BBYO International Convention 2016 Program Guide | Page 28

Stand UP: Human Rights and The Global Refugee Crisis, BCC 347 Arriving from working with Syrian refugees the morning of IC’s start (yes, really), join activists, humanitarians, policy makers and a high school student that have all been leaping amongst Mediterranean islands, European border camps and North America working to educate about the refugee crisis and motivate support around the world to help respond to the greatest migration of populations in human history. As Jews, we have a special responsibility to care for others in need and especially for those now strangers in a new land. Learn what you can do to rally support for the most vulnerable seeking a better life far from conflict, persecution and famine. You’ll even have the chance to speak directly to peer refugees in the middle of their journey. Facilitators: Ammar, Teen Iraqi Refugee Activist (Live from Vienna, Austria); Ruben Chandrasekar, Executive Director, International Rescue Committee – Baltimore Office; Faiza, Teen Syrian Refugee Activist; Gracen Hecht, Sangham Foundation; Bethany Heinrich, VP of Content and Community, Mogul; Jake Horowitz, Founder, Mic; Erin Schrode, Co-Founder, Turning Green Stand UP: Homelessness, Hunger and Poverty, Paca Homelessness, hunger and poverty affect our communities on a global scale. In this track, hear from leaders working to address these challenges on an international scope as well as on cityspecific levels with an emphasis on the Baltimore community. You’ll better understand the school to prison pipeline, how the city responds to the thousands of people experiencing homelessness each year and the institutional hurdles that impact the working class of the city. Once informed, you’ll leap into action and spend time helping with direct service organizations like the 300MenMarch, Kids Safe Zone and Flight 1 Carriers to learn ways you can replicate important acts of service in your home communities. Facilitators: Shonte Drake, Chief of Special Projects from Baltimore City Department of Public Works; Jeremy Eldridge, Former ASA and current Principal, Eldridge and Nachtman; Mitch Liebeskind, Program and Outreach Coordinator, Yachad, Inc.; Sarah Rosky, Mazon; Rachel Steinberg, Project Leader, U.S. Fund for UNICEF Stand UP: LGBTQ Inclusion, BCC 349 Join Keshet, the national grassroots organization working for the full equality and inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Jews in Jewish life, as we cultivate our practice of inclusion in all parts of BBYO. Learn the skills necessary to speak out against homophobia, both in public and private, while exploring the ways you can change our communities for the better. You’ll use real-life scenarios to create strategies to effectively bring about change. Facilitators: Idit Klein, Executive Director, Keshet; Geena Rocero, Transgender Model and Advocate; Justin Rosen Smolen, National Director of Youth Programs, Keshet Stand UP: Philanthropy, Johnson Philanthropy and fundraising is an important part of your chapter’s BBYO Stand UP experience and a critical aspect of our larger Jewish and global community. Participate first-hand in a pop-up Giving Circle and make allocations to charity. Hear from philanthropic leaders and foundation professionals about how values play an important role in grant-making, and perfect your pitch to help with chapter, regional and cause-inspired fundraising. Facilitators: Stacie Cherner, Senior Program Officer, Jim Joseph Foundation; Seth Cohen, Director, Network Initiatives, Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation; Briana Holtzman, Program Director, Jewish Teen Funders Network; Amit Marom, Founder, Marom Group; Aviva Stampfer, Community Manager, Amplifier Giving Stand UP: Public Arts, Art with a Heart Partner with Art with a Heart to enhance the lives of people in need through visual art. Participate in the creation of awe