2012 us-china international youth festival
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2012 US-China International Youth Festival
YOUTH ACTION IN CHINA
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.
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
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
What to expect in 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
Who are the youth 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
Phase One – Global Youth Summit
Phase One – Global Youth Summit
Themes
Youth Day
UN Day: MDGs
Call for Actions!
“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
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
Phase One – Global Youth Summit
Student presentations Groups formation EACT support
Phase One – Global Youth Summit
Student workshops
Phase Two-Service Learning
Serving back to the community
Learning through communications
Phase Two-Service Learning
3-week (Post Summit) Locations:
Schools and Educational
institutes
in multiple cities Participants:
US grantees
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
Phase Two-Service Learning
Home Stay
Phase Two-Service Learning
Local cultural immersion tour
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
Thanks!
Contact infoHeadquarter of EACT
Address: 10411 Motor City Drive, Suite 750 Bethesda, MD 20817
Phone: 1-240-395-1376
Fax: 1-240-395-2347
Email: [email protected]
Official website: http://eactus.com/
Questions?