Useful Links and Web Sites:

 

Amigos de las Americas
AMIGOS creates opportunities for young people to excel in leadership roles promoting public health, education, and community development in the USA and Latin America.

Student Leader
The Student Leader is the United States' premier leadership magazine and forum for campus leaders.

Breakthroughs Abroad
Breakthroughs Abroad provides international community experiences for high school and college students by combining family stays with community service and travel.

The National Peace Essay Contest
The contest was established to expand educational opportunities for young Americans, recognizing that questions about peace, justice, freedom, and security are vital to civic education.

Civic Education Project
The Civic Education Project combines traditional education and community service to promote civic responsibility among young people. It allows promising students the chance to learn and serve in communities across the USA in an effort to develop more active leaders, scholars, and citizens.

The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
This award recognizes students in middle and high school grades who have demonstrated exemplary community service.

Children's Book Council (CBC)
CBC is a non-profit organization dedicated to encouraging literacy and the use and enjoyment of children's books. They are the official sponsors of Children's Book Week, observed 15-21 November 2004, which encourages young people to discover the complexity of the world beyond their own experience through literature.

Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF
Get youth involved in the global polio eradication campaign by collecting funds during Halloween.

Friendship Through Education
This consortium of organizations is committed to creating opportunities that facilitate interactions between youth worldwide.

World Affairs Seminar
This educational program for high school students provides a forum for future leaders to learn, study, and discuss complex global issues and problems.

Global Kids
Global Kids works to ensure that young people of diverse backgrounds have the knowledge, skills, and experiences to succeed in the workplace and participate in international relations.

YouthActionNet
YouthActionNet seeks to connect, inspire, and nurture present and future young leaders by providing a virtual space where they can share stories, information, and advice on how to lead effective change.

Rotaplast
One of the aims of Rotaplast International is to provide free reconstructive surgery and treatment for underprivileged children worldwide.

MyCoolCareer.com
Fun and informative Web site for young people to assist them in exploring hundreds of career options.

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