YEA eNewsletter archive
April 2008
Climate Change Campaign
What exactly is global warming and how is my daily life affecting the environment? These questions are important to ask when discussing the role of climate change on our world today. Global warming is the warming of the earth's atmosphere due to greenhouse gases. Learn more about climate change and how YUGA's Climate Change Campaign can get you involved!
March 2008
Environmental Crisis: Floods
As the globe's climate continues to change, many have been left in the wake of the weather that it has been producing. The destruction from these floods affects much more than the homes of the people; it destroys land, livestock, infrastructure, brings the education of many to a halt, and deepens the hunger crisis. Disease also continues to be a main concern as the risk of malaria and cholera rises with the recent floods. In order to ensure the safety of the displaced and the livelihood of those who have lost everything, action and relief are needed to support the area. Learn more about the effects of climate change and how you can get involved . . .
February 2008
Learn Without Fear
Across the globe, children are going to school in fear, many too afraid to go at all. The classroom and school grounds should be a safe haven for learning and creativity, but have become sources of fear, anxiety, and abuse for many. On December 14th 2007, Plan announced its "Learn Without Fear" campaign to the UN General Assembly in New York. Targeting corporal punishment, sexual violence, and bullying, the "Learn Without Fear" campaign looks to improve the lives of children by ending the violence they face everyday. Read more about the Learn Without Fear campaign and other ways you can support children's rights.
January 2008
2007: A look back
2007 was a busy year for YUGA. Not only did we raise awareness about issues affecting children and youth around the world through our campaigns, but we also helped several important pieces of legislation be co-sponsored by our nation's congresspeople, including the HIV/AIDS Prevention Act of 2007, the Foreign Affairs Appropriations Bill, and the Child Soldier Prevention Act. 2008 looks to be just as promising and busy a year for us, with many campaigns and activities planned — including YUGA's Leadership Camp this summer. Read more about the Leadership Camp and other ways you can get involved suring 2008!
December 2007
HIV/AIDS
Every minute of every day a child is infected with HIV. HIV/AIDS is a pandemic that affects everyone. The estimated number of people living with HIV in 2007 is 33.2 million. HIV affects every country in the world and it is important to raise awareness, educate our population, and empower those infected in order to stop the spread of the virus! Learn more about what you can do!
November 2007
Universal Education
Education is a human right and an important tool for a successful future. Right now, more than 100 million children are not enrolled in school. Many of the schools that children do attend are poorly funded and staffed so the students do not gain the knowledge and skills needed to function as a citizen of the World. Countries around the world are already working to achieve the Millennium Development Goal of universal education by 2015. Join us and support Education for All!
September 2007
Because I am a Girl
Gender inequality is an issue faced by all cultures in all parts of the world. Plan has launched the "Because I am a Girl" campaign as an effort to document discrimination against girls and fight gender inequality. Check out this month's enewsletter to read more about what Plan is doing and about what you can do to fight for equality.
August 2007
Yuga Leadership Camp 2007
For one week, Camp Canonicus in Exeter, Rhode Island was home to 50 youth from across the country and the world. The final goal of the camp was to provide youth with the skills and knowledge needed to start YUGA chapters in their schools and communities. YUGA chapters will be forming throughout the US, from Boston to Northern California, as this network of youth brings a global perspective to their peers around the country. Read more about YUGA Leadership Camp 2007 and more!
July 2007
The Convention on the Rights of the Child
The CRC promises children a better future. It has been signed by all but two of the world's countries, the U.S. and Somalia. All children everywhere are entitled to its protection, but most are let down by the adults who should be ensuring that all the articles of the CRC are applied to all children without exception. Many of the children who have grown up within the lifetime of the CRC know little or nothing about their rights and thus do not know that they are protected by international law. Learn more...
June 2007
The life of a child soldier
In over 20 countries around the world an estimated 200-300,000 children are serving as soldiers in national and guerilla armies.Child soldiers, both boys and girls, act not only as fighters, but are also sent to detect landmines, to act as spies and messengers, carry supplies and are forced into sexual slavery. Learn more about child soldiers and take action.
May 2007
For the price of a bike
In West Africa, large numbers of children are trafficked within countries and across borders to work under appalling conditions as farm workers, domestic workers or other work. It is estimated that 12% of children in Togo, West Africa are removed from their homes in rural areas and sent to work for little or no pay. Read more.
April 2007
What is fair trade?
What we buy affects the lives of families and communities in the U.S. and abroad. Often workers and farmers must endure back breaking work for low pay because of unfair trade rules that favor corporations and industrialized countries. These families often cannot send their children to school or provide the basic necessities. Is there a better way? We think so. Read on . . .
March 2007
We're tackling the climate crisis
Things are getting hotter, but there's still time to turn down our global thermostat. In this enewsletter we're tackling the issue of the climate crisis and ways in which we can promote sustainable development without taxing our natural resources. Read more.
February 2007
Behind the Label: Who Made Your Shirt?
What you're wearing might be hazardous to someone else's health! Global Corporations are providing us with more clothes, toys and electronics than ever before, but at what cost? Read about what Plan is doing, what youth are doing, and what you can do. So ... who made your shirt?
