May 24, 2012
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Hang Out for Change, Thursdays at 3:30 pm
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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$30 per month. Checks should be made out to MercyCorps.
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OngoingHours
By appointment only.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. The program will culminate with an awareness-raising project to be completed at each student’s school. Topics will coincide with Global Citizen Corps Action Days which are based on internationally recognized campaigns and movements.
Monthly Topics:
March: Global Health - A Healthy World is a Better World. Including a continued exploration of sanitation and disease prevention in Haiti, as well as obesity and diabetes in New York City and food justice (access to quality food) in the U.S.
April: Climate Change - Is it Me, or Is It Hot in Here?
- 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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