Be the Change 2011

Welcome to the 2011 3rd Annual Be the Change Youth Convergence!

Who: The Be the Change Youth Convergence is a conference for youth ages 13-24 from all over Georgia. Organized by American Friends Service Committee and Georgia Peace and Justice Coalition

What: Conference to educate youth about Dr. King’s teachings and social justice organizing.  The agenda is packed with exciting and informative activities designed to teach about issues Dr. King identified as key, as well as workshops to teach about how to eliminate those ills.

When: July 29-31, 2011. 7/29 3pm – 11pm, 7/30 8:30 am – 11 pm, 7/31 8:30 am – 2:00 pm.

Where: The location is Horizons School, 1900 DeKalb Ave, NE, Atlanta, GA 30307.  Near the East Lake and Candler Park Marta stations

How much: $50 registration fee includes meals, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds.

Registration: Mail in the Registration Form or Register Online

Contact: Call or email Dell at 404-939-7699, BeTheChange@gapeace.org


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More information:

Read about the 2009 and 2010 youth convergences.

Help organize the convergence!

We need your help! Please volunteer to organize and pulling off the conference. Email bethechange@gapeace.org to get involved.

Table at the conference!

Your social justice group can come table at the conference. Meet about 100 youth and tell them what you’re all about.


Questions? Contact Dell at BetheChange@gapeace.org or 404-939-7699