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From Conflict to Contact: (Summary). AIUSA Central Africa RAN Friends of Rwanda, Inc. Youth Ambassador Program. The Scope of the Problems Facing Children. Aftermath of war and genocide Disruption of family life Lack of educational opportunities Limited options for the future.
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From Conflict to Contact:(Summary) AIUSA Central Africa RAN Friends of Rwanda, Inc. Youth Ambassador Program
The Scope of the Problems Facing Children • Aftermath of war and genocide • Disruption of family life • Lack of educational opportunities • Limited options for the future
What Amnesty International is Doing to Help • Education • Advocacy from the International Community • Advocacy for the Individual
What Friends of Rwanda is Doing to Help • Education • Individual Youth Sponsorship • Future Sustainable Development Projects
What You Can Do To Help • The From Conflict to Contact Program • Becoming a Youth Ambassador • Make a Friend in Central Africa • Correspond in French • Develop Class Projects in Support of Your Friend • Help Friends of Rwanda in Mentoring
What You Get From Helping • Personal Knowledge and Growth • Satisfaction of Helping to Make a Difference • Broaden Your Perspective on Life • Sharpen French Communication Skills • Enhance “Cultural Literacy” • Develop Diplomacy Skills
What We Will Do • Identify Rwandan Youth • Provide Background on Youth • Help with Language and Cultural Translation via Email • Cover Postage