Program Details
Phase 1: Global Friendships in America
Travel Program for Indonesian Participants: June 10 – July 6
Sixteen Indonesian students and two teacher escorts will be selected from Madura, and PalangkaRaya. They will be welcomed into the U.S. communities of San Francisco and Washington DC, learning about daily customs and how Americans participate in addressing social, economic, and environmental issues.
US Families Host Indonesian Participants: June 15 to 24
The Indonesian participants will live with American host families from the cities of Roanoke, Bedford and Lynchburg in central Virginia. Families will host for a brief but memorable 10 days.
Leadership Training at the Global Youth Village: June 24 – July 3
U.S. and Indonesian youths will become part of a vibrant community of 50 youth leaders at Legacy’s Global Youth Village. Since 1979, GYV has trained over 3500 young people from 105 different countries and cultures. Workshops and recreational activities are designed to expand leadership skills and deepen their knowledge and commitment to the value of citizen participation. IULX youth will focus on environmental issues, leadership development, community activism, and project planning.
Phase 2: Indonesia Immersion: July 3 – 24
US participants will travel to Indonesia for an environmental service tour with their Indonesian friends in Madura and Palangka Raya, Central Kalimantan and live with Indonesian families. Activities will include touring cultural attractions wildlife preserves, ecological sites; conducting peer-to-peer projects and workshops; meeting local officials.
“This is a truly wonderful opportunity - we really need to foster
understanding with different parts of the world. An exchange program with Indonesia is particularly appropriate at this time when there are so many unfortunate stereotypes, especially concerning Muslims. It always surprises me how many people you come across who express views such as “surprised you would let your son go to a Muslim country”,“Muslims hate us” etc – it is really good to see Seth being such a passionate ambassador and using his experiences in the program to say what wonderful and caring people he met. Thank you all – and good luck for the 2012 program!”
by Mike Frow, parent, IULX 2011
Phase 3: Speaking up for the Planet: (July – December)
IULX participants will return home equipped with the knowledge, skills, and enthusiasm to create positive change in their schools and communities through student organized service projects. These activities will focus on environmental themes and demonstrate lessons learned about leadership and citizen participation. Participants will be required to:
1. Plan and deliver an environmental themed project with the help of volunteers.
2. Write a final project report on the organization and delivery of the project.
3. Publish a story in a school or community newspaper or create a blog on the project or travel experience.
4. Conduct a classroom presentation on the project or travel experience.