Building Bridges for Peace: Education and Philanthropy for 21st Century Learners

Thursday, April 7, 2011 - 4:15pm - 5:15pm

Thurs., Apr. 7, 4:15 – 5:15 p.m. ET Service-learning can be an important tool for promoting peace, according to Pennies for Peace founder Greg Mortenson. Explore his Pennies for Peace Toolkit and learn how students can learn while serving as social change agents around the world.

While a penny is virtually worthless, in impoverished countries a penny buys a pencil and opens the door to literacy. Join this webinar to learn more about Pennies for Peace, founded by Greg Mortenson (author of Three Cups of Tea,) and discover how you and your students can give lasting hope to children half a world away. Pennies for Peace is an international service-learning program with tens of thousands of participants around the globe. Christiane Leitinger, Director of this Central Asia Institute program guides you in exploring the K-12 service-learning curriculum, giving you the tools to open your world and empower communities through education in Pakistan and Afghanistan!

Registration limited to 100 participants!