Get Washington experience during the 2004 Youth Leadership Program (05/02/04)

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Get Washington experience during the 2004 Youth Leadership Program

by Miriam Bates

WASHINGTON - The U.S.-Ukraine Foundation (USUF) will hold the third annual Youth Leadership Program in Washington on July 31 to August 6. This special "Washington experience" introduces a select group of college students who consider themselves "leaders for tomorrow" to some of the essential elements of U.S.-Ukraine relations and leadership in a weeklong program of meetings and discussions at some of D.C.'s key institutions.

Through dialogue and interaction with Washington-based leaders, students learn about public policy, the political process, U.S.-Ukraine relations, the importance of the Ukrainian American community in U.S.-Ukraine affairs, the need for activism and the wide genre of careers available in Washington.

Past program activities have included briefings with Undersecretary Paula Dobriansky; Deputy Director Gloria Steele of the U.S. Agency for International Development; former U.S. Ambassadors to Ukraine Steven Pifer and William Green Miller; George Beebe, special advisor to the vice-president for national security affairs; and representatives of the Embassy of Ukraine. Students also have the chance to enjoy the landmarks of Washington, such as tours of the Capitol, the Pentagon and the many museums.

Students, age 18-22 who are entering or in college, are eligible. Students from Ukraine are welcome to apply. Program costs (for program activities and transport) and lodging will be free; some group meals will also be without cost. Participants will be responsible for their transport to and from Washington, meals, personal spending money and non-program activities.

Readers may check USUF's website, www.usukraine.org/ylp.shtml for the program application. The deadline for applications is May 31. The deadline for students requiring U.S. visas is May 15. If you would like to receive further program specifics, please e-mail Miriam Bates at [email protected].

The U.S.-Ukraine Foundation is a non-profit, non-governmental organization established in 1991 to facilitate democratic development, encourage free market reform and enhance human rights in Ukraine. The foundation creates and sustains channels of communication between the United States and Ukraine for the purpose of building peace and prosperity through shared democratic values.

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