30 Ways to Build Community
With cooperation anything is possible - group activities emphasize collaboration and community dynamics. "Fun" games can become the first step toward skillful communication, careful listening and democratic decision making.
Philosophy and Goals
International participants from around the world discover shared values and universally held beliefs that become a common ground to promote peaceful understanding.
Workshops – Put knowledge into action!
Talented staff use dynamic methods to give you the most comprehensive view of a problem. You seek solutions together.
Cabin Life
Your cabin might have friends from 5 different countries in it. Form close bonds and have great conversations with your cabin mates. You'll develop your cultural understanding in a "home away from home" environment.
Founder’s message
Welcome to the Global Youth Village, a micro-model of the world community filled with the music, laughter, food, arts, and aspirations of our one diverse humanity.
OUR PROGRAM
Join us for one of the most unique international summer programs in the United States. Since 1979, the GYV has trained over 3,500 teens from 102 different countries in a holistic process of creative thinking, global awareness and communication skills.
Global Youth Village, a project of Legacy International, is celebrating its 33rd year! In the Blue Ridge mountains of Virginia, the brightest teens, destined to serve and improve their communities from U.S., Indonesia, Iraq, China, Nigeria, France, and all around the globe, meet our fantastic trainers using our time tested methods at this beautiful country facility.
Choose The Summer Program For You!
Global Friendships
Live with Indonesian and Iraqi youth at our international summer camp. Share your experiences and help them get a better picture of life in America. Dive into the subjects of leadership, community action and dialogue. Special themes include peace-building, interfaith dialogue, environmental stewardship, and creating a culture of civic engagement.[Read more]
Crossing Cultures
Live and learn with people from across the U.S., Indonesia, Iraq, Europe, China and Sub-Saharan Africa. Gain skills you need to communicate across cultures and formulate plans to improve your community. Special themes include peace-building and community service. [Read more]
Food For Thought
Change is in the Air
In December 2010, Tunisian vegetable seller Mohammed Bouazizi set himself on fire and unwittingly became the catalyst for the Tunisian Revolution and the subsequent Arab Spring.... [Read more]
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Global Talk
Remembering Dr. King: Countering Racism and Intolerance
This month, we celebrate Martin Luther King’s birthday and commemorate his legacy by doing service work. Although the civil rights movement Dr. King championed was ultimately... [Read more]
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