revised : key dates to remember

[***click on the title to download a copy of the timeline]

jan '08: there is still space on our team for YOU if you would like to apply!!!

: applications and interviews completed

jan - apr: 2 team meetings per month : tba

4-6 jan: gyn leadership retreat (nate, tasha, christine)
6 jan: first team meeting : tba

: registration fee DUE ($150)

15 feb: team's 1/2 fees due ($1900)

4 apr: team's final fees due ($1900)

2-4 may: gyn orientation (for everyone going on this trip!)
5 may - 2 jun: JAPAN!!!

just to clarify

this trip is not to bring shame to the japanese people, but to bring honour to those who are caught in the grips of an issue. these issues are not uniquely japanese. injustice issues happen everywhere - we can look in our own backyard, here in canada, to see this.


"to bring honour to those caught in an issue" - what does this mean? those who are caught in the grips of an injustice issue are there because those that have stolen their innocence & dignity, continue to hold them captive because they do not see them as they really are - women, men, children - humans with dignity.

no matter what our circumstance, we were all created for life and deserve to be treated as such and allowed to live in freedom.

those who are caught in these issues do not need to be further degraded, their stories need to be told and the issue itself needs to stop. and they need their life back. and their story needs to be told to prevent these issues from happening again. and again.

deadline extended

the applications due friday, 21 december

we have decided to push the deadline back one week!

the process: complete your application, contact us for an interview, bring your application with you... and we'll take it from there.

if your references are holding up the application process, please let us know you are interested so we have an idea about you!

download your application here.

globalteamsbrock@yahoo.ca

facebook

there is a new group on facebook: "global youth network : japan"

in the right column, there is a button to "click" and post it on your profile! pass the word along about the trip!!!!

the issues and the cost

the issues
please email us at globalteamsbrock@yahoo.ca for these details.

the cost
"The 2008 Photography focused trip to Japan is $3800. This includes airfare and other transportation, travel medical insurance, orientation and debriefing sessions, all accommodations, meals and team recreational activities. It also includes the cost of printing and framing for the 2008 Photo Exhibition in the Fall (details tba). The only things that are not covered are your personal spending money, visa(s), passports and any necessary vaccinations."

* for faq's. please download your member application package.

applications and interviews

the steps:

1/ download and complete your application (click)

2/ be sure to get two references - a professional and someone who has known you for a long time. please have the references put their completed forms in a sealed envelope and attach with your application.

2/ give us a call when your application is complete - 905 341 8274 - to set up an interview

3/ bring your completed application to the interview - interviews are held in St. Catharines

4/ once all the interviews are complete, we will be in touch with you regarding your place on the team.


feel free to call us if you have any questions!

applications and interviews should be completed by 30 november at the latest!

the photography element

have you ever wondered what to do with the things you may encounter when you come back from a social justice trip or even a vacation? whether you went to be build a school for the poor in haiti... or lived in the slums of brazil... or maybe you passed through a village you weren't prepared to see when you were on vacation...

photography is a powerful awareness tool! see http://www.capturedbytasha.com for more information on how tasha has been using it to bring awareness to certain justice issues over the past number of years.

our trip to japan in may 2008, is going to incorporate this element. you will be exposed to justice issues (tba) but then you will also be taught what to do next. we don't want this to be just an education trip for you. you are one person in millions of people in the West who may have never even heard of the issues we will expose you to in Japan. we hope this trip will encourage you to use your talents for change. to give a voice to a person who doesn't have one. to bring awareness to your sphere of influence.

art, specifically photography, is one way you can make a difference.

the posters are posted!

click the link to download your poster!

the posters have been posted around brock university! we have an intern on campus this year - Christine Jennings. she's around if you have any questions.

some main dates to remember

30 nov: applications and interviews completed
2 dec: team selected & non-refundable deposit due ($150)
5 dec: first team meeting

4-6 jan: gyn leadership retreat
15 feb: team's 1/2 fees due
4 apr: team's final fees due
2-4 may: gyn orientation

5 may: DEPART FOR JAPAN
2 jun: ARRIVE HOME

partnering with us : our year at a glance

Nathan & Tasha Hakeem are the
Regional and Team Leaders
for Global Youth Network in the Niagara Region.

It takes a lot of planning and preparation throughout the year to make the trips in May possible! Your generous support is greatly appreciated throughout the year!


there are 2 WAYS TO DONATE: online or by mail.

[online donations - canadahelps takes 3% off your donation.]

online donations:

1. click on this image >>>
2. Enter your donation amount $$$

2. 'FUND/DESIGNATION': choose "GLOBAL YOUTH NETWORK - GENERAL"

3. 'DEDICATIONS and GIFT OPTIONS': choose "yes, as a gift in honour/on behalf of"

4. Type "HAKEEM"

5. "Continue" to complete the transaction.

mail donations:

1. download a DONOR SLIP (click).

2. Fill it in.

3. MAIL IT!

THANK YOU FOR PARTNERING WITH US!


: 2007.2008 : our year at a glance :

september: we begin advertising and promoting on university & college campuses throughout Niagara. as well as other locations that students hang out.

november (preferably) - april: team meetings begin! there is a lot of prep we need to lead our team through in order for them to be properly prepared for their trip in may.

our team is unique to other global teams in that we have a photography and gallery element. so along with the foundational preparation (faith, community, justice) and teaching about japan, we also prepare our students photographically and how to set up a gallery show.
please see "the photography element" for further details.

this is also a time for team fundraising (team members also need to raise their own support) and socials (to get to know each other better... we're together for 4 weeks, 24/7, in may... need we say more?!).

january: the leadership retreat

may: THE TRIP!
4 weeks.

june - july: prepare for gallery exhibition

august/sept - THE PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION

september: we begin advertising and promoting for the next team...


: 2008.2009 : our year at a glance :
our teams are currently on hold. we are still involved with global youth network and continue to bring awareness to the issues from our japan 2008 trip locally and internationally. your support would go towards helping to fund exhibitions, speaking engagements and future plans/projects. if you have any questions regarding funding, please do not hesitate to contact us [email].

link to EVENTS >>> current listings of exhibitions and speaking engagments.


dates may not be exact and are normally quite flexible depending on how quickly a team forms and when a gallery can be booked.