Creating a Culture of Peace – Youth as Change Makers

There are moments in history, when the critical elements align for change to occur.–too many people are suffering, advances in technology/medicine/ research present solutions to previously unsolvable problems, and when communities with high concentration of youth voices cry out and say enough.   In the United States today, high school students are standing up to…

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Empower Girls – Be the Change

March 8th is International Women’s Day and many Global Youth Village alumni around the globe are showing their support. Every summer, teenage men and women, take an honest look at gender norms and stereotypes across many cultures.  The overwhelming realization is that women are vital to building strong resilient communities.  Providing access to education, employment and…

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