Who are we?
Youth Ambassadors are a diverse community
of committed and inspiring teens ranging from sixth grade to university
students. This group of leaders strives to connect to their community by
influencing with the powers of peace, love, and compassion. Together, they
deepen their understanding of what it means to have compassion in their lives.
They plan for global change to our futures.
Our History
In October 2007 more than thirty
Seattle-area youth from diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds
were invited to participate as Youth Ambassadors to mark the arrival of the
Dalai Lama in Seattle, Washington.
The five day event was named Seeds of Compassion. The Youth Ambassadors
found more than speakers and activities in those five days. They found their
hearts and minds turned toward their community. They found that they are bright
lights with limitless potential. They found they could make a difference. They
found family.
Youth Ambassadors Today
The diverse group comes together
throughout the month to build friendships, explore compassion, and to carry out
service projects that touch people in need. Through these activities, they
improve their community while honing their leadership skills and deepening the
compassion in their hearts.
The founding chapter of Youth Ambassadors is located in Seattle, Washington.
Membership grows through invitation and word of mouth. Additional chapters in
the region are planned for 2009.
The Youth Ambassadors are supported by college-age student mentors. These
students provide guidance and set a positive role-model example to the
teen-aged members.
Join Us
Compassion is contagious and we're
looking for new Youth Ambassadors to spread the vision of a better world.
info@youthambassadors.net
Join
us in Seattle...
Seattle-King County Youth Ambassadors
Chapter
Contact us via e-mail!
Sponsor
or Collaborate with the Youth Ambassadors
The Youth Ambassadors are seeking
partnerships with like-minded organizations to further the mission. Funding,
facilities and collaboration partners are always needed.
Please contact Lori Markowitz, Executive Director,
(206) 910-9665