IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUTH AMBASSADORS

The Youth Ambassadors program implemented by World Learning and funded

by the Department of State of the United States sponsored by the Bureau of
Educational and Cultural Affairs. Young people from South America and the
Caribbean learn about civic engagement focused on civic education, community
service and youth leadership development in order to have them as agents of
social change in their communities to make a difference increasing their
leadership by means of a variety of activities such as workshops on leadership
and service, community site visits, interactive training, presentations, visits to high
schools, local cultural activities, homestays, civic education programming in
Washington, D.C. and various partner cities.
Program goals:

1) To develop a group of young who have a strong sense of civic responsibility,

a commitment to community development, an awareness of current & global
issues and strong interpersonal leadership skills;

2) To foster relationships among youth from different ethnic, religious, and

national groups; and to promote mutual understanding, respect and collaboration
between the United States and our South American counterparts.

3) Gain a stronger sense of civic responsibility, establish relationships across

ethnic, religious, and national lines, and develop the skills and knowledge to
transform their communities and countries.