Hi all,
I am pleased and honored to announce that Global Action Project
(www.global-action.org) has just received the 2010 National Arts and Humanities
Youth Program Award. To see some of G.A.P.'s videos, visit its You Tube
channel: www.youtube.com/globalactionproject
Please see the announcement below.
Best,
Diana Coryat
Co-Founder
Board Member
Global Action Project
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Hola todos y todas,
Tengo el placer y honor anunciar que Global Action Project
(www.global-action.org) acaba de recibir el premio 2010 Arts y Humanidades
Nacional Programa Juvenil. Para ver unos de los videos de G.A.P., ve
www.youtube.com/globalactionproject
Pueden ver el anuncio abajo (desafortunadamente solo en el ingles)
Cordialmente,
Diana Coryat
Co-Fundadora
Miembro de la Junta Directiva
Global Action Project
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Subject: FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA HONORS GLOBAL ACTION PROJECT
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Accepting the award from Mrs. Obama on behalf of G.A.P. was alumni Rayhan Islam
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2010 Programs are underway!
Starting this month and running until our screening in June, each G.A.P. program
meets once a week.
Urban Voices TV: Digital video production, outreach and peer leadership
training for high-school students interested in media arts, media activism and
youth leadership.
SupaFriends: A place for LGBTQ youth toexplore queer history, take pride in our
identities, discuss issues in the community and build power by producing films
for social justice.
Youth Breaking Borders (YBB): Engages diverse immigrant youth to use media to
explore globalization, movements towards global democracy, and the root causes
of migration.
Community Media in Action: Brings the power of youth media to social justice
campaigns. This year we are partnering with CAAAV youth orgainizers on their
Housing Violations campaign.
Smarties:Once a week youth get assistance with college prep. This program helps
youth apply to schools both in and out of state or enter G.E.D. programs with an
eye toward college, sign up for SATs, and apply for scholarships and financial
aid.
Movie Nights and Yoga Days!
We are kicking off this year's movie nights with a Halloween Screening on
October 28. G.A.P. Movie Nights are a place for us to come together as a
community to watch and discuss films and for youth to get to know each other
across programs.
Recognizing our mental and physical well being as critical to our social justice
struggles, this year we are happy to continue offering free weekly Yoga sessions
to youth in programs. Let's get healthy!
FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA HONORS GLOBAL ACTION PROJECT!
On Wednesday, October 20, Global Action Project (G.A.P.) was honored with a
prestigious 2010 National Arts & Humanities Youth Program Award presented by
none other than First Lady Michelle Obama at the White House! We were truly
inspired to be in the company of so many wonderful organizations from across the
country and to be recognized for our work with youth to develop leadership,
creativity, critical thinking, and community engagement through media arts.
Accepting the award on behalf of the G.A.P. community was Executive Director
Meghan McDermott and G.A.P. alum Rayhan Islam.
“This year’s awardees are shining examples of using success in the arts and
humanities as a bridge to success in life,” said Mrs. Obama. “Through them, our
young people are not only discovering new talents and finding their creative
voices, but also becoming better students, better leaders and better citizens.”
Chosen from a pool of more than 400 nominations and 50 finalists, G.A.P. was one
of 15 programs to receive the 2010 National Arts and Humanities Youth Program,
the highest honor such programs can receive in the United States. Reflecting
back on the day was 19 year-old Rayhan, a G.A.P. leader and alum who has
co-produced several award-winning G.A.P. videos. Currently a freshman in the
Conservatory of Theatre Arts & Film at Purchase College, State University of New
York, Rayhan said, “I have been to a lot of screenings and events as a filmmaker
with G.A.P., but this really is the next level. To be going to the White House
right as I start college is incredible. It tells me that the work we are doing
is making an impact and gets me even more excited about my future.”
Catching her breath from the excitement of the day, Meghan said, “it’s wonderful
to be recognized for the work we do, but even more important is for young
filmmakers to express themselves and gain an audience for their powerful,
creative work. This honor makes it possible for more young people to get
involved and make media in response to the many challenges that we all face. We
want youth to know that their media has the power to spark dialogue, shape new
understanding, and be used to make significant social change.”
The awards recognize and support outstanding programs that lay new pathways to
creativity, expression, and achievement outside of the regular school day with
demonstrable results. For more information, visit www.pcah.gov.
For nearly 20 years, Global Action Project has trained young people to create
documentaries, PSAs and short films that are aired in screenings and workshops
as well as online. We engage youth most affected by injustice by connecting them
with the tools and resources they need to create media and make change.
Participants use these skills to explore the issues that face them and their
community, creating opportunities for dialogue and engagement for both
filmmakers and viewers.
Donate $20 for 20!
In honor of this amazing award given to us on October 20, 2010 and our upcoming
20th Anniversary please donate $20 or $200 today! The first 20 people to donate
will get a free DVD compilation of "Reframing the Immigrant Experience." Using a
mix of styles and genres, the videos on this compilation focus on education,
criminalization, and the root causes of migration through the eyes of young
immigrants living in New York City.
Founded in 1991 by Diana Coryat and Susan Siegel, G.A.P. has engaged nearly
2000 young people over its lifetime in making media that supports social
change. Inspired by the receipt of this award of the eve of our 20th
anniversary, Susan wants all of us to “share the pride I feel seeing G.A.P. be
given recognition for the work we do engaging, informing and enlightening young
people!” Tisha Pryor, Global Action Project’s Board Chair, agrees, “We are
thrilled to receive such a prestigious award. But like so many arts and media
organizations serving young people, we have been battered by the economy. We
invite everyone to share in this honor by supporting G.A.P., helping to keep
our work going.”
Thank you so much for your support!
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