August 6th – 13th, 2011
The 5th Annual Global Youth Peace Summit is an 8-day conference uniting 60 international, refugee, immigrant and local youth ages 13-18 as peace leaders of a global community. Over the years, the Summit has brought Austin’s youth together with refugee and immigrant youth from Iraq, Afghanistan, Cuba, Somalia, Bhutan, Iran, Burma, Colombia, Congo, Guatemala, Tibet, Cote d’Ivoire, Nigeria, Burundi, El Salvador, South Africa, Mexico, India, Nepal, and Thailand. About 80% of the youth who come to the Summit live in the Austin area.
The goal of the Summit is to challenge and inspire youth to extend beyond their cultural differences to create “onevillage” united by values of peace, healing, respect, and service to others. Through activities, discussions, art, music-making, and special events, the youth will learn to communicate, to think and act with compassion, and serve others with love. The Amala Foundation partners with other peace-centered social change organizations to offer a truly inspirational event, including Urban Roots, the Indigenous People Institute, local artists, musicians, educators, and peace leaders.
Where
The Global Youth Peace Summit takes place at John Knox Ranch in Wimberley, Texas.
When
August 6th – 13th, 2011
For More Information, To Volunteer, or To Donate go to
http://www.amalafoundation.org