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Subject: 2014 My Galilee Leadership Program
Dear friends and colleagues
We are very excited to share with you that applications now being accepted for the American Mideast Leadership Network 2014 My Galilee Leadership Program; an educational program that focusing on the Holy Land and the Arab population that is living in Israel.
The "My Galilee Leadership Program" is a unique cultural exchange program that educates participants about the Arab/Palestinian communities in Israel.
From August 1st until August 18th selected participants will travel to the Galilee, where they will have the opportunity to learn about the complexity of the Arab society and explore the culture and lives of various minorities such as the Muslims, Christians, Druzes, Bedouins, and other communities.
The two and a half-week leadership program partners participants from different continents and encourages them to explore and deconstruct the stereotypes, prejudices, and social issues facing their respective societies and their relationship to each other.
Through a series of open dialogue sessions, cultural excursions, meetings with prominent individuals in business, politics and society, and team building exercises the participants come to develop a greater appreciation for each other and the nuances of the challenges facing this particular part of the world.
The program provides the opportunity for the participants to stay with families, and in doing so offers a valuable opportunity for them to network and build bonds that may endure long after the conclusion of the program.
Participants, through direct exchange with their Arab peers in the Galilee, will act as civic ambassadors on behalf of their country, exploring and confronting the issues that define US-Mideast relations. They will develop the skills, knowledge, and relationships to become leaders who can build bridges of cultural understanding. Furthermore, they will have the unique opportunity to interact with elected officials, heads of NGOs, community and lay leaders, clergy, business leaders, educators, artists, and students to
develop a better understanding of current events in the Middle East.
Participants will have the opportunity to enrich their knowledge of the region by visiting various places of historical and religious significance including Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Haifa, Nazareth, Sea of Galilee, Acre, Cana, and many others. They will experience the history, culture, and traditions of these unique places and obtain a deeper understanding of their past and
present.
Program overview
Language Enhancement
American participants will take Arabic language classes during program.
Participants are divided into levels according to language experience and learn practical phrases and conversational tools to augment their experience.
Dialogue Sessions
During professionally facilitated, dialogue sessions, American and Middle Eastern students discuss their personal experiences, beliefs, values and interests. They address topics such as the complexity of identity, American foreign policy, the Arab-Israeli conflict, gender relations, education, and the impact of diversity in society.
Town Hall Meeting
Meetings and interviews with Arab media professionals, government officials, professors, artists, lay leaders and activists to complement the dialogue sessions, challenging students to engage with diverse perspectives.
Excursions and Cultural Immersion
Participants will travel to many different places to explore the region and the culture with overnight excursions to major cities. Additionally, students have the opportunity to explore the Holy Land and interact with lay citizens during personal time.
Program Application Deadline and Cost
A complete application package should be submitted by May 16th, 2014
The cost for the 2014 "My Galilee" Program is $3700 (which dose not include International travel):
* All domestic transportation
* Three daily meals
* Accommodation expenses
* An insurance package
* Entertainment
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For more information, please contact Rami Nuseir at [log in to unmask]
Or feel free to call us at 347-924-9674 or visit our website at www.amln.org
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