2020 Program Application
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Thank you for your interest in Youth for Global Health & Social Justice.  Before completing the application, read all of the program information below. You will be asked to verify that you have read this information before completing the application process. In addition, the application process will include a personal interview, international students will require a Skype interview.

1. This application is for high school and college students not more than 25 years of age.

2. Prospective students must have an interest in one or more of the following program areas:

• Clinical - Study of the treatment and prevention of waterborne disease
• Engineering - Study of the mechanics of water treatment facilities
• Advocacy - Focus on public speaking and research of water as a human right

3. Students are required to enroll in an online program of study that include the following:

• The Biology of Water and Health - Part 1: This course is designed in a four week format, with students dedicating 3 - 4 hours of week to the study. This course will help you understand the complex interdependence of social, economic, and scientific perspectives involved in addressing critical water-related challenges. The unique interdisciplinary approach of this course gives the general public, as well as health professionals in a variety of fields, a provocative introduction to the public health and human engineering components involved in the provision of safe water and sanitation. This course provides an interdisciplinary framework for understanding the place of water in health policy and engineering by helping participants speak with an informed voice about the ways in which water is involved in social interactions, belief systems, and the economics of an increasingly interconnected and interdependent world. We look forward to working with all of you from around the world on addressing common water and health-related challenges we are encountering today. 
• The Biology of Water and Health - Part II:This course is designed in a four week format, with students dedicating 3 - 4 hours of week to the study. This 2nd part of The Biology of Water and Health provides an interdisciplinary framework for understanding the place of water in health policy and engineering by delving into the complex social, economic, political and scientific factors that influence how we approach these critical health and water related challenges. Later in the course, we’ll discuss “making it so;” how to address these challenges in order to implement sustainable interventions for both large and small scale operations.After completing this course you will be able to:
  A.  Identify multidimensional factors that threaten the availability of safe water locally and globally.
  B.  Describe procedures for sampling, testing and analyzing water quality
  C.  Explain risk assessment and risk management techniques and understand how they relate to safe water regulations
  D.  Debate issues surrounding water privatization, social justice, and hydrofracturing.
  E.  Recognize anthropological determinants which influence future sustainability
  F.  Evaluate various water treatment strategies in developing and developed countries, including point of use                               interventions and large scale treatment plants
  G.  Illustrate the interdisciplinary/interprofessional nature of water sustainability work
• ​(Optional) International Human Rights Law: 8 weeks long, 3 - 4  hours/week required

          This course will provide you with an overview of how human rights are protected under international law, how and by                      whom such rights may be claimed, and what limitations and restrictions to rights are admissible.
          The general objective of this course is to present students with the overarching structure of human rights protection,                      rather than provide a systematic and detailed discussion of specific human rights protection mechanisms, specific rights,              or specific groups of vulnerable persons. By acquiring this 'general grammar', students will be better poised to analyse,                discuss and use human rights.
          At the end of this course, the participant shall:
          A. Prove a solid understanding of the key controversies surrounding the development of international human rights law;
          B.  Be able to take part in discussions about questions raised by the enforcement of international human rights law;
          C.  Be able to follow the developments of human rights law, thanks to the conceptual tools he/she shall have acquired.

4. Students are required to participate in one scheduled field trip/month. the following are examples of the field trips:

• Wastewater treatment facility​
• Clean water treatment facility
• Visit a legislative discussion on clean water

    Students will receive a calendar with the list of field trip requirements. International students must submit pictures of their              field trip. U.S. students will attend with their class.  Students/parents will be responsible for getting to and from field trips.

5. Online classes include a quiz after each section and a final exam at the end of the course.  Y4GH will monitor course                        participation. Tutors will be available for any student who asks for assistance.  Students who do not complete the program of        study will not be allowed to continue in the program.

6.  Students who do not complete The Biology of Health and Water I and II, with a 70% or better will not be invited to participate       in the global project.

7.  To participate in the global project, students will be responsible for 100% of their travel and lodging expenses and any                    associated vaccinations, or travel documents. Y4GH has secured All Guru Travel agency to handle our group travel,                        travel arrangements will be made directly through them, not Y4GH. Y4GH will send them a list of registered participants.                Details about the global project will be covered in detail during the interview process.

8.  Fundraising is a critical part of Y4GH.  Every student will be given 100 raffle tickets to sell between October 1st and                         December 14th.  Tickets are $5 each. Prize details will be covered during the interview process. We are asking international           students to develop a Y4GH fundraiser with a $500 goal, in their countries. 

9.  Students are asked to attend all fundraising events. A calendar of events for the year will be posted on our website and                 Facebook page.

10.  Standards of Conduct:
Participation in Youth for Global Health & social Justice programs is subject to the observance of the
organization’s rules and procedures. The activities outlined below are strictly prohibited. Any participant or staff member who violates this Code is subject to discipline, up to and including removal from the program.

• Abusive language towards a staff member, volunteer or another
  participant.
• Possession of dangerous or unauthorized
  materials such as explosives, firearms, weapons or other similar items, at any Y4GH activity.
• Discourtesy or rudeness to a fellow participant, staff member or
  volunteer.
• Verbal, physical or visual harassment of another participant, staff
  member or volunteer.
• Actual or threatened violence toward any individual or group.
• Conduct endangering the life, safety, health or well-being of others.
• Failure to follow any agency policy or procedure.
• Bullying or taking unfair advantage of any participant.
• Failing to cooperate with an adult supervisor/leader/mentor.

Non-Discrimination Statement: Youth for Global Health & Social Justice does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.


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