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Leveraging Privilege Workshop April 6, 2008

What does privilege mean to each of us? How can we use our lives, relationships, connections, opportunities and resources to live healthy lives and work collaboratively for social change? How do we build healthy, authentic and mutually respectful intergenerational partnerships? What would life be like if we could unleash all that we have and all that we are on behalf of all that we love?

If these questions (and more) intrigue you, then please join us! This is an intergenerational workshop, all ages are welcome.

TIME: 10:30am-6:00pm
LOCATION: Center for Urban Peace 2584 Martin Luther King, Jr. Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
COST: $10-250 sliding scale
FOOD: A lovely vegan lunch will be provided by Herbivore Restaurant

CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL INVITATION!

For more information and to reserve your space email us here!

World Jam in Peru June 1-8, 2008

Convening 30 diverse young changemakers from 20 nations for a week of networking, skills sharing, and community building. Core partners include: Conscious Collaborations (Aotearoa/New Zealand) Native Movement (USA), Shikshantar (India), and Institute for Popular Education (Senegal).

Find out more here!


Leveraging Privilege for Social Change July 13-20, 2008

This event, held in Green Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, connects, supports and inspires 30 diverse and committed young people with wealth, fame and/or social impact whose lives are dedicated to building a thriving, just and sustainable world for all.

Get full details here!

Power and Privilege for the People (P3)

Providing safe space for privileged and/or famous young leaders in communities of color with the support, skills and inspiration they need to effectively leverage their time, talent, connections and money on behalf of a healthier, more just and peaceful world. Core partners include: Center for UrbanPeace.

Nice ‘n’ Native, Aotearoa/New Zealand

Gathering 30 young leaders from the indigenous and non-indigenous communities for wisdom-sharing and movement-organizing for environmental protection and cultural preservation. Core partner: Conscious Collaborations.

Rajasthan, India Youth Leadership Jam

Hosting a week of discourse, inquiry, and reflection to help young activists working in the state of Rajasthan connect to each other and themselves. Core partner: Shikshantar.

Flagstaff Jam, AZ

Bringing together young leaders from Flagstaff, Navajo Nation, and Hopi Nation’s environmental, indigenous rights, social justice and community wellness movements to create space for transformational community-building on a local level. Core partner: Native Movement.

Philippines Jam

For 30+ young leaders in the Philippines to connect and build partnerships as they work for democracy, ecology, and human rights. Core partners include: Cordillera Peoples’ Alliance and Asia Pacific Indigenous Youth Network.

Art in Action Camps

Helping young people from diverse backgrounds to use artistic expression – dance, spoken word, poetry, public speaking, street theater, hip-hop, and puppetry – as a means of learning, self-expression, and social change. Core partners include: Cultural Links, Global Exchange, and Ella Baker Center for Human Rights.

YES! Community Summit

Bringing together YES! staff, donors, board and program partners to explore how we can build more authentic and potent partnerships, and create a stronger, more values-aligned organization.

Past Events in 2007-2008 Year

YES! to Life: Building Sustainable Communities Workshop Dec 9, 2007

This 4-hour workshop (held in Santa Cruz, CA) provided an opportunity for those in the greater YES! community to meet each other and share their hopes, successes and challenges for a thriving just and sustainable planet. We are all becoming increasingly aware of the tremendous work that is taking place across the globe as well as our own roles in the unfolding of a sustainable future. This workshop brought us together to share our lessons, teach our teachings and advance our partnerships as we build the world we can imagine. This workshop was open to everyone, all ages.

Email workshops@yesworld.org for more information!

YES! Generation of Hope House Parties Oct 25-Nov 18, 2007

YES!’s free fundraising house parties, called Generation of Hope, were held in various locations across the country as listed below. The parties included delicious vegan organic refreshments. Generation of Hope was an exhilarating and inspiring event organized by YES!, and featured a moving presentation by a troupe of extraordinary young global leaders. The program impacted people at a deep level, opening hearts, offering hope, and inspiring guests to live with purpose and passion. Guests had the opportunity to hear from YES!’s Global Jam and Leveraging Privilege for Social Change alumni as well as meet some of our dedicated staff.

• New York House Party, Thursday, October 25, 7 to 9 p.m.
• Boston House Party, Friday, October 26, 7 to 9 p.m.
  
• Boulder House Party, Tuesday, October 30, 7 to 9 p.m.
  
• Santa Cruz House Party, Saturday, November 3, 7 to 9 p.m.
  
• San Francisco House Party, Sunday, November 4, 1 to 3 p.m.
  
• Venice House Party, Sunday, November 11, 3 to 5 p.m.
  
• Marin County House Party, Saturday, November 17, 7 to 9 p.m.
  
• House Party, Sunday, November 18, 1 to 3:30 p.m.

Click here for the invitation.

Fundraising From the Heart Oct 10, 2007

Lynne Twist, a global activist, fundraiser, speaker, consultant, and author, facilitated this full-day workshop in Santa Cruz with participants coming from all over California (and one person from Mexico!). Fundraising From the Heart created a unique space for 50+ people in the greater YES! community to explore their beliefs about fundraising and money. The workshop allowed people to transform their perceptions of fundraising from being a difficult and challenging task to an exciting and fulfilling expression of their organization’s mission. The workshop moved beautifully into people sharing their gratitude with each other and understanding the long-term impacts that it can have.