| Exciting opportunities are available for students through People to People International. Whether in kindergarten, high school, college or university, participants in PTPI programs are part of a global network designed to increase understanding of other cultures and promote friendships across all man-made barriers which separate us. PTPI programs educate participants through special projects which correspond with specific ages and levels of ability. Students may travel abroad to meet with their peers in other countries, or they may celebrate diversity in their own back yards through the various activities available through People to People International. |
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Student ProgramsThe following PTPI programs are open to students:
For detailed information on each program, please visit PTPI’s international Web site at www.ptpi.org/programs. |
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| Student and University Chapters |
Young people can form student or
university chapters,
depending on their age. Like adult chapters,
student and university
chapters can get involved in one or several standing programs of PTPI as
well as develop their own projects and activities. The volunteer work
within PTPI chapters represents an opportunity for youth to take
initiative and responsibility and at the same time
to connect with peers in other nations.
Project ideas:
- Plan an international fair in your school, university or community. Introduce foods, music and cultures from around the world.
- Invite members from international communities in your area to make a speech.
- Plan activities or parties, each with an international or cultural theme.
- Share pictures and journal entries from your experiences with PTPI.
- Participate in the School and Classroom Program.
- Offer Homestays to international visitors.
- Introduce international students to your culture.
- Organize exchanges with other student or university chapters abroad.
- Use the opportunity to participate in PTPI's international conferences and seminars.
Global Youth Forum
At PTPI’s Global Youth Forum, young achievers from around the world aged 15 to 18 explore various perspectives and skills while also experiencing an exciting new group of diverse people and cultures.
A variety of dynamic speakers, interactive workshops and rewarding activities highlight this unique youth conference, which is devoted to key components of the PTPI mission: international understanding, education, leadership and humanitarianism. Delegates will also experience the charm and culture of the host city, which changes with each annual event.
Students leave the Global Youth Forum equipped with the tools and inspiration necessary to take action in promoting peace, tolerance and mutual understanding in their communities and nations.
The staff at PTPI World Headquarters is happy to help answer your questions – contact us at youthconference@ptpi.org
| Peace Camps |
PTPI Peace Camps provide an open forum, wherein youth and adults from around the world have the opportunity to interact with one another through lectures, workshops, and hands-on activities, giving them a realistic and constructive way to understand today’s global issues. The goal of PTPI Peace Camps is to achieve a skill level and understanding of group development, planning, conflict management, inter-cultural communications, world issues, leadership skills and team building. Peace Camps have a special focus on peace related subjects.
Young members, ages 18 to 35, of PTPI Chapters
in Europe
come together under this name to promote the ideas of Peace through
Understanding and cultural exchange within the younger generation of
PTPI. This network motivates young people through
cultural activities, informal meetings, exchanges and visits to other
chapters and the promotion of special programs for youth
during PTPI conferences.
Publications
Two
of the various PTPI publications
are dedicated to
student and university chapter activities in particular.
Our World
appears quarterly and the Student
Chapters' E-Newsletter is published monthly on PTPI's international Web
site. Both publications are an
information source linking PTPI student members.
All young PTPI members are welcome to make contributions.
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