Youth Go to the United Nations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
August 7, 2007

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Dolores Quinn Kitchin
Public Relations
Children International
To page: (816) 942-2000
Mobile: (816) 718-0711

Youth Go to the United Nations
Three sponsored youth represent Children International at
International Youth Day at the United Nations

New York, NY – From a life of stark poverty to the Big Apple, three sponsored youth from around the world overcome obstacles to attend the United Nations International Youth Day.

The United Nations has invited three sponsored teens from Children International, a Kansas City-based child sponsorship organization, to attend the annual International Youth Day Celebration on August 10, 2007.
Patience Stephens, the United Nations Focal Point on Youth, hopes the youth will learn from their experience, “We want them to get the message that their participation matters. We want them to know we recognize youth are an invaluable resource in development. We also want the youth to leave energized to follow their dreams for themselves and their communities.”

While at the celebration, the teens will attend the Milennium Development Goals event, hear the Global Citizenship Survey presentation, experience cultural presentations from other countries, and meet other youth from around the world.

James R. Cook, president and CEO of Children International, says, “Our youth have worked so hard to excel in a world where obstacles are all around them. We are very proud they were invited to attend such a prestigious event, and know they will learn from their experience.”

If you would like to read more about our three youth and International Youth Day, visit
International Youth Day 2007 today!

About Children International’s Youth Programs:
Our Youth Programs offer teens a comprehensive package of education and health benefits along with opportunities to become agents of positive change in their communities. Children International is striving to provide youth-friendly health care and preventative health education. Our education programs focus on secondary school completion and acquisition of locally competitive skills. Leadership training provides youth with skills for problem-solving and community development. More than 120,000 youth are also organized into democratically elected local youth councils that plan and implement projects with their own special fund in order to benefit their communities.

About Children International:
Established in 1936, Children International is a nonprofit child sponsorship organization with its headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri. Children International’s Sponsorship Program benefits over 320,000 poor children and their families in 11 countries around the world, including Chile, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Mexico, the Philippines, Zambia and the United States. If you would like to help, visit www.children.org today.


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 7, 2007	FOR MORE INFORMATION: Dolores Quinn Kitchin Public Relations Children International To page: (816) 942-2000 Mobile: (816) 718-0711
Youth Go to the United Nations Three sponsored youth represent Children International at International Youth Day at the United Nations
New York, NY – From a life of stark poverty to the Big Apple, three sponsored youth from around the world overcome obstacles to attend the United Nations International Youth Day. The United Nations has invited three sponsored teens from Children International, a Kansas City-based child sponsorship organization, to attend the annual International Youth Day Celebration on August 10, 2007. Patience Stephens, the United Nations Focal Point on Youth, hopes the youth will learn from their experience, “We want them to get the message that their participation matters. We want them to know we recognize youth are an invaluable resource in development. We also want the youth to leave energized to follow their dreams for themselves and their communities.” While at the celebration, the teens will attend the Milennium Development Goals event, hear the Global Citizenship Survey presentation, experience cultural presentations from other countries, and meet other youth from around the world. James R. Cook, president and CEO of Children International, says, “Our youth have worked so hard to excel in a world where obstacles are all around them. We are very proud they were invited to attend such a prestigious event, and know they will learn from their experience.” If you would like to read more about our three youth and International Youth Day, visit International Youth Day 2007 today! *About Children International’s Youth Programs:* Our Youth Programs offer teens a comprehensive package of education and health benefits along with opportunities to become agents of positive change in their communities. Children International is striving to provide youth-friendly health care and preventative health education. Our education programs focus on secondary school completion and acquisition of locally competitive skills. Leadership training provides youth with skills for problem-solving and community development. More than 120,000 youth are also organized into democratically elected local youth councils that plan and implement projects with their own special fund in order to benefit their communities. About Children International: Established in 1936, Children International is a nonprofit child sponsorship organization with its headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri. Children International’s Sponsorship Program benefits over 320,000 poor children and their families in 11 countries around the world, including Chile, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Mexico, the Philippines, Zambia and the United States. If you would like to help, visit www.children.org today.