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GYV Alumni Inspired to be a Social Innovator

By gyvadmin On 07/02/2010 · Add Comment · In I Build Skills for my Future
Amir Dajani attended the  Global Youth Village in 1986, 1987 and 1989 where his experiences inspired him to become a social innovator and a global citizen.  Today,  Amir is Deputy Managing Director of Bayti Real Estate Investment Company, where he oversees the Rawabi project, the first Palestinian planned community. Dajani directs all technical and business development operations [...]
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“Let’s Move” at GYV

By gyvadmin On 07/02/2010 · Add Comment · In Food for Thought
First Lady Michelle Obama recently unveiled her “Let’s Move” campaign a national public awareness campaign against childhood obesity.  A staggering statistic….one in three American children are overweight or obese, putting them at a higher risk for developing diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and other illnesses.  Here at the Global Youth Village, healthy eating habits [...]
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The Domino Effect of Community Service

By gyvadmin On 04/07/2010 · Add Comment · In I Speak Change
Recognizing the importance of the “domino effect” on civic engagement within your community is vital to its growth and preservation.  You rarely ever see just one person involved in a “community” project, instead several members are compelled to become involved and make a difference. With this concept in mind, working with youth in particular can [...]
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WIN A SCHOLARSHIP: GYV Essay Contest!

By gyvadmin On 02/17/2010 · Add Comment · In I Build Skills for my Future
Enter our Global Youth Essay Contest between February 20-April 10, 2010!  Your essay must answer the question “How can I use technology to change the World.” The winners will receive full or partial scholarships to this summer’s program. Click here for offical rules and details. You must be ages 15-18 and a US citizen Essays should not exceed 500 [...]
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Face of Human Trafficking

By gyvadmin On 02/03/2010 · Add Comment · In I Talk Global Futures
Human Trafficking has become the second largest criminal industry in the world. Researchers say this form of modern-day slavery is growing rapidly with recent statistics estimating 27 million victims worldwide are subjected to this type of abuse. There is a need to support the work of both national and international non-governmental organizations that are working to provide shelters and rehabilitation services for victims of trafficking. Learn how to take action in your community.
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