Global Youth Connect is pleased to announce that we are currently recruiting young leaders to participate in a human rights delegation to Guatemala from July 31 – August 20, 2005. This experiential education program will take participants to Guatemala City, Antigua, and Quiche (one of the areas of Guatemala most affected by the armed conflict) to explore the range of human rights issues that are currently impacting Guatemala's development. We will explore the roots of the violent conflict which held Guatemala in its grasp for almost four decades and learn how this legacy of violence has impacted the country and its people. Participants will meet with leading human rights defenders, government representatives, youth and others from local communities to learn about the political and social challenges faced by Guatemalans. We will also connect with young Guatemalans in an interactive workshop designed to build cross-cultural understanding. Through hands-on service activities, participants will also have a chance to work side-by-side with Guatemalans in finding positive solutions to social and economic concerns. We will consider the ways in which we can help raise awareness on the issues and provide collaborative support to Guatemalans who are already working to create change. This delegation builds off the success and energy of GYC's human rights study tour to Guatemala in January 2005. We invite interested young leaders to apply. We are looking for participants who are between the ages of 18-25, possess U.S. citizenship or residency, or are studying full-time at a U.S. college or university. Most importantly, applicants should wish to expand their knowledge and understanding of human rights and social justice. Spanish proficiency is required. The deadline to receive applications is March 11, 2005 (5:00 p.m. EST). For more information on the program details, costs, and how to apply, please visit our website: www.globalyouthconnect.org/countries/guatemala/delegation.html Best wishes, Jennifer Kloes Program Director Global Youth Connect www.globalyouthconnect.org ======== North American Human Rights Education listserv ======== Send mail intended for the list to <hr-education-na@hrea.org>. Archives of the list can be found at: http://www.hrea.org/lists/hr-education-na/markup/maillist.php If you have problems (un)subscribing, contact <owner-hr-education-na@hrea.org>. **You are welcome to reprint, copy, archive, quote or re-post this item, but please retain the original and listserv source.
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