Youth Empowerment Trainings, Cultural Immersion Programs &
International Youth Exchange Program

"I slept and dreamt that life was joy. I awoke and saw that life was service.
I acted and behold, service was joy."
-Rabindranath Tagore

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Cultural Immersion Program with students from
Tamariki School
a democratic school in Christchurch, New Zealand

In November 2004, students from Tamariki School will spend 10 days traveling
around Thailand exploring sustainable ways of living, children's projects,
alternative schools, national parks, ashrams and temples.


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Youth Exchange with students from Haja Center
an alternative learning center in Seoul, South Korea

In July & August 2004, Hayashi and Shank spent two months in Thailand with
Whispering Seed working with local children creating music and art projects with them.



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The Way of the Elephant
A 5 week cultural immersion program for youth from
Upattinas School in USA

In January-February of 2002, twelve high school students and one graduate
spent 5 weeks traveling through Thailand to explore culture, identity,
globalization and alternative education.
A 1 hour documentary film about their learning journey is also available.




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