May 24, 2012
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Action Center to End World Hunger
Six River Terrace
Battery Park City
(at Vesey Street)
New York, NY 10282
Tel: (212) 537-0511
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The Action Center to End World Hunger does not charge for its educational programs but has a suggested donation of $5-10 per student or whatever amount your school deems appropriate. Checks should be made out to MercyCorps.
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OngoingHours
By appointment only.Students will explore the role governments play in social issues, and the difficult decisions they are faced with. They will learn about Indonesia’s recent political history, initiatives the government is taking to empower its citizens and how collaboration between government and citizen groups can greatly improve lives.
Students will compare U.S. social services budget to that of Indonesia. In groups they will learn the difficult process of prioritizing social needs and determine the spending of a mock government. They will then understand how they can get involved in the government’s decision making process at the community, local and national level.
- Directions: Subway: E to World Trade Center
About this Organization
Action Center to End World HungerWith exhibitions, interactive stations and talks, the Action Center welcomes visitors to learn about global hunger and poverty how the public can combat these issues. School groups are welcome.
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Action Center to End World Hunger Listings
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Garden for Change, After School
Ongoing This after-school program focuses on global issues such as hunger, climate change, health, poverty and access to education. Students will learn how these issues are affecting us both on a global and local level in New York City. Every month will have a different educational theme and excursion.
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Ongoing Students will learn about the global effects of climate change as well as those most acutely affecting Niger today. Particular attention is placed on issues of desertification, soil erosion, depleting water resources, erratic weather patterns and the relationship between climate change and migration.
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Hang Out for Change, Thursdays at 3:30 pm
Ongoing This after-school program focuses on global issues such as hunger, climate change, health, poverty and access to education. Students will learn how these issues are affecting us both on a global and local level in New York City. Every month will have a different educational theme and excursion.