GLOBAL ISSUES SYMPOSIUM FOR YOUTH

GLOBAL ISSUES SYMPOSIUM FOR YOUTH

WHAT IS SYMPOSIUM?

Currently in its 28th year, Symposium is a four-day overnight event in which participants learn through interactive workshops on global issues such as food security, international humanitarian law, refugees, preventing discrimination, and HIV/AIDs. We aim to turn their passion into action and give them the resources to initiate change on these global issues at a local level. Not only do participants become active global citizens, but they gain new perspectives about themselves and the world around them.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

High school students in British Columbia (grades 10 to 12)

WHEN:

Friday, November 9 to Monday, November 12, 2012

WHERE:

Timberline Ranch Camp in Maple Ridge, BC

Registration opens September 4, 2012

Deadline for applications is October 15, 2012

Spaces are limited!

Cost to attend: $275 per participant*

*For those who qualify, bursaries may be available if cost is a barrier to attending. For more information, please contact us.

Emelie and Mitch teach participants about landmines during a workshop

Participants put on an amazing musical performance during our talent show

The Take Action Fair provides volunteering and post-secondary networking opportunities

WHY ATTEND?

Symposium offers a unique opportunity in which youth benefi t by gaining the skills and confi dence to instill change and take action in their community.

• Learn through interactive and highly participatory workshops, role playing, and simulations

• Development in leadership and teamwork skills

• Personal growth

• Education of global issues

• Gain key skills and resources needed to take action

• Network at a Take Action Fair to learn more about youth volunteer opportunities and post-secondary institutions

• Meet and connect with other youth

• HAVE FUN!

Want to hear what our Symposium alumni's are

up to now?

Check out their stories here:www.facebook.com/bcyouthsymposium

What did past participants think about their experiences at the Global Issues Symposium for Youth? We asked, and this is what they had to say:

“I went to Symposium wanting to change the world. I came home changed myself.”

“Symposium gave me perspective about my role in the world and how I could contribute, how I could translate compassion into action.”

“The learning experience was incredible and the Resource Leaders were phenomenal! Activities, workshops, games were amazing and memorable. People were able to be open and share their ideas in a supportive setting.”

Contact us:

Phone: 604-709-6651

E-mail: symposium@redcross.ca

Facebook: www.facebook.com/bcyouthsymposium

Website: www.redcross.ca/bcyouthsymposium

Offi ce Address:Canadian Red Cross3400 Lake City Way,Burnaby, BC V5A 4Y2

We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Department of Canadian Heritage.

Nous reconnaissons l’appui financier du gouvernement du Canada par l’entremise du ministère du Patrimoine canadien.

We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Department of Canadian Heritage.