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4 SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
Global Leadership Program Launches For High Schoolers
Leeward high school students are being offered a one-of-a-kind expe- rience by Hawai‘i-based nonprofit Pacific & Asian Affairs Council, as it has opened applications for its 2022 Global Leadership Program.
sustainable and just world,” states executive director Niki Shishido. “Students are exploring new ideas, building lasting relationships and uncovering how they might make a real impact in a complex and con- nected world.”
The nonprofit is preparing the next generation of leaders for an increasingly interconnected world. The program teaches participants how to understand complex sys- tems surrounding the world’s lead- ing problems.
The program will select 20 high school students from public, pri- vate, charter and home schools with an interest in exploring global is- sues. Applications are being accept- ed through Sept. 14, and sessions will begin with a fall break Leader- ship Summit on Oct. 2-5. A $50 fee is required at the time of program acceptance, and free waiver appli- cations are available.
The duration of the program spans seven months and includes a combination of in-person and virtual sessions. Students are eligi- ble for a $1,000 travel scholarship with PAAC upon completing the program.
Visit paachawaii.org/global-lead- ership-program for more informa- tion. For further questions, contact high school global education pro- gram director Roya Maroufkhani Dennis at 808-944-7759.
“Our goal is to develop youth leaders who are informed about global issues and are empowered to contribute to a more peaceful,
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