US-2 Program:
The US-2 Program is a domestic, two-year, faith and justice-centered leadership-development and mission-service program for adults, ages 20-30, interested in partnering in solidarity with faith-based organizations or community organizations.
US-2s will integrate faith and justice by learning, walking, and working with communities in their struggles to address systemic injustice and human suffering. US-2s will boldly reexamine their roles and participation in society as they struggle with issues, such as hunger, homelessness, HIV/AIDS, illiteracy, children at risk, substance abuse, racism, domestic violence, and inadequate healthcare.
http://new.gbgm-umc.org/connections/youth/us2/
Mission Intern Program:
The Mission Intern Program is a leadership development and social justice opportunity for young adults (20-30 years old).
The three-year program is divided into a 18-month international work/study assignment and a 18-month action/education assignment in one’s own country. It is an opportunity for young people to hear the prophetic voice of communities and individuals around the world who are working for systemic change and to apply that experiential learning to their home context. The program encourages participants to learn about and live out the transformative gospel of Jesus Christ while working as grassroots organizers and/or advocates in areas of conflict resolution, peace, education, environmental justice, economic development, indigenous rights, and women’s and children’s issues.
http://new.gbgm-umc.org/connections/youth/interns/
Both programs are amazing opportunities! If you have any questions about either program, please don’t hesitate to email me @ kolitzb@gmail.com . If I do not know the answer to your question, I will find someone who does.
Peace,
Brinna Kolitz
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