Upcoming Events
Educating for a Better World
An Evening with Ishmael Beah
(Former child soldier from Sierra Leone and renowned author)
Thursday, August 6th, 2009
Center for the Arts
Reception begins at 6pm
Presentation starts at 7pm
Followed by dessert and a book-signing by Ismael Beah.
$20 for general admission*
*The first 50 students under the age of 19 are FREE!
Check out: Educating for a Better World to learn about InterConnections 21's program with Ishmael Beah and Schools for Salone to raise awareness about the needs of children in post-conflict areas and to get the Jackson community involved! This is part of an on-going effort to raise $40,000 to build and support a school in Sembehun, Sierra Leone and to provide a well and water filtration system for the community. Join us on August 6th for live music by Steam Powered Airplane, light fare, a silent auction and an opportunity to meet Ishmael Beah. Copies of A Long Way Gone will be available for sale at the event by Valley Bookstore.
Past Events
To view past events, please go to http://ic21.org/pastevents.
Contact Us
PO Box 960 • Wilson, WY 83014
PH 307.733.0549
FAX 307.739.4302
E-mail: danielle@ic21.org
Welcome!
Every year, the world is becoming more interconnected. At InterConnections 21, we think of ourselves as a bridge between the "local" and the "global," between different generations, and between hometown schools and the halls of the United Nations. That's why we call ourselves InterConnections 21, or IC 21 for short.
We create programs to help high school students and their teachers learn about urgent issues facing the world and how to take action.
What people say about IC 21
"I realize that I am very fortunate to have had the opportunity not only to interact with the Otavalans of Ecuador but also to take one step further (at the UN Student Conference on Human Rights) and discuss certain solutions that would ultimately resolve the threats towards the rights of indigenous peoples. These experiences combined were very inspirational..."
-Cummings Rork, student from Jackson, WY who particpated in the IC 21 sponsored Ecuador Study and Service Trip and the '07 UNSCHR on "The Rights of Indigenous People"
"IC 21 truly changed my life. You always believed in me; thus, you opened the door to the world of International Affairs. I know that many others have been touched and continue to be impacted by the efforts of IC 21."
-Casey Box, former Global Connections Club member, Jackson, WY