:30pm

EDUCATE. MOTIVATE. ADVOCATE.

For Peace and Justice in Israel and Palestine

AFSC Campus Organizing Conference

 

Join Campus Organizers for Educational Panels and Interactive Workshops!

Contact Information: 

215-241-7162 or 312-427-2533 x 19

Email: 
organizejustpeace@afsc.org
Documents: 
Campus Organizing Conference Flyer
Campus Organizing Conference Scholarship Application
Event flyer - Congressional Briefing
Telling the Story of Gaza Event

Students rally to improve DREAM Act

For the first time in the history of a 9-year movement, a DREAM Act rally had high school youth leading chants that challenged the militarization of the DREAM Act.

It's My Life

Published in 2009, It's My Life provides ideas and guidance for youth looking for career paths that are alternatives to military service.

application/pdf iconitsmylife.pdf

2010 Program Update Slideshow

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Celebrating and Protecting Pluralism in Indonesia

Jogja Peace Generation

Young people posing around a table

The Jogja Peace Generation in Kosher Bihalal.  See fullsized image.

“Unity in Diversity” is Indonesia’s national slogan. As a sprawling archipelago with more than 300 ethnic groups and a majority Muslim population with significant religious minorities, pluralism has been characteristic of Indonesia since its inception as a nation.

LGTBQ Youth Wellness Event Planning Meeting

Sunday, November 7, 2010 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm

On December 4th Baltimore's Youth Empowerment through Conflict Resolution Program and Kenneth Morrison have teamed up to organize the community to address anti-gay bullying and LGBTQ youth suicide. Event will take place at Coppin State University and will include a Facilitated Dialog*, Panel Discussion and Book Release Party.

Contact Information: 

Mia Jones at mjones@afsc.org

Kenneth Morrison at kmorrison@parkheightsrenaissance.org

Email: 
mjones@afsc.org

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