Youth Empowerment Academy

Co-hosting the

Youth Empowerment Summit

"YES!"

Geneva, Switzerland

24 July - 10 August 2001

Special Invitation To Youth

The FETE d'EXCELLENCE is held each August in Geneva, Switzerland, concurrent with the United Nations' Sub-Commission for the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights, and the City of Geneva's own Fêtes de Genève, renowned for its magical,musical fireworks displays and colorful carnival. The special focus of the FETE d'EXCELLENCE 2001 is the double International Year of Volunteers and International Year for Dialogue Among Civilizations. The FETE d'EXCELLENCE schedule combines a UN/NGO Roundtable Series, privileged access to the famed Alabama Room to sign a World Peace Declaration, cultural and sports events, and civic service. At the heart of each FETE d'EXCELLENCE is the Youth Empowerment Summit "YES!"--a powerful opportunity for Youth.

After studying at the Youth Empowerment Academy Campus at the UCLA Graduate School of Education, or online with the Academic Dean, delegates arrive in Geneva on the 24th of July to begin their Youth Empowerment Summit sessions, draft "YES!" Resolutions to present later at their own FETE d'EXCELLENCE UN/NGO Series Roundtable with world leaders, attend key UN Working Group sessions, and to participate fully in FETE d'EXCELLENCE cultural events. "YES!" 2001delegate/candidates are being excepted now on-line. Subsequently, hard-copy Applications with academic transcripts, letters of recommendation, and a non-refundable one hundred dollar Application Fee should then be mailed to the Dean of Students at ASD, Inc., before May 1st. (See 'Opportunities'.) 

Candidature and Training

Independent Schools, Unified School Districts, Colleges, and Universities are invited to register candidates for the 2001 Youth Empowerment Academy, "YES!" Delegates' Program. Candidates are juniors and seniors in high school as well as college/university students, including doctoral or post-doctoral scholars. Age exceptions are made as merited. There is also an audit option for those teachers or other professionals wanting to attend the FETE d'EXCELLENCE and Youth Empowerment Summit 2001 in Geneva. All "YES!" delegates/candidates combine the qualities of social commitment, academic achievement, and community service. Willie Mitchell, 24-years working with youth at-risk in the inner-city and President and CEO of A.S.D. Inc., and Wilda Spalding, nearly 30 years as head of UN/NGO delegations, plus some local educators have developed qualifying guidelines, curriculum, and guest faculty. Training encompasses academic course studies, a Special Studies research paper, protocol preparations, and field work. Formal sessions of the Academy begin on June 20th, at UCLA, with an "open house introduction" in Royce Hall with subsequent classes in Moore Hall, Graduate School of Education and Information Studies, with a series of eight 2-3 hour sessions followed by a 2-day USA Mini-Camp on July 2nd and 3rd prior to departure on the 23rd of July for Geneva. UN briefings, strategic meetings, Private Research, student study groups and workshops are held throughout the Geneva "YES!" 2001 sessions. The delegates draft and submit a Youth Resolution of the UN Commission on Human Rights as part of their course work.

"YES!" Delegates' Program/Faculty and Mentors

Former United Nations delegates, "YES!" alumni and persons with special expertise serve as the faculty for the USA-based Youth Empowerment Academy at UCLA. The Academic Dean holds on-line seminars for those not able to travel to the UCLA campus. UN/NGO and UN Agency colleagues join in as guest mentors/faculty/experts for the exceptional educational opportunities available to delegates to the "YES!" while in Geneva.

Award and Certificates

"YES!" delegates receive a World Wins Fellowship certificate on completion of the Youth Empowerment Summit in Geneva and post-Summit service. Mentors/staff receive WWC Guest Faculty recognition. All certificates are presented at a post-FETE delegates' reception held at UCLA to honor their achievements on or around the 10th of December (UN Human Rights Day). 

During the USA-based training sessions (or on-line with the Academic Dean), staff assists "YES!" candidates to select a Special Study Research Paper subject. Candidates will present their written work at the 2-day Mini-Camp with other FETE d'EXCELLENCE UN delegates as part of their finals prior to confirmation as a "YES!" delegate. Those submitting their papers for consideration as Ralph Bunche Awardees additionally will make a five-minute oral presentation to a special adjudication panel during the opening sessions at the Geneva Summit. Secret ballot decides the awardees who are announced at the FETE d'EXCELLENCE UN/NGO "Series" Roundtable on Tuesday the 07th of August 2001.

The "YES!" has three Action Task Forces: Academic, Sports & Culture, and Media. "YES!" delegates participate in NGO co-hosted FETE d'EXCELLENCE United Nations Series Roundtables with UN Secretariat, governmental, non-governmental leaders and special invited guests. The Ralph Bunche Awardees will present their winning Special Subject paper as a Guest Panelist Presenter during the appropriate UN/NGO Series Roundtable. These sessions have proven invaluable for past delegates' studies and future careers. 

European City Tour Option

"YES!" 2001 delegates may also apply for a post-summit extra five-day European City Tour coordinated by the Youth Empowerment Academy Co-Founder and Dean of Students, Dr. Willie Mitchell.

Internships

World Wins Corporation, ASD, Inc., ASD, Culinary Arts Academy, World Trust Foundation, Snow Eagle Institute, Global Education Institute and other of our alliance partners offer exceptional internship opportunities. Please contact the directors of each of the relivant organizations for further information.

World Wins Corporation Internships for the FETE/"YES!" 2001 are being accepted until June 2001 and include an option to develop the YouthCaucus International and its participation in this year's UN World Conference Against Racism, Xenophobia and Other Forms of Racism being hosted in Durban, South Africa later this year.

"YES"! 2001 Delegate Enrollment

• Applications on-line should be received by 31st of March 2001 (some exceptions can be made),  Letters of Recommendation, academic transcripts and a completed hard-copy application accompanied by a $100 non-refundable registration fee and must be received no later than the 1st of May at the ASD, Inc. offices.

• Early registration is urged to facilitate air reservations.

• The "YES!" 2001 full fee includes Youth Empowerment Academy training, staff supervision, July Mini-Camp fees, educational materials, round trip airfare to Geneva, board/accommodations and land transportation in Geneva, and sundries.

• Candidates are encouraged to participate in covering his/her own Delegate's fee.

The combined Youth Empowerment Academy class of 2001 and Geneva "YES!" delegate fee is $7,500. (Students arranging their own air transportation to arrive in Geneva on the 24th of July are given a $1000 credit.)

Internships and Work Scholarships ranging from $500 - $3500 are given per need/merit as available. 

SPONSOR A YOUTH IN YOUR NAME

"YES!" SCHOLARSHIPS are an investment in youth (40% of the world's population is under the age of 20). Sponsor a youth in your name, your group's name or in honor of a special person or celebration.

"YES!" Sponsorship Opportunities:

All Scholarship Sponsors are listed in FETE d'EXCELLENCE media materials, including our Web site.

Other dollar amounts are welcome.

Donations for students to the "YES!" are tax-deductible where applicable.

ASD Inc's USA nonprofit 501 C-3, is EIN # 51-020-5038

Please make donations for the "YES!" 2001 Youth Empowerment Summit payable to our non-profit partner

ASD, Inc. and mail to:

ASD, Inc.

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