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Transforming Global Learning into Local Action

Explore Mexico-U.S. migration factors, observe community programs, and understand migration impact. Celebrate progress with partnerships, training, grants. Engage in rural health practices with Latinos.

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Transforming Global Learning into Local Action

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  1. Transforming Global Learning into Local Action North Carolina’s Experience

  2. Mexico City Oaxaca International Training • Learn about the political, social and economic factors of Mexico-U.S. migration • Observe agricultural, environmental, family, youth and community programs in action • Understand theimpact of migration Goals

  3. Celebrating One Year of Progress • Invest in Personnel • State-wide Coordinator: Cintia Aguilar • Develop Partnerships • Invest in Training • $10,000 NCSU Extension, Engagement and Economic Development Seed Grant—Behnke and Storm

  4. El Dia de los Ninos Boone, NC April 28, 2007 • National Latino Children’s Institute: http://www.nlci.org/common/index2.htm • El Día de los Niños - Celebrating Young Americans http://www.nlci.org/DLN2004/dlnmain.htm

  5. Logic Model 100 Latinos will increase knowledge in rural health and safety and adopt new practices in Watauga County (Western NC) Engage a student in Extension and engagement Spanish-language posters Deliver Western NC model program statewide through workshop to build capacity (50 participants) Synergy 125 Latinos (adults and children) participated 40 bike helmets, booster seats provided 50 1st aid kits distributed 40 tetanus shots provided English/Spanish puppet show adapted and premiered Youth created safety calendar ESL women recorded radio PSA and were interviewed by media ESL classes in 2 counties visited 11 organizations collaborated Sessions co-taught by ESL members and Extension/organizations ESL women and their children assembled handout bags ESL members handled registration ESL members solicited donations and arranged for meal ESL child (HS grad): community service experience, college admission connections; ASU students ESL contact for CPR certification classes Organizers heard saying: Next year . Workshop in Kinston drew 80 participants Outcomes: Design & Discovery

  6. Connections and Global Learning Marcia, Elizabeth, Diana, Deva  Mary  Sue  Julia  Andrew Was international training essential? Yes. On both sides of the border. Community-based programs: where commitment meets commitment and everyone learns from each other.

  7. Workshop in Kinston, NC July 27, 2007 • Highlighted Programs and Resources for Latino Audiences in Extension’s 3 Priority Areas: • Profitable, Sustainable Food, Forest, Green Industry • Environment and Natural Resources • Youth, Families, Communities • Identified Priorities and Formed Work Groups

  8. Collaboration with Latino Service Providers Workshop • Icebreaker • Introduction to Extension Programs for Latinos • Latino Environmental Scans . . . To Collaboration • Recruiting and Retaining Latino Participants • Keys to Success/Lessons Learned: Watauga ESL-Extension Women’s Hispanic Group • Lunch: Keynote: NC Farmworker Health Program • Share Fair: Hispanic/Latino Educational Resources • Beyond and Event: Options for Long-Term Learning/Leadership Development • Migrant Education • Community Voices • Farmworker Safety Training • College for Latino Youth • Priority Setting, Work Groups

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