Transforming Global Learning into Local Action North Carolinas
Transforming Global Learning into Local Action North Carolina’s Experience
International Training Goals • Learn about the political, social and economic factors of Mexico-U. S. migration • Observe agricultural, environmental, family, youth and community programs in action • Understand the impact of migration Mexico City Oaxaca
Celebrating One Year of Progress ü Invest in Personnel § State-wide Coordinator: Cintia Aguilar ü Develop Partnerships ü Invest in Training § $10, 000 NCSU Extension, Engagement and Economic Development Seed Grant— Behnke and Storm
El Dia de los Ninos Boone, NC April 28, 2007 • National Latino Children’s Institute: http: //www. nlci. org/common/index 2. htm • El Día de los Niños - Celebrating Young Americans http: //www. nlci. org/DLN 2004/dlnmain. htm
Outcomes: Design & Discovery • • Logic Model – 100 Latinos will increase knowledge in rural health and safety and adopt new practices in Watauga County (Western NC) – Engage a student in Extension and engagement – Spanish-language posters – Deliver Western NC model program statewide through workshop to build capacity (50 participants) Synergy – 125 Latinos (adults and children) participated – 40 bike helmets, booster seats provided – 50 1 st aid kits distributed – 40 tetanus shots provided – English/Spanish puppet show adapted and premiered – Youth created safety calendar – ESL women recorded radio PSA and were interviewed by media – ESL classes in 2 counties visited – 11 organizations collaborated – Sessions co-taught by ESL members and Extension/organizations – ESL women and their children assembled handout bags – ESL members handled registration – ESL members solicited donations and arranged for meal – ESL child (HS grad): community service experience, college admission connections; ASU students – ESL contact for CPR certification classes – Organizers heard saying: Next year. – Workshop in Kinston drew 80 participants
Connections and Global Learning Marcia, Elizabeth, Diana, Deva Mary Sue Julia Andrew Was international training essential? Yes. On both sides of the border. Community-based programs: where commitment meets commitment and everyone learns from each other.
Workshop in Kinston, NC July 27, 2007 • Highlighted Programs and Resources for Latino Audiences in Extension’s 3 Priority Areas: – Profitable, Sustainable Food, Forest, Green Industry – Environment and Natural Resources – Youth, Families, Communities • Identified Priorities and Formed Work Groups
Collaboration with Latino Service Providers Workshop • • • Icebreaker Introduction to Extension Programs for Latinos Latino Environmental Scans. . . To Collaboration Recruiting and Retaining Latino Participants Keys to Success/Lessons Learned: Watauga ESLExtension Women’s Hispanic Group • Lunch: Keynote: NC Farmworker Health Program • Share Fair: Hispanic/Latino Educational Resources • Beyond and Event: Options for Long-Term Learning/Leadership Development – – Migrant Education Community Voices Farmworker Safety Training College for Latino Youth • Priority Setting, Work Groups
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