From Conflict to Contact: (Summary)

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From Conflict to Contact(Summary)

• AIUSA Central Africa RAN
• Friends of Rwanda, Inc.
• Youth Ambassador Program

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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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What Amnesty International is Doing to Help

• Education
• Advocacy from the International Community
• Advocacy for the Individual

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What Friends of Rwanda is Doing to Help

• Education
• Individual Youth Sponsorship
• Future Sustainable Development Projects

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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

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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

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What We Will Do

• Identify Rwandan Youth
• Provide Background on Youth
• Help with Language and Cultural Translation via
  Email
• Cover Postage