Youth Leadership for Ecuador
Project Description
The Youth Leadership Program is designed to provide an intensive leadership training program for Ecuadorian youth working with their home communities to enhance sustainability and development.
Youth will visit Washington State University where they will participate in democracy, leadership and strategic planning workshops as well as cultural exchanges.
Seeking Host Families
Host families are needed for one month from Thursday, March 27, 2008 to April 22, 2009 . To inquire about this opportunity, email Colleen Taugher, Program Coordinator at colleent@wsu.edu
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Benefits identified through this project
- Promote mutual understanding among the people of Washington State and Ecuador
- Develop a sense of civic responsibility and community development among Ecuadorian youth
- Foster relationships among youth from different ethnic, religious, and national groups in Ecuador and Washington State.
- Enhance community development and civil society efforts in Ecuador for the long term through an investment in youth.
Collaborators
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United States Department of State
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United States Embassy in Quito Ecuador
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Instituto ALLPA Janpirina, a non-governmental organization based in Ecuador that provides training to develop a new generation of leaders in the principles and skills essential for creating sustainable communities
Duration
2008 - 2009
Funding Agency
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United States Department of State Bureau of Educational Cultural Affairs
WSU Contact Persons
Colleen Taugher colleent@wsu.edu
Dr. Chris Pannkuk pannkuk@wsu.edu