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As the premier "think tank" on global youth service, ICP serves as an innovation lab, resource center, and the secretariat for two global networks to promote youth civic engagement globally.More »
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ICP also offers a wide range of services to governments, NGOs, international organizations, and universities.More »
Research and Resources
Poverty and Philanthropy: Strategies for Change
Poverty rates in the United States have remained stubbornly consistent for the past 35 years, despite significant efforts to reduce them (and some success in lessening child poverty in 1990s). Developing philanthropic strategies to combat poverty should begin with a clear understanding of the causes behind the problem. This paper begins by tracing economic and social trends that help explain the persistence of poverty, as well as by describing some of the unintended consequences of public policies that have exacerbated the challenges facing poor families. It then discusses four overarching strategies that seek to address one of the most powerful contributors to poverty: stagnant wages for low-income workers, particularly among men, young men, and men of color. MORE »
Three Policy Options for Reducing Poverty in the U.S.
Two promising strategies for improving the life circumstances of low-income men are: (1) building a world class vocational education system and (2) expansion of formal apprenticeships. MORE »
Publication launch: Volunteering and social activism promote human development and social change
Today, United Nations Day and World Development Information Day, CIVICUS: World Alliance for Citizen Participation, the International Association for Volunteer Effort (IAVE) and the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme are pleased to launch a joint publication, Volunteering and Social Activism: Pathways for participation in human development. The paper is based on a study undertaken by the three organisations in 2007-2008. MORE »
Highlight Your Service-Learning Project
On march 19 2009, The National Service-Learning Conference (to be held in Nashville) will feature a Service-Learning Showcase. Highlight Your Service-Learning Project The Service-Learning Showcase will feature high-quality service-learning projects from across the country and around the world. Showcase participants will talk with conference attendees about service-learning project implementation, connection to curriculum goals, and impact. Youth participation is strongly encouraged in this exciting event! Application deadline: November 3, 2008. » learn more about how to apply to participate in the showcase MORE »
MacJannet Prize For Global Citizenship
The first-ever MacJannet Prize will recognize exceptional student civic engagement initiatives based in universities around the world and contribute financially to their ongoing public service efforts. Visit their website to learn more and to apply: http://www.macjannetprize.org/ MORE »Programs
City Year
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.
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