 People
To People International
People to
People International (PTPI), with headquarters in Kansas
City, Missouri USA, was established by President Dwight
D. Eisenhower on September 11, 1956 as a not-for-profit
organization to advance international understanding
and friendship, tolerance and world peace between people
of all nations through direct people-to-people contacts.
Today, our mission continues to enhance the foundation
of our organization with educational, cultural and humanitarian
programs for youth and adults worldwide. PTPI has a
presence in 125 countries with more than 80,000 families
and individuals actively participating in People to
People International programs. Please visit www.ptpi.org
for more information.
Web site: www.ptpi.org
Contact: ptpi@ptpi.org
Activities
School
and Classroom Program
The PTPI School and Classroom Program
pairs similar-age classrooms in different countries.
Two classrooms form a partnership so students may work
together on educational projects that improve their
cultural understanding of one another. Projects as simple
as pen pals or more complex to examine specific subjects
or issues are offered in a program manual, which also
provides guidance for effective communication and collaboration
between classrooms. Contact: classroom@ptpi.org
- Letter
and Email Exchange
Pen Pals! PTPI encourages classrooms to
build the foundation of their relationship with this
project, which acquaints students with those of their
partner classroom. Classrooms may focus upon this
project the entire duration of their partnership.
- Peace
Journals
This project is possible through a partnership between
PTPI and The Sept 12 International Student Guild.
Peace Journals are created from the writings and artwork
of students expressing goodwill, their hope for peace,
their experiences, and the healing process for those
who have suffered from war and political discord.
Because these are genuine books, they will be available
to schools, libraries and others worldwide.
- Global
Youth Murals
This project invites primary, middle and secondary
students from all nations to create murals illustrating
their cultures, communities and their interpretation
of the theme “peace through understanding.”
Murals are exhibited at PTPI’s
annual Global Youth Forum.
- Hometown
Project
In this project students prepare information according
to criteria for six topics, resulting in the creation
of a comprehensive scrapbook about their hometown.
Scrapbooks are exchanged between partner classrooms.
Topics: General Description of Hometown, Our School
and Education System, Our Religious Places and Practices,
Our Hospital or Medical Services, Industry and Agriculture,
and Our Families.
- "
Everyone Smiles in the Same Language”
This project asks students to think about the power
of a smile. They realize everyone, no matter their
origin or location, smiles in the same language. Students
select photographs of smiles -- their own, their pets,
their families, their friends – to exchange
with their partner classroom. Students also compose
gratitude journals about the things or actions that
make them smile.
Pen
Pal Program
The PTPI Pen Pal Program fosters friendship
and global understanding between people of different nations
through letter or email exchange. Individuals age 13 and
older may apply for a pen pal. Applicants are matched
according to their age and interests. Individuals younger
than age 13 may obtain pen friends through the PTPI
School and Classroom Program. Contact penpal@ptpi.org
Global
Youth Forum
At PTPI’s Global Youth Forum,
young achievers from around the world explore various
perspectives
and skills while also experiencing an exciting new group
of diverse people and cultures. A variety of dynamic
speakers,
interactive workshops and rewarding activities highlight
this unique youth conference. Students leave the Global
Youth Forum equipped with the tools and inspiration necessary
to take action in promoting peace, tolerance and mutual
understanding in their communities and nations. The 2005
Global Youth Forum will take place November 9-13 in
Washington, D.C. Contact: youthconference@ptpi.org
Peace Camp
The PTPI Peace Camp is designed to provide a peaceful,
learning, open environment, wherein youth from around
the world have an opportunity to interact with one another
through lectures, workshops, and hands-on activities
that
will give the individual participants a realistic and
constructive way to understand today’s global
issues. The goal is to improve the student’s
skill level and understanding of group development,
planning, conflict
resolution, inter-cultural communications, world issues,
leadership skills and team building. The next Peace
Camp
will be held in Egypt. Contact: marcb@ptpi.org
Student
Chapters
PTPI Student Chapters are volunteer organizations
that give middle, secondary, and university students the
opportunity to learn leadership skills, team building,
personal accountability for their goals as well as promote
peace and understanding in their school or community.
A Student Chapter is a membership based club where students
come together to make new friends, learn about other countries
and cultures, have fun, as well as make a positive difference
in the world around them. Students work together creating
their own goals and activities which promote: focusing
on the positive, taking personal responsibility for making
a difference, humanitarianism, as well as enhancing international
friendships. Contact: youthdirector@ptpi.org
Student
Ambassador Program
PTPI Student Ambassadors travel overseas
for two to three weeks during the summer to learn, share,
and represent their communities and schools. From the
Great Wall of China to South Africa's Cape, Student Ambassadors
experience unparalleled opportunities for personal growth
through an enriching program of educational and cultural
interaction. By becoming a Student Ambassador, participants
gain:
- an appreciation
for the world in which they live,
- build
their self-confidence,
- enrich
their education through learning in the global classroom
- and develop
increased levels of maturity and independence.
Experienced
educators lead Student Ambassador delegations of 30-40
students. The program provides students a travel experience
that's fun and educational. Contact: info@studentambassadors.org
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