http://www.icicp.org Innovations In Civic Participation Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:53:24 CST en-us http://www.icicp.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/8734 http://www.icicp.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/8734 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:14:00 CDT Adraine McKell is the Executive Director of Hands On Manatee! a volunteer program based out of Manatee, FL. ManaTEENs, a program of Hands on Manatee! ran its first Summer of Service last year. In this interview McKell discusses the history and philosophy of ManaTEENs, the success of their Summer of Service program, and the need for more Summer of Service funding in the future. http://www.icicp.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/6202 http://www.icicp.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/6202 Tue, 05 May 2009 13:31:11 CDT Throughout the United States, Earth Force is engaging educators and students in environmental service-learning projects making a difference in student learning and communities. http://www.icicp.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5790 http://www.icicp.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/5790 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:53:04 CDT AmeriCorps Restoring Youth and Communities calls on incarcerated youth applying for parole in California to assess needs in their community, connect with organizations and people that engage them in learning more about the issues, and take action through service. http://www.icicp.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/4600 http://www.icicp.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/4600 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:49:30 CST City Year unites young people of all backgrounds for a year of full-time service, giving them the skills and opportunities to change the world. As tutors, mentors, and role models, these idealistic leaders make a difference in the lives of children, and transform schools and neighborhoods in 17 U.S. locations and Johannesburg, South Africa. Just as importantly, during their year of service corps members develop civic leadership skills they can use throughout a lifetime of community service. http://www.icicp.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/4162 http://www.icicp.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/4162 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 17:00:09 CDT The Suzanne Mubarak Women's International Peace Movement (SMWIPM) launched its pilot, "Summer Peace Camps," July 26th to July 31st, 2008. The Summer Peace Camps (SPC) are an interactive, week-long set of programs convened to empower Egyptian youth in seeing school as a space for active knowledge seeking and for creating particapatory learning environments. http://www.icicp.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/3391 http://www.icicp.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/3391 Tue, 05 Aug 2008 17:38:49 CDT The Indian Youth Climate Network (IYCN) is a fledgling NGO that is attempting to serve as a coalition uniting like-minded non-profit groups with Indian youth under the umbrella of mutual concerns for the future of the environment. Its founder and Executive Director Kartikeya Singh is a young progressive intent on addressing the problem of climate change within the context of Youth Service. http://www.icicp.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/3146 http://www.icicp.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/3146 Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:42:00 CDT Service For Peace's "Model Elementary School Program" was started in 2005. SFP utilizes youth volunteers in meeting the Millennium Development Goal of universal elementary education in order to improve educational attainment and literacy. http://www.icicp.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/2820 http://www.icicp.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/2820 Mon, 12 May 2008 14:20:07 CDT The Ruwwad - Youth Volunteers for Community Assistance is a USAID-funded project in Palestine that aims to provide youth in the West Bank with meaningful opportunities to be involved in positive leadership activities that serve their communities, help them to be socially connected, and enhance their employability. http://www.icicp.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/1513 http://www.icicp.org/ht/d/ProgramDetails/i/1513 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 08:18:01 CST School Girls Unite/Les Filles Unies is a collaborative effort between high school students in Mali and the US to increase awareness about the educational inequalities facing girls from around the world. Girls in the two countries actively lobby government, work to solve community problems, and through their unique intercontinental connection, build international understanding.