IMUN Summer Camp
Ce camp de l'UNESCO permet à nos jeunes de s'immerger pour appréhender le monde d'aujourd'hui dans sa globalité sous tous ses aspects. Il leur développer leurs connaissances et leur responsabilité sociétale, de mieux comprendre les enjeux de ce monde et ainsi d'y être mieux préparé à s'y confronter et s'y intégrer en tant qu'acteur global et responsable. Plusieurs yuvas ont déjà obtenu un prix pour la qualité de leur travail, ce qui est un plus sur leur CV.
Le camp est ouvert pour les grands ados et les jeunes adultes (à partir de 15 ans je crois). Très bon niveau d'anglais requis.
CI-dessous le texte d'invitation à l'IMUN Summer Camp édition 2014.
Dans le principe cela reste valable pour les éditions suivantes.
Votre ado souhaite y participer ou vous souhaitez le lui proposer ?
Pour en savoir plus, vous pouvez contacter
Joana Cartocci : joanacartocci@gmail.com
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Dear Leaders,
We, the International Yuvashakti would like 
to take a few minutes of your busy day to direct your attention to a beautiful project which we took part in last year and in which we look forward to participate this year too.
It is with a grateful heart, full of joy, that we thank you for all the support you have been giving to our young initiatives, by spreading the word in your collectives and by actively supporting us, economically and vibrationally.
It is our deepest desire to fulfill Mother’s vision, by manifesting our true potential and letting our soul glow, in order to enlighten many more all around the world.
We are aware that your attention is constantly solicited and we remain in awe before your ability to address all the matters at the same time and with such a steady attention.
Thus to once again lean on your great dedication (and test you even further :D) we want to call on you once again.
Last summer 8 countries from around the world responded to our request, giving the chance to Yuvashakti from their country to take part in the UNESCO summer camp (IMUN) by funding their stay and their journey. This was the beginning of something powerful.
The IMUN summer camp was a camp where 130 students from more then 20 countries gathered to discuss about various world issues such as :
Climate Change: Creating a successor to the Kyoto Protocol post Copenhagen Agreement; The Syrian Political crisis and on going threat to Middle East Stability; The Use of PMCs and Private Military in 21st century warfare: Creating a legal status for Private Military Corporations under international law.
Students from different culture and background learnt to live with one another, to debate on world issues and learnt means of conflict resolutions during committee sessions of UN. They got the opportunity to listen to important guest speakers (congress men, WHO speakers and more).They visited different states – New York, Baltimore and Washington DC. They were invited to the Baltimore NASA institute and also listened to a live debate when Congress in DC was in session (debate on Native american education).
Before reading any further, please take a moment to look at this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymjjTL4-ESk&feature=youtu.be. It will give you a better idea.
It goes without saying, the chosen Yuvashakti proved to be essential in the spreading of Sahaja Yoga, in a moment and in a place where young people gathered from all around the world, to address matters of international relevance and discuss solutions for world issues.
9 Yuvashakti, worked alongside the American collective’s « Sahaja Yoga Meditation » group, giving realization to over a hundred young boys and girls and teaching them cleansing techniques to silence their minds and go deep into meditation. The Yuvashakti performed a collective dance item in front of the assembly and were often spokespersons for different discussion and debate groups.
Many were impressed by our younger brothers’ and sisters’ clarity of vision and ability to express deep opinions of common international interest.
One of our Yuvashakti even got selected for having written the best position paper in the ECOSOC committee and won first price for it, leaving the chairman of UNESCO Centre For Peace, Mr Guy Djoken, very impressed.
Last year there were 9 Yuvashakti and it made a great difference.
This year we want to reach an even higher number, counting on the great generosity of all the collectives worldwide.
This year the IMUN camp will be from the 20th of July to the 2nd of August and participation fee is a little higher.
It costs 1800€ for each person to participate, not including the flight to the US.
But, this year there are two possibilities for us Yuvashakti:
We can either go as members, like last year or as « facilitators », only paying the flight but not the stay because of the special status that involves the Yuvashakti being more of an organizer.
This special status is reserved to those who apply early for there are not as many posts available.
Below you will find the link to the application website, where you also have all complementary information.
IMUN APPLICATIONS http://www.unescocenterforpeace.org/admission/apply-for-imun-summer-camp/
What is most interesting is that, thanks to last year’s success, this year our meditation workshops have acquired greater attention and space.
It would be amazing to be able to send a team powerful enough, in number and in depth, to make the most of such an incredible opportunity to spread our Mother’s Love.
The applications are open and time is running out for this summer so we kindly request you to please take the time to discuss this initiative within your collective and support one (or more) of your Yuvashakti by giving him/her the chance to be a part of something this special, as soon as possible.
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact the organizers whose details you will find below.
Here after you will find a some information about last year’s camp, reported directly by those who were there.
We remain at your disposal and we await your message with the name and details of the Yuvashakti you wish to support on this most auspicious occasion.
In the meanwhile, we wish you a beautiful day and a most blessed new year.
With Nirmal Love,
The Sahaj IMUN Team
Zoreh Marchitelli - steven.zohreh@gmail.com
Ambika Keveley - a.kevely@gmail.com
Joana Cartocci - joanacartocci@gmail.com
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Steven and Zohreh Marchitelli, as USA Sahaja Coordinators for the UNESCO Center for Peace partnership, would like to emphasize that this year’s UNESCO Summer Camp was fresh and energizing because of the presence of our 9 Yuvas! Under our guidance, theYuvas took charge in not only giving Self-Realization to 130 international youth and presiding staff members, but also in uplifting their joy and enthusiasm. It was such a treat to see our Yuvas take charge in explaining Sahaja Yoga Meditation to the attendees and bringing them into a deeper awareness of their True Self. Besides formal morning meditation sessions/workshops, there were spontaneous small group discussions about Sahaj and small group evening meditation gatherings on the college campus lawn. For the first time, not only was Sahaja Yoga Meditation presented formally, but also informally in the daily Summer Camp life interactions.
The last night of the 2 week summer camp is dedicated to an entertainment show where by all students can express their artistic talents. For these last 4 years we have tried to transform this into a cultural program that represents the auspicious traditions of each country, and that garners the appreciation of all involved. This year, finally with the help of our Yuvas, we could realize this concept and thereby spread vibrations and joy to a pinnacle. Our Yuvas were given the platform to express their talents on the entertainment stage. The vibrations were pouring as they performed through dance, poetry, drama and song! The audience was deeply touched and the applause spoke for its self.
We are very proud of our Yuvas and we look forward to their presence and influence growing in this very important venue of UNESCO Center for Peace International Model UN Summer Camp!
VideoAn article in free-meditation.ca by young Ana Bianca from Canada, who was supported by the Canadian Collective.
http://www.free-meditation.ca/archives/15180
Video of the IMUN summer camp from our Yuva’s point of view:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymjjTL4-ESk&feature=youtu.be
Video of the Immun summer Camp 2013
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymjjTL4-ESk#t=0
