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RESOURCES FOR VOLUNTEERS AND YOUNG ADULTS

Chanpron
Chanpon.org is a site devoted to the mixture of Japanese culture with other cultures. In addition to a web log that any reader can comment on, chanpon.org supports a discussion area and events for registered members.

Social Networking Site for Language Learners
You can sign up on this site to find native speakers with whom they can practice their language skills. Members include people from all over the world.

Youth Action Net
It is a virtual space where young people share lessons, stories, information and advice on how to lead effective change.

Peace Child: Be the Change Home
It is a youth empowerment program that gives young people the chance to take action on major world issues and make changes in their community.

Make a Connection
This site gives young people an opportunity to make a connection to their communities, to their families and peers, and to themselves.

Global Kids
Global Kids works with urban youth, of diverse background, to become global citizens, community leaders, and participate in the shape of public policy and international relations.

Global Art Project
The mission of the Global Art Project (GAP) is to spread world peace by promoting tolerance and non-violence through art

The Giraffe Project
The Giraffe Project is a story-based K-12 curriculum that teaches courageous compassion and active citizenship.

All One Heart
This website encourages tolerance through raised consciousness by education and experience, embracing diversity without segregation

World Volunteer Web
The WorldVolunteerWeb.org aims to represent the diversity of volunteerism in all of its cultural forms, bringing global ideals to local voluntary actions.

Images of the World
The objective of Images of the World is to create awareness concerning the consequences of globalization for the cultures of the world.

The Earth Council
The mission of the Earth Council is to support and empower people in building a more secure, equitable and sustainable future.

United Nations Youth Information Network
This page contains links to youth websites.

Student and Youth Organizations
This page contains links to youth organizations.

Youth Coordination Unit
It is a small unit within UNESCO’s Headquarters (Paris, France) and its principal task is to prepare strategies and programmes pertaining the youth.

National Resource Center for Youth Services
It enhances the quality of life of our nation’s youth and their families by improving the effectiveness of human services.

Volunteer International
The International Volunteer Programs Association (IVPA) is an alliance of nonprofit, non-governmental organizations based in the Americas, that are involved in international volunteer and internship exchanges.

European Federation of Intercultural Learning: EFIL
EFIL is the umbrella organization of the European AFS Organizations in Europe.

The Escotet International Link
Spanish and English language gateway to an extensive list of multi-language search engines.

National Multicultural Institute
NMCI works with individuals, organizations, and communities with a focus on diversity through their mutual communication, understanding and respect.

Global Response
Global Response empowers people of all ages, cultures, and nationalities to protect the environment by creating partnerships for effective citizen action.

Sietar Europe
Various SIETAR groups hold NGO status at the United Nations or are recognized by the Council of Europe.

Sietar Global
Sietar International is an organization that strives to help businesses and organizations understand the importance of intercultural training.

Voices of Youth
Voices of Youth has been developed as part of UNICEF’s 50th Anniversary celebration, where you can take part in an electronic discussion about the future.

Quaker Information Center
The American Friends Service Committee promotes the principles of nonviolence and justice, through the transforming power of love.

AFS at a Glance

  • International exchange since 1919.
  • More than 11,000 students, young adults and teachers each year.
  • More than 50 AFS countries.
  • Over 325,000 program alumni with an unforgettable experience.
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