Project Enable, Jul 27 - Aug 3

Greetings from Project ENABLE!

I am writing to tell all of you that Youth STRIDES a FREE summer training project is happening from July 27-August 3, 2007.

Youth STRIDES is looking for applicants! Youth STRIDES is a week long summer

immersion camp, training and sharing camp for immigrant and refugee youth.

When: July 27th-August 3rd, 2007
Where: Thetis Island, BC
Youth: Aged 13-20 years old

Youth
STRIDES is a week long summer camp for refugee and immigrant youth.
Throughout the week, youth will be immerged in workshops and activities
about social justice issues. Important World issues will be explored
such as racism, religion, media, cultural differences, and many more.
Youth will learn skills and techniques to further enable them in
leadership capacities within the community. The skills will include
public speaking, conflict resolution, critical thinking, time
management, goal setting, combating racism and others. It will be
powerful, profound and unforgettable. Youth STRIDES will equip
applicants with hands-on skills and experience, with plenty of time for
friendship, conversation, and laughter.

Last year 12 youth from
seven different countries were able to participate in this free
training for immigrant and refugee youth. This cross cultural living
experience is transformative for many. One youth from last year remarks:

"Because
everyone is so different I don't feel different, I feel like no one is
judging me for how I look, instead liking me for who I am. I feel like
I can be myself. This is the first time I've felt community since I've
left my country."
Aged 17, from Sudan, living in Canada for two years.

10-15 youth will be selected to participate that are passionate about social justice issues.
Please share the attached poster and application with youth in your networks that would

benefit from this project.

Please
see the attached information sheet, youth application form and poster.
If you have a space to post this poster we would appreciate it, or if
you would like a color printed copy please let me know.

We are requesting that all interested youth apply by June 22nd.

Thank you to all of you!

Meghan Mergaert
Enable Coordinator