Amizade: Washington D.C.
- Location(s): Washington D.C., United States
- Program Type(s): Volunteer, High School
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The United States of America is one of the world’s wealthiest nations, especially when it comes to the agriculture that we produce. Yet enough food goes to waste each day to feed every hungry adult and child living in this nation. Some five millio... read more
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This was certainly not my most influential Amizade experience, but, as always, it was thought-provoking and worthwhile. Like I've noted, I give little thought to European affairs and culture, so it was a new experience for me to be immersed in that perspective and to see my own land from others' eyes. I tend to travel abroad a... Alanna M - West Virginia University View Entire Review
Yes, very much so. anthony s - University of Pittsburgh - Johnstown View Entire Review
Great experience and an excellent opportunity to not only gain a different perspective on the issues of identity, the Holocaust, and social justice but also an incredible cross-cultural immersion. Ryan G - University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh View Entire Review
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The United States of America is one of the world’s wealthiest nations, especially when it comes to the agriculture that we produce. Yet enough food goes to waste each day to feed every hungry adult and child living in this nation. Some five million children go to bed hungry each night, due to inefficiencies in the food processing and distribution networks. All too often, if there is no money to be made, fresh healthy vegetables and nutritious fruits are discarded, rather than pay to ensure that the hungry are fed.
Program Type(s):
VolunteerHigh School
Program Length(s):
- Spring Break
- Custom
- Short Term
