In line with HeiferÂs belief that education at home plays a significant role in our overall mission to eradicate global hunger and poverty, we have developed two exciting opportunities for educators this year. Please forward this information on to any individuals whom you think may have an interest in the following programs.
Heifer University for Educators, Heifer Ranch, Perryville, AR: April 6-9 & August 3-6Heifer International is offering a special session of Heifer University focusing on HeiferÂs School Programs. This special program is being developed for teachers, librarians, school administrators and others who are interested in knowing more about HeiferÂs educational outreach. Special attention will be given to the Read-to-Feed and GET IT programs as well as new educational initiatives. Scholarships are available to cover all on-site expenses.
The program focus will consist of: exploring HeiferÂs educational mission and goals, new directions for HeiferÂs educational programs, opportunities for professional growth and development, the exploration of global topics (world food systems, globalization, conflict resolution, reliefDevelopmentpment, etc) and sharing of best practices.
CEU Credits will be offered to all program participants.
For more information on the program contact Dr. Rex Enoch at 501-907-2855 or rex.enoch@heifer.org. Please contact Isaak for the Heifer University for Educators application.
Study Tour for Educators 2006, Honduras: June 29-July 8, 2006Heifer International's Community Education team is excited to offer a special Study Tour opportunity created specifically for educators. The trip will be in the summer of 2006 to visit Heifer programs in Honduras, Central America.
Teachers, administrators, and other educators and volunteers are invited to apply for a grant from Heifer which would include: international air transportation; land transportation in country; accommodations and meals; Heifer project visits and resource materials.
The Study Tour will provide teachers who participate in Read to Feed, GET IT, and other community education programs with an opportunity to learn more about Heifer International, issues associated with the root causes of hunger, poverty and environmental degradation, and how their actions as educators help to alleviate these problems. Also, by visiting Heifer project sites and partners, participants get to see firsthand how Heifer's approach to development really works.
The Study Tour for Educators is intended to develop advocates who will take up the cause of sustainable development by speaking out and educating others. Participants in the Study Tour for educators will be expected to take part in educational activities during the trip, and, after they return home, to make presentations about Heifer. Heifer's Community Education staff will lead the 7 to 9 day tour.
For more information contact Tim Newman at tim.newman@heifer.org. Please contact Isaak for the 2006 Study Tour for Educators application. Applications are due no later than March 15.
