Conexiones and the 2nd World Creative Youth Forum, Costa Rica 2011

We are pleased and honored that the Founding President, HRH Prince Frederick von Saxe-Lauenberg, and the host organizations, Children of the World 2000 and the Federal Association for the Advancement for Visible Minorities (FAAVM), have invited Instituto Conexiones and its members to be an integral part of the 2nd World Creative Youth Forum.  This important international conference had its successful inauguration in the Philippines in 2009.  The second one is scheduled to take place in San José, Costa Rica in May 2011.   Its objective is to bring together five hundred emerging leaders from around the world to speak out in a common voice around content that is in alignment with, and goes beyond, the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (UNMDG).

Learn more about WCYF – click here

Conexiones involvement:

-  Conexiones has been charged with representing the Latin American region and to assist in the identification, nomination and selection of delegates from Latin America.  We are looking for youth between the ages of 18 and 25 who have demonstrated a commitment to the environment and their communities, either through their professional, philanthropic, or personal endeavors.  If you know someone like this or feel you fit this description, you may pre-nominate yourself or others by emailing WCYF@ConexionesInstitute.org.  We will take note of the nomination and you will be notified when the application is posted on the WCYF website and available for submission.

-  Many members of our team and work-study program students are involved in the production of this global event both at the executive and on-the-ground levels.  Our Executive Director, Kimberly Newton, is part of the General Committee and the Co-Chair the Local Organizing Committee (although she is honored to receive this title, she is serving as Co-Chair until a motivated Costa Rican interested in this position is identified, at which time she voluntarily passes this great opportunity on to a local leader; she will stay on as a supporting advisor).  Our Brazil Director, aManda Greene, is Co-Representative for the Latin American region. Our Costa Rica Director, Milady Borbón, is a member of the Local Organizing Committee.   Many of our Associate Applied Researchers are part of the Youth Advisory Board, such as Stefi Petit, Jonathan Zuñiga and Rolando Calvo.   Conexiones is actively recruiting more Youth Advisors, Local Organizing Commitee members, and Latin American Country Representatives-Liaisons.  Contact WCYF@ConexionesInstitute.org if you would like to know more about getting involved.

-  Conexiones Consortium members and instructors have the opportunity to participate as presenters, educators, facilitators, panelists, and exhibitors.  Conexiones producers will also have the chance to feature their relevant short films.   We are currently putting together our offering and want it to be as engaging, informative, and experiential as possible – with a focus on showcasing viable triple bottom line working models or raising awareness and critical thinking around the need for truly interconnected solutions, such as is discussed in The Bigger Picture of Rainforest Conservation and Green Investment in Developing Countries . If you are a member, submit your idea today to WCYF@ConexionesInstitute.org.

Opportunities to work on real life projects like this one help our students learn through doing.  They are also empowered with relationships and knowledge that they will need as they embark on a journey of socially and ecologically  minded leadership. Our Consortium members and instructors are also receiving a great opportunity to showcase and expand their efforts to make the world a better place for all.  For this and more, Conexiones would like to take this opportunity to thank the World Creative Youth Forum and its organizers.  ¡GRACIAS!

Want to become a member or part of our team in some way?  There´s never been a better time to become a Conexiones member, intern, student of our work-study program, or partner educator!  We are growing exponentially and have many opportunities for synergy and mutual growth. Contact us today!  Synergy@ConexionesInstitute.org

Meaningful internship opportunities for all ages!

LEARN THROUGH DOING GOOD

Conexiones offers internship and work-study opportunities

that make a difference!

We offer youth, students and professionals applied learning opportunities to use and develop their bilingual, research, writing, communications, marketing or community building skills to advance projects that advance equitable and sustainable globalization.  Our interns can design their own project or find placement in sustainability-minded nonprofit organizations, educational productions or enterprising social enterprises known to Conexiones to be managed by great directors who love mentoring others and which are worthy of receiving volunteer support.

All successful internships receive letters of recommendation & a Certificate of Completion (and a cash stipend in some cases!)

Click here to learn more!

Spanish Thru Fun Playcircles Help Children Learn About Diversity at a Young Age (and their parents too!)

Spanish thru Fun Playcircles:

Learn Spanish alongside your child by participating in a lively, engaging and enriching Spanish thru Fun Playcircle in a comfortable home environment. Our program allows children and adults to learn Spanish together through engaging songs, play, music and more!

If you´ve always wanted to learn Spanish, doing so as your child develops their own language skills is a great way to do it!

This activity is for children ages 1 month to 48 months with a caregiver and is repeated every spring and fall semesters in San Francisco.

$10 per child with a caregiver or shared caregiver.

*Call 415.367.3696 or email info@connectionsinstitute.net for address

If you can´t make it to the playcircle, consider having your regular nanny come with your child. We provide resources and ideas for your nanny to incorporate our Intentional Spanish Immersion Curriculum into their daily routine.

Our ¡Mucho Más! Spanish Immersion Program, which includes lively Spanish Thru Fun Playcircles and Spanish Classes, are an important part of the Conexiones vision because the U.S. children of today will be global leaders tomorrow and we believe that if they are exposed at a young age to other languages and cultures, they will grow up with skills to communicate with those who are different from them, and thus, have a deeper understanding and appreciation of diversity and equality. Multilingual children tend to think more globally and be more accepting of change and differences. We believe these are important assets for future leaders to have in order to advance long term peace, sustainability, and joyful coexistence in a rapidly globalizing world.

Volunteer, play and learn in Costa Rica

Do you want to travel to Costa Rica and experience life as a local, live with a local family, visit areas rarely seen by tourists, and in a way that is meaningful and gives back?

Then you should consider volunteering!  We specialize in offering family and child friendly service learning and cultural immersion experiences in Costa Rica.   Read more….