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Now accepting applications for the HOTC Youth Advisory Board

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YAB Hunger BanquetGuest post by Mae Hanzlik, former YAB Member and current HOTC Board Member

The HandsOn Twin Cities Youth Advisory Board is a wonderful experience that every student should try to take advantage of during middle school and high school. I was a part of the board for two years and from my own experiences, I can honestly say how beneficial it was for me.  It has provided me with invaluable contacts within Minnesota. Not only have I gained long lasting relationships with other teenagers and volunteers, but I was also exposed to many non-profits and volunteer events within the metro area. It was a perfect way to stay involved and active with volunteering.  Finally, I enjoyed my time on the youth board so much that I am now a part of the Board of Directors for HandsOn Twin Cities. This is a fantastic organization and an opportunity that you definitely shouldn’t miss out on!

Submit your application by April 8 to be a part of the 2013-14 Youth Advisory Board.

Taking the Message Home- YAB review of Community Cinema

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By: Julia, 2010-2011 Youth Advisory Board member

 

The recent protests and violence in Egypt has left the whole world asking questions.  What ignited these protests?  Are the living conditions really that bad?

 The HandsOn Twin Cities Youth Advisory Board was lucky enough to have some of these questions answered through a Community Cinema event that we recently held.  The film, Garbage Dreams, chronicled the lives of the Zaballeen, some of the poorest people in Egypt and their job as the cities recyclers.  The film discussed how the Egyptian government is allowing foreign companies into the cities and taking away the citizens only form of income, trash collecting and recycling.  The big international companies recycle about 20% of all the trash they collect, while the Zaballeen recycle 80%, a huge difference. 

 After the film we held a discussion.  We talked about the way the Egyptian government is run and if they should be allowing international companies to take over the small local businesses.  We talked over what we could do in the United States to better our recycling methods and much more.

 The Community Cinema event opened my eyes to recycling and Governmental issues that I had no idea were occurring in Egypt. It helped me to become better informed and start asking more questions. The Community Cinema event was incredibly valuable and I look forward to hopefully attending more!

To read more information about the film and Independent Lens, click here.