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Goals of 4-H Global Education
The ultimate objective of 4-H global
education programming is
“peace through understanding”.
Global education
will encourage individuals to:
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Realize the importance of
caring about how different countries and people of the world
interrelate.
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Develop positive global
attitudes and skills that enhance mutual understanding and acceptance.
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Appreciate the
similarities and differences within their own family, and between U.S.
families and families around the world.
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Assume their global
citizenship responsibilities in today’s interdependent world.
Global education
will also provide learning experiences through which individuals:
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Develop a more accurate
understanding of their values and ways of life.
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Increase acceptance and
appreciation of people from other ethnic, social and economic
backgrounds within the United States.
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Build constructive
communications among different ethnic, social and economic groups within
the United States.
Overview
FINLAND
This summer teens ages 15-19 may visit Finland
as a part of the
4-H International Programs Exchange.
Click here for a detailed
description.
JAPAN
Idaho teens ages 14-19 may visit Japan for a month-long homestay
with a Japanese family. The three-week
Nihongo intensive language
program may be added.
Click here for a detailed
description.
Recruitment
Host Family Application
Host Family
Reference Form
Host Family Description
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