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Welcome to Georgia 4-H Global Programs

Mission:
To provide 4-H youth with educational opportunities that will cultivate an awareness of global issues, develop culturally aware citizens and provide opportunities to learn about and address major issues confronting the world.
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Georgia 4-H selected as lead agency for
Global Youth Service Day: April 24-26, 2009

Learn more about this international initiative designed to engage youth all over the world in service and/or service learning projects on the same weekend.

To find out how your county can get involved and take advantage of free planning resources and grant opportunities, click here.

Global Youth Service Day
Global Awareness: What is it & Why You Should Care About It
To learn what "global awareness" is and why many of the people who will have a direct impact on your future and the future of Georgia are concerned about it click here.
Travel Opportunity: 4-H GCEE Global Citizenship & Enviornomental Exprience in Puerto Rico
Summer of 2008: Spend A Week In Puerto Rico, May 30th - June 6th, 2009
Participate in phase one of this state to exchange with Puerto Rico 4-H. Click here for more information .
Connect With Youth from Around the World Without Leaving Home
You don't have to travel to make friends from around the world. 4-H'ers can chat online with youth and teachers from over 190 countries, correspond with Peace Corps Volunteers in the field and arrange for speakers to come and present to your 4-H club meeting.Find out how.
Globalize Your Portfolio
Whatever your project area, including a global perspective and international sharing activities can strengthen your portfolio.

To learn how global issues can impact you at the local level and who won at DPA click here.
Cooperative Extension Service College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences University of Georgia
The University of Georgia and Ft. Valley State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and counties of the state cooperating. The Cooperative Extension Service offers educational programs, assistance and materials to all people without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability. An equal opportunity/affirmative action organization committed to a diverse work force.