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VOLUNTEERS> GHANA Dist Lrng/InfoTECH Conf (May 20)

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1] Ghana Conference - Volunteers 

     Needed to assist with making necessary arrangements
     and fine-tuning the Conference program 
     and agenda via informal E-mail discussion

2] Cuba*Africa*Brazil Diaspora Internships/Study Travel

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1]
              Accra Distance Learning/InfoTech

              CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT 

Volunteers 

UPDATE: Ghana Distance Learning / InfoTech Conference - May 20-22, 1998
        A list has been set up for the purpose of making all
arrangements
        for the Conference.  At the end, please find an update, and 
        an invitation to volunteer help with the planning and
        implementation, by participating in informal discussion by
E-mail.   
        
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2]

         A f r i c a  -  B r a z i l  -  C u b a

           D i a s p o r a   P r o g r a m s

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Internships / Travel-Study / EduTouring / Experiential / Study Abroad
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           AASP
            EDUCATIONAL / Travel Programs to AFRICA & BRAZIL & CUBA
               for 1997 / 1998 / 1999

           Offers an intense immersion in and exposure to traditional
           and modern life, a unique educational experience that
           is career-enhancing -- and profoundly personal and
           relevant -- in our Global Village.  

           Select from among several different travel itineraries,
           program themes, and dates year round.

CONTACT:    
           Professor Harold Rogers
           President, AASP

           19 S. LaSalle St., Suite 301
           Chicago, IL 60603
           Phone: 312-443-0929

           E-mail your name &
                 full address to BOTH:

           1-  "Update/Information" <AASP@Juno.Com>
           2-  "Brochure/Application" <AfricanEduTravel@Yahoo.Com>

WHEN TO
    APPLY?  
           We are now accepting applications.
          
COUNTRIES:  
           Senegal, Ivory Coast, Mali, South Africa, Egypt,
           Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Zimbabwe, The Gambia,
           Cameroon, Mozambique, Namibia, Brazil, Cuba

ACTIVITIES
  & SITES:   
           Urban centers; rural villages; cultural and historical
           sites; geographic and natural landmarks; explore
           traditional life, linguistic and ethnic diversity;
           experience a unique blend of human warmth & vitality
           of spirit; leave the beaten path to see, feel and
           appreciate what tourists rarely could or would.

DURATION:   
           Programs range from 1 week to 3 weeks, beginning
           variously in December, February, June, July & August.

           Special programs with particular themes may be arranged.

COST:       
           Fees start at $995 - the lowest cost anywhere for a
           program of this scope; includes travel, accommodations,
           breakfast & full daily program -- led by Dr. Rogers and
           experienced AASP staff.

ACADEMIC
 CREDIT:   
           Students typically arrange to receive 3 to 10 units
           from their respective schools; or credit can be earned
           through AASP's university affiliation, either graduate
           or undergraduate units

WHO CAN
 APPLY?    
           Participation is open to professionals, students,
           non-students, technicals, and interested persons
           in the general community
 
           All are welcome.  Applications now being accepted.

HOW TO
RAI$E
THE FUND$? 
           Please go to the Websites below where you will find
           superb help with fundraising -- how to obtain grants,
           scholarships and loans; how to receive support from your
           campus or department; how to appeal to groups and
           organizations both on campus and in the community; and
           how to win support from businesses, charities, religious
           groups and foundations.  

           Succeeding will largely be a matter of your asking and
           being persistent.  Virtually all who make an effort
           to raise the funds, do succeed.  As a 501(C)(3)
           non-profit organization, donations made to AASP
           toward your participation are tax-deductible.

 http://www.studyabroad.com/forum/financial_aid.html
 http://www.fund-raising.com/ideabank3.html (a cornucopia of ideas!)
 http://www.studyabroad.com/handbook/costs.html#aid

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Contact us to receive the application, brochure with itineraries,
program details and special features.  For faster response,
best to phone: 312-443-0929 to circumvent our E-mail backlog
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ABOUT AASP...

The African American Studies Program, established in 1981, is a
non-profit organization committed to broadening educational,
cultural and political perspectives about African countries,
societies and peoples.  More than just a tour, we offer a variety
of educational experiences in each country to heighten awareness
and understanding.  Our programs are open to anyone who has an
interest in learning more about Africa and the African Diaspora.

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              Accra Distance Learning/InfoTech
              CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT 


Your Invitation to Help...

       THE GHANA DISTANCE LEARNING/INFO TECH CONFERENCE
       TO BE HELD IN ACCRA: MAY 20 - 22 1998

GHANA SPONSOR: The Voluntary Workcamps Association along with
    numerous organizations, institutions and NGO's in Ghana 
    and worldwide

VOLUNTEER TO HELP VIA INFORMAL DISCUSSION BY E-MAIL

You are invited to join the E-Mail discussion group
GHACLAD-SCOPE which has been set up to promote and carry
out the conference, including making all arrangements,
resolving any problems, and fine-tuning the agenda and program.

To join the List, please send a msg with "subscribe ghaclad-scope"
in the body to:

                       majordomo@igc.org

You will immediately be added to the GHAGLAD-SCOPE
discussion group.


New Conference Website:

                   http://www.ulbobo.com/gdep/ 

You are encouraged to join the Conference planners List 
and participate in this effort!

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DATES OF CONFERENCE

May 20-22, 1998

OBJECTIVES OF THE CONFERENCE

a) To initiate a long-term effort to promote electronic networking
for economic and educational development in Africa.

b) To examine the future of education in electronic classrooms
without walls

c) To explore the barriers to developing transnational goals
for infusing computer literacy into primary, secondary, and
tertiary education in Africa

d) To strengthen the capacity of grassroots organizations
and low income communities to initiate, choose, plan and
manage their own self help projects through computer technology
and information systems.

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Conference Coordinator:  

DR. OSEI DARKWA
Faculty, University of Illinois
 
<International_ProgramS@Juno.com>

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Thank you for announcing/diffusing this information.

Regards

Dr. R. Westerfield
Announcements & Public Information
EduNet Global Scholastic 
   & Curricular Networking
Global_Volunteers@Juno.Com