April 19 - 28: Nakorn Si Thamarat in Southern Thailand

Ambassadors for Peace RYS Initiative. During this project we will work in the rural community of Nakorn Si Thamarat. Participants will construct a classroom and involve themselves in the local community. Cost for international participation is $250 (special consideration for national participants)

Following the Thai RYS project, a special international leadership program will be offered for selected RYS alumni and community organizers who are interested in organizing service programs, RYS projects and other interfaith programs. Program fee: $50

Our volunteers will work with a local university and NGO's in creating a model of cross-cultural service. This largely Muslim community has invited participants of all faiths and cultures to take part in a variety of service activities including the construction of a community education center.

A leadership seminar for those that want to learn more about public service, character education and interfaith and inter-cultural cooperation.

IIFWP Ambassadors for Peace: 13th Friendship America's Project. Beginning in Guatemala City this Central America project will have 70 international students travel to three nations: Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras. They will take part in education and cultural programs, labor in community service projects at local hospitals, schools, and in areas of disrepair. This is the 13th RYS Friendship America Project and it is a substantial contribution towards ecumenical and inter-cultural cooperation. The cost for participation is $750 (does not cover international travel)

RYS Regional Training Program and an IIFWP seminar will be held for RYS alumni leaders and community activist interested in promoting the ideals of interfaith cooperation and cross-cultural cooperation. Fee: $100 includes hotel and meals. (alternative arrangements possible)

Returning to Trinidad and Tobago and working in cooperation with Prime Minister Patrick Manning and other Ambassadors for Peace, we will work with Habitat for Humanity and other service organizations. Time in the program will include visits to Muslim, Christian and Hindu sites of worship, cultural programs, and time to visit the beeches and other areas of beauty. Cost of the project $400.

Following the project a special program will be held for training youth leaders in developing the heart, mind and skills for being better prepared to be peace makers. Cost $100

Returning to Zambia after building a school for orphans of AIDS, our project will work to pull participants from East and Southern Africa along with international participants in an effort to build a model of ethnic, tribal and religious harmony. Cost: For Africans $50, for those residing outside of Africa the cost is $350.

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