http://blog.ptpi.org The PTPI Blog aims to provide a place to share our members' stories. They inspire us and they will inspire others. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:00:45 +0000 en hourly 1 http://blog.ptpi.org/2011/11/10/global-youth-forum-2011-reflection-on-being-a-leader-of-today/ http://blog.ptpi.org/2011/11/10/global-youth-forum-2011-reflection-on-being-a-leader-of-today/#comments Thu, 10 Nov 2011 20:19:12 +0000 admin http://blog.ptpi.org/?p=3250 On the opening night of the 2011 Global Youth Forum (GYF) in Kansas City, Missouri USA, PTPI Board Member Micah Kubic spoke to the delegates about how they are not the leaders of tomorrow – they are the leaders of today. He also emphasized that we all must work together to make our dream of [...]

]]> http://blog.ptpi.org/2011/11/10/global-youth-forum-2011-reflection-on-being-a-leader-of-today/feed/ 1 http://blog.ptpi.org/2011/09/19/after-hurricane-irene-ptpi-members-support-their-community/ http://blog.ptpi.org/2011/09/19/after-hurricane-irene-ptpi-members-support-their-community/#comments Mon, 19 Sep 2011 13:00:01 +0000 admin http://blog.ptpi.org/?p=3037 Heidi Pearson is a young member of PTPI whose community in New York, United States was recently affected by Hurricane Irene. We talked to her about what happened, what she is doing to help, and how you can help: 1. How did you become involved with PTPI? I first became involved with People to People [...]

]]> http://blog.ptpi.org/2011/09/19/after-hurricane-irene-ptpi-members-support-their-community/feed/ 1 http://blog.ptpi.org/2011/07/01/bringing-the-world-together-at-the-global-youth-forum/ http://blog.ptpi.org/2011/07/01/bringing-the-world-together-at-the-global-youth-forum/#comments Fri, 01 Jul 2011 13:00:09 +0000 admin http://blog.ptpi.org/?p=2196 Ask a student who has attended a Global Youth Forum (GYF) in the past about an aspect they most enjoyed and many will mention the International Student Panel (ISP).  Students who serve on the ISP come from all parts of the world. If you are interested in being a part of the ISP, contact Sarah [...]

]]> http://blog.ptpi.org/2011/07/01/bringing-the-world-together-at-the-global-youth-forum/feed/ 1 http://blog.ptpi.org/2011/05/16/why-go-to-the-global-youth-forum/ http://blog.ptpi.org/2011/05/16/why-go-to-the-global-youth-forum/#comments Mon, 16 May 2011 13:00:43 +0000 admin http://blog.ptpi.org/?p=2190 Registration for the 2011 Global Youth Forum (GYF) opened last week! We’re looking forward to welcoming friends from near and far to Kansas City, Missouri, home of PTPI’s World Headquarters. Will you join us, or encourage the students in your life to sign up? The early-bird deadline (with discounted rate) is May 31, 2011. Full [...]

]]> http://blog.ptpi.org/2011/05/16/why-go-to-the-global-youth-forum/feed/ 0 http://blog.ptpi.org/2010/11/19/gyf-2010-global-health/ http://blog.ptpi.org/2010/11/19/gyf-2010-global-health/#comments Fri, 19 Nov 2010 13:00:51 +0000 admin http://blog.ptpi.org/?p=1695 Last week in Atlanta, Georgia USA, 150 student delegates spent four days at PTPI’s ninth annual Global Youth Forum (GYF).  Global health was the topic this year.  Impressive speakers, hands-on volunteer experience and group discussions gave students tools to help deal with health-related issues, in their communities and in the world.  See below to find [...]

]]> http://blog.ptpi.org/2010/11/19/gyf-2010-global-health/feed/ 1 http://blog.ptpi.org/2010/08/17/joyce-c-hall-scholarship-recipients-2010/ http://blog.ptpi.org/2010/08/17/joyce-c-hall-scholarship-recipients-2010/#comments Tue, 17 Aug 2010 19:05:50 +0000 admin http://blog.ptpi.org/?p=1381 The $2,000 Joyce C. Hall College Scholarship is awarded to up to five high school students or full-time university students.  Applicants much have participated in PTPI programs in the past, and have at least a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.  International students are encouraged to apply. To lean more about how to [...]

]]> http://blog.ptpi.org/2010/08/17/joyce-c-hall-scholarship-recipients-2010/feed/ 0 http://blog.ptpi.org/2010/08/12/sneak-preview-2-more-isp-members/ http://blog.ptpi.org/2010/08/12/sneak-preview-2-more-isp-members/#comments Thu, 12 Aug 2010 13:00:13 +0000 admin http://blog.ptpi.org/?p=1314 Last week we introduced you to three of the seven students who will form the International Student Panel at PTPI’s Global Youth Forum in November.  Here are interviews with two more! Mohammed Lamarana Barry Where do you live? I am from The Gambia but I do not live in Banjul.  I will be moving to [...]

]]> http://blog.ptpi.org/2010/08/12/sneak-preview-2-more-isp-members/feed/ 0 http://blog.ptpi.org/2010/08/06/sneak-preview-the-2010-global-youth-forum-isp/ http://blog.ptpi.org/2010/08/06/sneak-preview-the-2010-global-youth-forum-isp/#comments Fri, 06 Aug 2010 19:02:27 +0000 admin http://blog.ptpi.org/?p=1286 What is the ISP, you ask?  It’s the International Student Panel, made up of seven students from seven different countries.  The ISP is a much-loved session that takes place during PTPI’s Global Youth Forum (GYF) each year.  Members of the ISP take questions from their fellow delegates – it is an opportunity to learn more [...]

]]> http://blog.ptpi.org/2010/08/06/sneak-preview-the-2010-global-youth-forum-isp/feed/ 2 http://blog.ptpi.org/2009/12/21/5-minutes-with-alex-sher-and-lissa-leibson/ http://blog.ptpi.org/2009/12/21/5-minutes-with-alex-sher-and-lissa-leibson/#comments Mon, 21 Dec 2009 23:19:26 +0000 admin http://blog.ptpi.org/?p=572 Big thanks to Alex and Lissa for coming down to PTPI World Headquarters for an afternoon and volunteering their time!  (We always welcome volunteers, and there are ongoing volunteer opportunities at the Operation International Children Warehouse in Kansas City, Missouri USA as well!)  We asked Alex and Lissa a few questions about why they decided [...]

]]> http://blog.ptpi.org/2009/12/21/5-minutes-with-alex-sher-and-lissa-leibson/feed/ 1 http://blog.ptpi.org/2009/11/16/day-four-of-the-2009-global-youth-forum/ http://blog.ptpi.org/2009/11/16/day-four-of-the-2009-global-youth-forum/#comments Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:51:46 +0000 admin http://blog.ptpi.org/?p=475 The morning started with breakfast, as usual, but there was a special breakfast for all of the GYF Seniors.  As high school seniors, this was their final year at the GYF, however their time with PTPI is not over!  They had a special “graduation” to Young Generation (YG) and an opportunity to learn about the [...]

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