Sowing the Seeds for a Fantastic Program
Check out this blog by Nicola Balmain, as she recounts her recent visit to Japan to put the finished touches on the Spirit of Japan service program. Part reflection, part travel journal, part inspiration; it's a great read. Continue Reading »
Spirit of Japan Program Featured in Prominent Travel Blog
The well-known travel blog Gadling gave a shout out to our Spirit of Japan: Service and Friendship program this afternoon. Check it out and soak in the limelight with us! Continue Reading »
Japan Delegations Being Reassigned
I am happy to report that the team here in the program office is on-track to meet the April 1 deadline for reassigning all Japan delegations and communicating those reassignments to the primary leaders.... Continue Reading »
Update #3: Japan - Upcoming Delegations to Japan to be Reassigned
An open letter from Peg Thomas, President of People to People Ambassador Programs: Dear Ambassadors and parents, With the uncertain conditions plaguing Japan in the wake of last week’s earthquake, we have determined that we will not be sending the 25 delegations of Student Ambassadors to Japan this summer as originally planned. Continue Reading »
Update #2: Japan (Letter to Ambassador Families)
Below is an open letter from our president, Peg Thomas, to those delegation members and their family who are scheduled to travel to Japan this summer. With many students traveling to Japan this summer, we are focused on ensuring an open and engaging conversation with the families about this disaster and the unfolding ramifications. Continue Reading »