The Youth Ambassador Experience: A photo tour
So just what is the Youth Ambassador experience all about? In the spirit of “a picture’s worth a thousand words,” check out the photos below from last year’s trip for a taste of what you can expect. Applications for the 2012 YA experience are now open! Click here to download the application form and tell us why you want to be a World Vision Youth Ambassador.
The YA experience is about… making lifelong friends.
As a YA you’ll meet other youth who are as passionate about making a difference as you are.
The YA experience is about… learning from development experts.
YAs chat with World Vision president, Dave Toycen, during their orientation in Toronto, Ontario.
The YA experience is about… learning about the history
World Vision staff Linda Ly comforts one of the YAs after visiting the Rwandan Genocide Memorial.
The YA experience is about… immersing yourself in another culture
The YAs get a taste of Rwanda’s rich, hospitable and beautiful culture.
The YA experience is about… visiting World Vision programs.
The YAs meet sponsored children in one of World Vision’s Area Development Programmes (ADPs).
The YA experience is about… meeting the people.
Mathew plays a game with a girl from the community.
The YA experience is about… experiencing the day-to-day life of many Rwandans.
Kate, Adeeb and Brian try their hand at milking a cow while an amused village leader looks on.
The YA experience is about… witnessing the need.
Kate gets a taste of all the work that’s involved in fetching water.
The YA experience is about…witnessing success.
The YAs meet the talented people behind a successful Women’s Cooperative.
The YA experience is about… unforgettable sights.
The Akagera National Park is full of Rwanda’s diverse wildlife.
The YA experience is about… getting your hands dirty.
Laurel shows that’s she’s not afraid to dive in and help out.
The YA experience is about… sharing ideas with other leaders in the Youth Forum
Felomena gets to know another youth leader during the International Youth Forum.
The YA experience is about… breaking down the barriers.
Participants of last year’s Youth Forum came from Canada, Rwanda, the DRC and Tanzania!
The YA experience is about… returning to Canada, empowered to make a difference.
Upon their return, YAs share their experiences with other youth across Canada.
The YA experience… is a life changing experience!
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