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The World Youth Jam embraces a holistic view of social change, believing with Gandhi that: "We must be the change we seek in the world." We look for participants who are growing and building positive change on three simultaneous levels: the internal (they are growing spiritually and personally); the interpersonal (they are seeking to bring love, integrity and honesty to their relationships); and the societal (they are building a world of justice, dignity, peace and balance). We believe that the personal and the public are connected, and as such, this event synthesizes the exploration of our personal lives and journeys with our collective work for a better world. It provides a space for participants to examine not only their work and commitments, but their beliefs, values, emotions, and modes of analysis - all in a community of trust that allows important insights and perspective to be gained.
Dear Friend,
Thank you for your interest in the World Youth Jam, October 13-21, 2003, in Rishikesh, Uttaranchal, India. This annual week-long event connects, supports and inspires 30 committed young leaders (ages 15-30, from 20 nations) whose lives are dedicated to building a thriving, just and balanced world for all. The World Youth Jam provides a healing and transformative context for community building, networking, rejuvenation and expanding the effectiveness of outstanding social change leaders.
"In Nigeria, the hopes of millions have been pinned on me. Everything I do is under the spotlight. If they want to sell papers, they put me on the cover. If they want to gain popular support in an election, they ask for my endorsement. Where does someone like me go when we need a safe place to be and learn? To renew, deepen the foundation of our work, and sharpen our focus? To share experiences, lessons and build relationships with others that can advance our thinking, approach, and capacity? We go to the YES! Jam, which gives us all that and so much more."
- Hafsat Abiola, 27, Founder, Kudirat INitiative for Democracy (KIND), Nigeria
The World Youth Jam embraces a holistic view of social change, believing with Gandhi that: "We must be the change we seek in the world." We look for participants who are growing and building positive change on three simultaneous levels: the internal (they are growing spiritually and personally); the interpersonal (they are seeking to bring love, integrity and honesty to their relationships); and the societal (they are building a world of justice, dignity, peace and balance). We believe that the personal and the public are connected, and as such, this event synthesizes the exploration of our personal lives and journeys with our collective work for a better world. It provides a space for participants to examine not only their work and commitments, but their beliefs, values, emotions, and modes of analysis - all in a community of trust that allows important insights and perspective to be gained.
"For me Jams are the magical place that brings wondrous beings together to take the magnifying glass of our collective vision, passion and strength, and |
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