Event

International Development 101

From 9am to 4pm monday through Friday, July 22nd - 26th:

Join Mercy Corps staff at the Action Center for an active and eye-opening week exploring global issues and building community projects. Mercy Corps, an international humanitarian aid organization based in Portland, specializes in community-based development projects in more than 40 countries around the world.
Take the first steps in learning how major global issues like food security, economic development and climate change are relevant in your own community.

We will spend each morning examining global issues through interactive workshops, guest speakers and multi-media exhibits. Afternoons will be in the field observing, and taking part in community projects. Meet new people, explore Portland and learn about the globe! For students entering 9th -12th grade.

*Registrations and payment are due 2 weeks before the first day of class.

Please note: Students who cancel their enrollment two or more weeks before the first day of the summer camp receive a full refund; those who cancel less than two weeks before receive a 50% refund. There are no refunds for students who cancel any time during the summer camp. You can find our registration form at http://www.mercycorps.org/portland/summercamps