In June 2018, the AWC Berlin hosted 12 youths from FAWCO clubs around the world. They represent 11 cultures and speak 9 languages. The goals of the week were a) introduction to volunteerism, b) awareness of social issues, c) interaction with third culture teens, and d) experiencing Berlin culture. This was the final essay from …
Category: Youth
DAY 14 of 16: A Short Story of Empowerment
by Sharon Kuckuck, AWC Berlin member Is it gender-based violence if the victim is never touched? As an adolescent growing up in the 70’s in New York City, I experienced more than half a dozen episodes of men exposing themselves to me in public, most often while masturbating. Typically portrayed in the media as a …
Day 13 of 16: Fortifying Young Girls Against Gender-Based Violence
by Vanessa Hansen, AWC Berlin member How do you prevent Gender-Based Violence? By raising mighty girls who grow up to become mighty women! The Girl Scouts program, beginning as early as age 5, provides opportunities to build girls of courage, confidence, and character. It empowers them to make confident decisions about their own lives and …