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AFSC Youth Civic Engagement- Invitation

Flyer Inviting Groups to participate in AFSC's Youth Civic Engagement projects in Kansas City.

Groups can learn about U.S. budget priorities and tax policies and create films for the If I Had A Trillion Dollars youth film festival; explore their ideas about how to improve our community and world and create spoken word poetry to perform wiht the "If I Could Change the World" spoken word project; participate in trainings about social change, nonviolent action and activism; and more... 

AFSC Youth Civic Engagement: Invitation

Kansas City Area School and Youth Groups are Invited to take advantage of powerful opportunity for youth develolpment and leadership

AFSC's Youth Civic Engagement work in Kansas City had a great year and we are looking for groups to collaborate with for programs for 2013-2014. We anticipate that after this year's excellent experiences we will have many more requests from groups wishing to participate next year, so contact us soon.

Visions of Peace Festival 2013

Friday, June 7, 2013 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm

What is your Vision of Peace?

Contact Information: 

For information: Contact the American Friends Service Committee at 816 931-5256 or go to www.afsc.org/kansascity

Email: 
afsckc@afsc.org
Documents: 
Flyer- 2013 Visions of Peace Festival

Spoken Word Performance Flyer

Join us at performance of spoken word creations by youth who particiapted in KC AFSC's If I Could Change the World spoken word project! Download flyer for details!

application/pdf iconFlyer - Performances.pdf

If I Could Change the World Spoken Word Performance - Kickoff

Saturday, March 23, 2013 - 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Please help encourage the youth of Kansas City to use their creativity to speak their peace.

Area youth from the “If I Could Change the World…” Spoken Word Project and American Friends Service Committee interns and other spoken word artists will be touring Kansas City venues performing spoken word from late March to June 2013.

Contact Information: 

For more information contact AFSC at  816) 931-5256, or go to http://www.afsc.org/kansascity

Email: 
afsckc@afsc.org
Documents: 
Spoken Word Performance Flyer

Apply to Be A 2013-14 KC Peace Intern

KC IHTD Presentation

AFSC Peace Interns Pearl Webb and Isabella Fassi conduct an If I Had A Trillion Dollars youth film training at Paseo High School

The Intern will work with AFSC staff and volunteers to support Kansas City AFSC peace campaigns and engage youth from after-school, faith, and high school settings in creative peacemaking and social change (e.g. If I Had A Trillion Dollars youth Film Festival and the If I Could Change The World Spoken Word Project). Activities will focus on: increasing activism; promoting understanding of militarism and economic injustice; exposing ways corporations and the 1% control U.S.

If I Could Change the World Permission Form

KC AFSC youth data sheet and permission form for participation in If I Could Change the World spoken word project.

Youth who wish to attend the If I Could Change the World workshops or perform at spoken word performances should complete the attached parent permission form and return it to the KC AFSC program. afsckc@afsc.org, or AFSC KC, 4405 Gillham Rd., KC, MO 64110. For information call 816 931-5256. 

application/pdf iconAFSC Youth Data & Permission forms-Spoken Word .pdf

If I Could Change the World

The "If I Could Change the World" Spoken Word Project is organized by the KC Program of the American Friends Service Committee  in colloboration with The Writers Place and is intended to help youth communicate their hopes and visions for a better world.

AFSC interns and spoken word artists are presenting 90 minute to two hour interactive educational workshops in one or two sessions to school and youth groups to engage youth in developing their ideas about how they would change the world and in creating spoken word pieces which communicate their visions.

application/pdf iconFlyer - If I Could Change the World Spoken Word Project.pdf

Who we are

AFSC is a Quaker organization devoted to service, development, and peace programs throughout the world. Our work is based on the belief in the worth of every person, and faith in the power of love to overcome violence and injustice. Learn more

Where we work

AFSC has office around the world. To see a complete list see the Where We Work page.

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