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Student and University Chapters
Chapters are the backbone of
People to People International, bringing the ideas of
international understanding and education to life at a local level.
Student Chapters focus on
cultural education, current world issues, and humanitarian and
service efforts. As part of PTPI’s international chapter network,
they have the opportunity to connect with peers and
adults around the world. Chapter projects
include various initiatives from PTPI World Headquarters. At the
same time, Student Chapters have the flexibility to develop their
own programs and projects according to their interests and means.
PTPI helps with ideas for fundraising and gives out matching
grants for special projects.
University
chapters strive to work in conjunction with university curriculum
to provide members with a "global
education". A "global education" is the set of knowledge, skills,
and attitudes that prepare individuals
to live and compete in an increasingly multicultural,
interconnected, and fast changing global
society.
How do I form a PTPI Student or University Chapter?
It’s easy! Grab 10 friends and an adult/campus
advisor, complete a simple application and your group will be
ready to make a difference! For more information go to our
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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.
Take a look at the
Global Youth Forum
Web Site for more information.
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Peace
Camp
PTPI's Peace Camp provides 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 main objective of this program is peace education.
More information is available on our
international Web site.
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International Visitors
Program
The
International Visitors Program is a cultural interaction experience
in which members of PTPI's worldwide chapters are offered the
opportunity to meet members of chapters in other countries and
experience their way of life. This is done through Host Chapter
members who provide homestays for visitors from other countries by
inviting them into their homes to spend time with them for a few
days. In return, the Host Families get the chance to come in contact
with people from other nations, which helps to create a mutual
understanding of each other's culture.
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Young
Generation
Young members, ages 18 to
30, 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, visits to other chapters and the promotion of special programs for youth during PTPI
conferences. Past and coming events for PTPI's Young Generation can
be found
here.
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Publications
Two of the various PTPI publications
are dedicated to student and
university chapter activities in particular. The magazine Our World
is published
biannually. The Student E-Newsletter Our World
appears every second month on our international Website. Both publications are
an information source linking PTPI
student and university chapter members. All young
PTPI members are welcome to make contributions. Please click
here for more information.
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Global Youth Murals
Students in
elementary/primary-, middle- and secondary-school are invited to
participate in People to People International's annual Global Youth
Murals Project. Join students around the globe to create artwork
that illustrates our world's unique cultures and hope for friendship
and peace through understanding. Murals will be exhibited at PTPI's Global Youth Forum. Four
to six outstanding
murals will receive awards and will be featured in PTPI's magazine,
People. Click
here if you want to
find out more about the Global Youth
Murals.
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School and Classroom
Program
PTPI's
School and Classroom Program
connects teachers and their students with classes in other countries.
Students collaborate on educational projects that expand their
understanding of another culture and help them form friendships with
their peers abroad. Partner classes interact via teacher-supervised
e-mail accounts, online-forums as well as letters and packages
exchanged by post. Primary, middle and secondary school classes and
youth groups from all countries are welcome to join.
To
join,
register here or
contact classroom@ptpi.org.
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