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2012 US-China International Youth Festival
The document outlines the 2012 US-China International Youth Festival organized by EACT, a nonprofit focused on youth education and cultural exchange. It includes details on a Global Youth Summit, service learning opportunities, and eligibility criteria for participants, emphasizing empowerment and global responsibility. Additionally, it provides information on how to apply for the program, contact details, and the support available to American college-enrolled students.
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- 1. YOUTH ACTION INCHINA 2012 US-China International Youth Festival
- 2. What is EACT- History Education Association for China Tomorrow A US 501 (C)(3) tax exempt nonprofit organization (2006) Tracing back to the International Education Foundation (1999) Partnering with international organizations, nonprofits and corporations.
- 3. What is EACT- Missions Education Enhancement Spring Bud Project Youth Cultivation Youth Assembly at the UN US-China International Youth Festival Cultural Exchange Promotion Hosting American and Chinese Delegations from various fields
- 4. What is IYF? International Youth Festival History: To support the “100,000 Strong” Initiative To celebrate the UN’s International Year of Youth Missions: Empower youth to make a voice Promote people-to-people exchanges Call to action on the realization of the MDGs
- 5. What to expectin IYF? July, 2012, China 3 days’ Youth Summit in Xi’an, China 3 weeks of service learning and travel throughout China Generous EACT Youth Grant provided to up to 100 college-enrolled American students $1,000 to $1,500 per grantee
- 6. Who are theyouth participants? Youth participants: High proficiency in both spoken and written English Open-minded and initiative-taking Care for public welfare and community service Value self-improvement as well as interpersonal and cross- cultural communications Concerned with globally sustainable development Leadership, social responsibility, cross-cultural experience, and more
- 7. Phase One –Global Youth Summit
- 8. Phase One –Global Youth Summit Themes “The topics ranged from social and economic problems to environmental and global problems that China, America and all other countries face. This made the summit challenging, exciting, and invigorating.” -- Chandler, FSU Youth Day UN Day: MDGs Call for Actions!
- 9. Phase One –Global Youth Summit Keynote Speeches Panel Speeches “We were given the chance to hear and network with outstanding key speakers, such as U.S Embassy Public Affairs Section Cultural Officer and the leaders of Civic Concepts International.” -- Kristian, SDSU
- 10. Phase One –Global Youth Summit Student presentations Groupsformation EACT support
- 11. Phase One –Global Youth Summit Student workshops
- 12. Phase Two-Service Learning Serving back to the community Learning through communications
- 13. Phase Two-Service Learning 3-week (Post Summit) Locations: Schools and Educational institutes in multiple cities Participants: US grantees
- 14. Phase Two-Service Learning Featured curricula Educational & Cultural Week Business Plan Week Science & Tech Week Diverse teaching & learning methods Chinese students of wide age range Adult teaching assistants
- 15. Phase Two-Service Learning Home Stay
- 16. Phase Two-Service Learning Local cultural immersion tour
- 17. How to Apply? How to apply? Rolling admission Action now! Go to www.eactus.com/apply To get a chance to waive registration fee: Like us on Facebook! Search “EACT” or Follow us on Twitter! @eactus EACT will announce the winner at the end of May
- 18. Thanks! Contact info Headquarter of EACT Address: 10411 Motor City Drive, Suite 750 Bethesda, MD 20817 Phone: 1-240-395-1376 Fax: 1-240-395-2347 Email: info@eactus.com Official website: http://eactus.com/ Questions?
Editor's Notes
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- #5 Note to CRs: The first IYF was created for UN’s International Year of Youth; since the UN YFY has passed, the current IYF is not relevant to UN YFY.
- #6 Note to CRs: The first IYF was created for UN’s International Year of Youth; since the UN YFY has passed, the current IYF is not relevant to UN YFY.
- #9 10min-Youth Day: •Youth educational cultivation•Vision: IEmployment and business-establishment•Leadership and entrepreneurship•Equal dialogue, cross-cultural exchanges.ndividual and Mutual GrowthUN day: millennium [mi'leniəm] development goals•End poverty and hunger•Universal education•Gender equality•Child health•Maternal health•Combat HIV/AIDS•Environmental sustainability•Global partnershipVision: Global ProgressDevelopment Day: Green, Cooperation & Sustainability •Environment•Climate•Energy•Common view and cooperation all over the world•Sustainable developmentVision: Sustainable Development
- #10 Speakers from academic institutions, business areas, government and nonprofit orgsConfucious Academy, program directorInternational organizations – UN (United nations volunteer, UNESCO -United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization), World Bank, IMFNPO- Cofounders and executive directorBusiness – senior levels, socially responsible organizationsThey are not only experts in their own fields, but also they strongly interested in youth cultivation;
- #11 10min-However, the most important speakers were the participants themselves. Selection Form groups according to participants’ personal interest and their convenience Assign their roles; speakers, coordinatorsManagement and support EACT will have “workshop buddy’’ to support their workshop preparation Also, we help their team building, especially for students work onlinePresentation (onsite)
- #12 Posters of 2011 IYF
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