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Seeds of Peace (diplomacy thru young adult education)
Organization:Facility Type: Info/Hotline
Status: Open
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, WW 00000
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Website: http://www.seedsofpeace.org/
This organization provides Temporary or Permanent Service? Temporary
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http://www.seedsofpeace.org/programs/camp
Free from the pressures and prejudices of their home communities, hundreds of Middle Eastern and South Asian teenagers meet their historic enemies face-to-face at the Seeds of Peace International Camp in Maine. In this neutral setting, participants learn more than just leadership and coexistence skills—they develop the friendships and trust necessary to build lasting peace.
The Camp experience is designed to reverse the dehumanization process that fuels conflict and serves as a departure point for continued coexistence activities in the Middle East and South Asia.
Typically, applicants to Seeds of Peace apply through the school systems in their home country. Applicants aged 14-16 must demonstrate proficiency in English and leadership skills, as well as motivation, based on a written essay and a series of interviews. Most of the first year campers are chosen by the Ministries of Education or community organizations in their respective countries.
Currently, Seeds of Peace and regional governments recruit campers for the following delegations:
Middle East:
* Egyptian, Israeli, Jordanian, and Palestinian
South Asia:
* Afghan, Indian, and Pakistani
While there are many countries and regions of the world which we would like to incorporate into our programming, funding and organizational priorities are focused for the time being on the regions mentioned above so that we can provide thorough, well-run year-round opportunities.
For more details about the specifics of each participating delegation’s selection process (from the list above), please e-mail camp@seedsofpeace.org. Please be sure to include the city in which you live so that we can direct to the appropriate person.
American Seeds
The application deadline for the 2011 American Seeds delegation has passed.
American delegates at Seeds of Peace have an incredible opportunity to learn about international conflicts and cultures first-hand, by living with and participating alongside their peers from the Middle East, South Asia and throughout the United States. American youth are participants in the program in every sense, from bunk life to activities to daily dialogue sessions. As "Seeds", they act as friends and supporters, helping to create links between campers from regions of conflict. American campers often provide a vital sense of perspective especially in the daily coexistence sessions where discussions of history, identity, and politics take place. American youth are encouraged to engage in all discussions and share their own views on such issues. They play an important role in creating an atmosphere conducive to trust-building and dialogue. Aside from their work with the international campers, American Seeds also focus on issues of multiculturalism and racial conflict within the United States; they often learn as much about their own communities as they do those around the world. For this reason, Seeds of Peace strives to create a culturally and racially diverse American delegation.
American participants demonstrate leadership, a willingness to learn, and an interest in international affairs. After Camp, they actively bring their personal experiences into their homes, schools, and communities. They also have the opportunity to participate in Seeds of Peace events and conferences throughout the year. Seeds of Peace strives to create an American delegation that is representative of the population it represents. Our preference is for campers 14-16 years of age who possess both an open-minded attitude and a high level of maturity. The quality of the application essays and a possible interview will be factored in to the selection process. Applicants are asked to choose a session that they would like to attend. Each session hosts a total of 165 campers, 15 of which make up the American Delegation, the rest comprised of delegations from the Middle East, South Asia, and Maine.
Info Source/Changes:Created At: Wed Jun 29 06:54:38 +0000 2011
Updated At: Wed Jun 29 06:54:38 +0000 2011
Updated By: tfri
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