The gentrification of the Mission District brought a "gang list" that affected young people in a 60-block radius, limiting their freedom of movement and association. Vicente Garcia used his 2007 Young People For fellowship to organize the community to stop the gang list.
Clinton Global Initiative University
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Building on President Bill Clinton’s lifetime in public service, the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) reflects his belief that collaboration among leaders from all sectors of society is essential to affecting positive global change. To harness the potential of the next generation of leaders from campuses around the world, President Clinton launched CGI University (CGI U) in 2007.
Apply now to attend the third annual CGI U Meeting hosted jointly by President Clinton and the University of Miami. Applying and attending are FREE. The deadline for applications is February 22, 2010 and space is filling up quickly. This year’s meeting will take place at the University of Miami, Florida from April 16 – 18, 2010.
CGI U is also accepting applications for the 2010 Outstanding Commitment Awards, sponsored by the Wal-Mart Foundation. Winners will receive anywhere from $1,000 - $10,000 to support their CGI U commitments to action. Click here to apply for the awards.
If you are a YP4 fellow or alum and would like support to attend CGI U let us know! Contact Rebecca Thompson at rthompson@pfaw.org.