Global Kids, on behalf of the National Youth Leadership Council, is producing an innovative service learning project incorporating the virtual world of SmallWorlds as well as the social networking site Ning.com to promote youth actions to support peace in the country of Darfur. We recently got a nice write up in the SmallWorld's Chronicle about the project.
I just launched our first SmallWorlds mission for the project called "Sudan 101" where you can learn the basics about the country, the history and origins of the conflict, and why Sudan is so important. We'll be launching a second mission on Service Learning very shortly. If you are a member of SmallWorlds, just go to this link or under "Places" do a search for "Salam Project."
Here's what you can expect over the next weeks:
A kick-off virtual event this Friday, February 12, where you can participate in a virtual chat with Nisrin Elamin, a Sudanese peace activist, and two Global Kids youth leaders, talking about their work to educate others about the conflict and support peace in Sudan.
- An online social network and a youth-friendly virtual world to get inspired about the project, share information with each other, and show the results of your work to others.
- A 3D virtual service center where you can find out more about Sudan, the peace process, and service learning opportunities
- A service learning curriculum for educators that you can use to support service learning actions by your students
- And finally a live video simulcast on March 25 of the talk by Benjamin Ajak, Benson Deng, Alephonsion Deng, three of the "Lost Boys of Sudan."
You can check out the project yourself at Sudanpeace.ning.com and visit our SmallWorlds space at this link.