Climate Change Campaign
What exactly is global warming and how is my daily life affecting the environment? These questions are important to ask when discussing the role of climate change on our world today. Global warming is the warming of the earth's atmosphere due to greenhouse gases. Learn more about climate change and how YUGA's Climate Change Campaign can get you involved!
March 2008
Environmental Crisis: Floods
As the globe's climate continues to change, many have been left in the wake of the weather that it has been producing. The destruction from these floods affects much more than the homes of the people; it destroys land, livestock, infrastructure, brings the education of many to a halt, and deepens the hunger crisis. Disease also continues to be a main concern as the risk of malaria and cholera rises with the recent floods. In order to ensure the safety of the displaced and the livelihood of those who have lost everything, action and relief are needed to support the area. Learn more about the effects of climate change and how you can get involved . . .
February 2008
Learn Without Fear
Across the globe, children are going to school in fear, many too afraid to go at all. The classroom and school grounds should be a safe haven for learning and creativity, but have become sources of fear, anxiety, and abuse for many. On December 14th 2007, Plan announced its "Learn Without Fear" campaign to the UN General Assembly in New York. Targeting corporal punishment, sexual violence, and bullying, the "Learn Without Fear" campaign looks to improve the lives of children by ending the violence they face everyday. Read more about the Learn Without Fear campaign and other ways you can support children's rights.
January 2008
2007: A look back
2007 was a busy year for YUGA. Not only did we raise awareness about issues affecting children and youth around the world through our campaigns, but we also helped several important pieces of legislation be co-sponsored by our nation's congresspeople, including the HIV/AIDS Prevention Act of 2007, the Foreign Affairs Appropriations Bill, and the Child Soldier Prevention Act. 2008 looks to be just as promising and busy a year for us, with many campaigns and activities planned — including YUGA's Leadership Camp this summer. Read more about the Leadership Camp and other ways you can get involved suring 2008!
December 2007
HIV/AIDS
Every minute of every day a child is infected with HIV. HIV/AIDS is a pandemic that affects everyone. The estimated number of people living with HIV in 2007 is 33.2 million. HIV affects every country in the world and it is important to raise awareness, educate our population, and empower those infected in order to stop the spread of the virus! Learn more about what you can do!
November 2007
Universal Education
Education is a human right and an important tool for a successful future. Right now, more than 100 million children are not enrolled in school. Many of the schools that children do attend are poorly funded and staffed so the students do not gain the knowledge and skills needed to function as a citizen of the World. Countries around the world are already working to achieve the Millennium Development Goal of universal education by 2015. Join us and support Education for All!
September 2007
Because I am a Girl
Gender inequality is an issue faced by all cultures in all parts of the world. Plan has launched the "Because I am a Girl" campaign as an effort to document discrimination against girls and fight gender inequality. Check out this month's enewsletter to read more about what Plan is doing and about what you can do to fight for equality.
August 2007
Yuga Leadership Camp 2007
For one week, Camp Canonicus in Exeter, Rhode Island was home to 50 youth from across the country and the world. The final goal of the camp was to provide youth with the skills and knowledge needed to start YUGA chapters in their schools and communities. YUGA chapters will be forming throughout the US, from Boston to Northern California, as this network of youth brings a global perspective to their peers around the country. Read more about YUGA Leadership Camp 2007 and more!
July 2007
The Convention on the Rights of the Child
The CRC promises children a better future. It has been signed by all but two of the world's countries, the U.S. and Somalia. All children everywhere are entitled to its protection, but most are let down by the adults who should be ensuring that all the articles of the CRC are applied to all children without exception. Many of the children who have grown up within the lifetime of the CRC know little or nothing about their rights and thus do not know that they are protected by international law. Learn more...
June 2007
The life of a child soldier
In over 20 countries around the world an estimated 200-300,000 children are serving as soldiers in national and guerilla armies.Child soldiers, both boys and girls, act not only as fighters, but are also sent to detect landmines, to act as spies and messengers, carry supplies and are forced into sexual slavery. Learn more about child soldiers and take action.
May 2007
For the price of a bike
In West Africa, large numbers of children are trafficked within countries and across borders to work under appalling conditions as farm workers, domestic workers or other work. It is estimated that 12% of children in Togo, West Africa are removed from their homes in rural areas and sent to work for little or no pay. Read more.
April 2007
What is fair trade?
What we buy affects the lives of families and communities in the U.S. and abroad. Often workers and farmers must endure back breaking work for low pay because of unfair trade rules that favor corporations and industrialized countries. These families often cannot send their children to school or provide the basic necessities. Is there a better way? We think so. Read on . . .
March 2007
We're tackling the climate crisis
Things are getting hotter, but there's still time to turn down our global thermostat. In this enewsletter we're tackling the issue of the climate crisis and ways in which we can promote sustainable development without taxing our natural resources. Read more.
February 2007
Behind the Label: Who Made Your Shirt?
What you're wearing might be hazardous to someone else's health! Global Corporations are providing us with more clothes, toys and electronics than ever before, but at what cost? Read about what Plan is doing, what youth are doing, and what you can do. So ... who made your shirt?
