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GLOW MacedoniaCAMP GLOW 2016 Information Session
Be a Woman. Be Yourself!
What is GLOW?GLOW = Girls Leading Our WorldMulti-cultural LeadershipCamp GLOW and GLOW ClubsDesigned to promote self-confidence, friendship, community participation and English language learningDevelops skills and knowledge in young leaders of Macedonia (LIKE YOU!!)
HistoryRomania, 1995: Peace Corp Volunteers (PCVs) and local teachers took 80 young women to a mountain campsite for a week-long camp
Peace Corps actively supports GLOW all over the world
PCVs work with host country nationals to adapt GLOW to reflect the realities of the young women in their local communities
GLOW Macedonia10+ yearsNearly 700 campers, ~80/year70 communities represented70%+ of Camp GLOW staff are former campersKey partner organizations: - YMCA Bitola - US Embassy Skopje - Peace Corps
Sponsors/Partners
This project was funded in part through a U.S. Embassy grant. The opinions, findings ,and conclusions or recommendations expressed herein are those of the implementers/authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the U.S. Government.
Ovoj proekt e delumno poddr`an od Ambasadata na SAD. Mislewata, otkritijata,i zaklu~ocite, ili preporakite izneseni ovde se na implementatorot (ite)/avtorot(ite), i ne gi odrazuvaat onie na Vladata na SAD.
Ky projekt është pjesërisht i mbështetur me grant nga Ambasada e SHBA-ve. Mendimet, zbulimet dhe konkluzionet ose rekomandimet e paraqitura këtu janë të implementuesit/autorëve dhe nuk i reflektojnë domosdoshmërisht ato të Qeverisë së SHBA-ve.
Camp GLOW 2016JULY 23-30
Shula Mina Campgrounds, Krusevo
Camp GLOW 2016 DETAILSCost: 1000MKD + transportation to/from Krusevo bus station and your communitySleeping arrangements-optional night of camping FoodStaff- coordinators, counselors, instructors- medical doctor/nurse on-siteWhat to bring
At CampClasses
ElectivesActivities
English practiceTeambuildingNew friends
FUN!!!!!
EligibilityCampers MUST:Be available for the entire week of July 23-30Speak EnglishBe entering Year 1, 2, 3, or 4 during Fall 2016Not have attended Camp GLOW beforeHave Parents’ permissionBe able to pay 1000MKD + travel to/from KrusevoHave a desire to be a leader in their community!
HOW TO APPLYApplications open now!glowmacedonia.wix.com/glowmacedonia#!applications
APPLY BY MAY 10Interviews during MaySelectionWaitlist
How to Stand OutVery Competitive-300 applicants, 80 acceptedStrong English skillsDemonstrated leadership in communityThoughtful answers during the interviewDiversity and open-mindednessEnthusiasmYoung women who want to make a positive change in the world--and in their communities!
GLOW ClubsCan’t make it to Camp GLOW?
Start a GLOW Club in your community!
Self-led with help from GLOWDiscussion and activities on various topicsService projects
Contact [email protected] for more information!
Contact GLOW
Website: glowmacedonia.wix.com/glowmacedonia
Facebook: facebook.com/GLOWinMK
Email: [email protected]
THANK YOU!
GLOW
