IN THE NEWS

U.S. Employers Hire Young Paraguayans (in Spanish) – September 21, 2009

Digital ABC features the  International YMCA’s Work & Travel and Intern & Trainee programs in Asuncion.

Global Teens take on Thailand – September 19, 2009

Named a top ten travel blog by Men’s Journal magazine & declared to have  “a cult following of thousands” by National Geographic, the Amateur Traveler blog highlights the International YMCA’s commitment to world service.

Clifton teens travel overseas to complete service projects – September 17, 2009

The Staten Island Advance talks with four local Global Teens who traveled to Brazil, Thailand and South Korea to participate in unique international service projects. The trips were made possible thanks to fund-raising efforts and support from the Staten Island YMCA. 

Healing the World – August 28, 2009

The Mom Most Travelled, a blog spotlighting youth-friendly travel experiences, touts the 2009 Global Teens Thailand trip as “hope-inspiring” .

Greenpoint Y Teen Treks to Peru – August 6, 2009

The Greenpoint Star interviews International YMCA Global Teen Katherine Guchichau about a  trip to Peru that put her on the path to global citizenship through cultural and educational travel, meaningful community service and teen-to-teen interactions.

American Youth Experience Culture & Volunteer (in Korean) – August 5, 2009 

A local South Korean newspaper details YMCA Global Teens’ stay at a “culture camp” as they engage in cultural exchange with South Korean teens.

Counselor brings international perspective to YMCA camp – July 7, 2009

The Martinsville Bulletin talks with Mexican ICCP participant America Dominguez about her experiences as a YMCA counselor at the Martinsville-Henry County YMCA in Virginia.