Friday, March 20th
6:45 p.m.
Whether launching grassroots initiatives or responding to top-down projects, the faith based community is increasingly involved in justice related issues such as poverty, human trafficking, refugees, orphans and health care. Y4GH salutes the men and women faith leaders of Flint, your leadership in the midst of crisis deserves the worlds attention. We are inviting the religious community from around the country to participate in World Water Day Weekend, beginning with a Friday evening  interfaith service and reception, graciously hosted by Calvary United Methodist Church, Rev Gregory Timmons, Pastor. Pastor Nelson Henry, Y4GH Interfaith Coordinator.
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Youth Water Summit - Saturday, March 21 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Check in from 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. 

The Youth Water Summit is hosted to promote a culture of innovation among young people, structured around water education and advocacy.  The summit will help participants better understand water crisis from a local, national, and global perspective.

STEMinista Water Science Activities for girls in grades 4-8 
"Stop the Spread STEM Challenge"
Stop the spread is a new STEM challenge highlighting the global issue of infectious disease students design, build and test a model of a hand washing device and produce educational materials for children in Cape Town, South Africa to encourage hand washing. 
8:30-9:00    Snacks
9:00-12:30   STEM Activities
12:30-1:00  Lunch

The Science of Water for girls and boys grades 4-8
"The Dirty Water Project: Design-Build-Test Water Filters"
In this hands-on activity, students investigate different methods—aeration and filtering—for removing pollutants from water. Working in teams, they design, build and test their own water filters—essentially conducting their own "dirty water projects." A guiding data collection worksheet is provided.
This engineering curriculum aligns to Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
​8:30-9:30    Snacks
9:00-12:30  The Science of Water Activities
12:30-1:00   Lunch
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Youth Congress for High School and College Students

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Through the vehicle of Congressional Debate, which promotes leadership and communication skills through rigorous interaction and debate on issues confronting our democracy as it relates to water topics. Students registering for this session will receive a debate guide. These skills will prepare students for learning and leadership throughout their lives. Students have the option of registering as presenters or observers.
9:00-12 Noon    
12-1:00 Lunch

1:00-3:00     Intergenerational Panel Discussion- "Why Can't You Hear Me"
Over the past 30 years, the young and elderly have begun to live and play in increasingly different worlds. This separation between the generations have been linked to the increase in negative stereotypes toward the aging.  At the same time, younger people, who are in need of adult guidance and relationships, often find little opportunity for meaningful exchanges with senior adults. 

​During this session let's all listen!

9:15-10:15    Church and the Road Ahead - Panel Discussion
When we act irresponsibly towards water, all creation groans for human beings and the rest of God's creatures endure needless suffering, and many die. 
This panel will discuss how the church can affect change across the country.

10:30-11:30  Trauma-Informed Ministry
There is a growing trend in education, mental health, social services, and health care: becoming trauma-informed.  For those in ministry, "trauma-informed" can be a confusing phrase, bringing up images we might not naturally associate with the church and its mission and ministry.
This workshop will give church leaders an overview of how the church supports the trauma of a community affected by the water crisis and its associated affects. 

11:45-12:30   Lunch
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Sunday, March 22, World Water Day
March to the Flint River-Assemble at 1:30 p.m.
​Closing Ceremony