We discovered the Encounters with Canada program. Abbie chose this week:
International Affairs
Be a global citizen! This week’s participants attend an International Challenges Conference at Canada’s Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, exploring the fascinating and complex global issues of our time. Prominent and accomplished international affairs experts share their insights on international youth programs, life in the foreign service, Canada-USA relations, the United Nations, global conflicts, international crime, international development, and more. Interactive workshops, simulations and tours round out the week.
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It fits in really well with her interest in Sudan. I’m excited about the opportunity she has this week, although the mom in me is wishing she would call more often! I talked to her for about five minutes last night – long enough for her to tell me that they’d be going to the Parliament buildings today.
The best part about this program is that it’s available to kids all across Canada regardless of their income or location. They pay all of the travel costs – the only cost that isn’t covered is the $625 for room and board at the Terry Fox Youth Centre. I know Abbie would have been more than willing to allocate her Christmas and birthday money to that in addition to working as hard as she could to raise the rest…but she didn’t have to. We were able to use our funding through Heritage Christian Online School to pay for that cost so her entire trip to Ottawa was free.
I can’t wait to hear more about her week!
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