Tuesday, January 1, 2008

Youth LINC for local AND international projects

I just stumbled on Youth LINC (youthlinc.org), based in Salt Lake City, where youth can get into projects here locally and then participate in international projects; it's always a challenge to earn money for trips, but after doing some number of local service they earn credit toward their international trip. Very nice.

What drew me to learn more is The Young Humanitarian Award.

Go there to see what I mean, because there are pictures of young people who are obviously putting their lives to good use. Isn't it great to see such faces? Then click on the "Current Programs" for the local and international efforts and see the pictures for each country's program. Doesn't it make you want to go out tomorrow and pound a nail for someone who could use some help?

But be sure to take a minute to read each of the amazing things that the Young Humanitarian winner and runners up have done with their time. You can see what your work might turn into if you start spending some time with an organization like this.

"My goal in life is to help spread the fragrance of love everywhere I go." - Kimberly Gallegos

1 comment:

Trent said...

If you're a youth, then I hope you realize that you really can travel abroad. My niece, Kenley Turville, raised money for a trip to Korea, and she did it by simply asking everyone she knew until she found people and organizations who would donate for her trip. If you have the time and passion, other people have the money to help you out. Good luck!