WorldLink

"Connecting Youth To Global Affairs"

WorldLink, now administered through the Shelia Marie Davis Grant at the University of San Diego, is committed to stimulating an appreciation of global citizenship and civic participation and responsibilities. Outreach to high school and middle school students, as well as their teachers and counselors, encourages an appreciation of education, personal involvement, and wise leadership as lifelong privileges.

Believing that knowledge and civility thrive on diversity and information, WorldLink invites youth and educators in our region and beyond to put government and social studies, international affairs and world history into a living context. WorldLink is committed to creating opportunities for our future leaders and concerned citizens to be heard by, as well as listen to, today's leaders and policy makers.

Interacting with ambassadors, diplomats, international leaders and regional experts, young people deepen their understanding of world issues ranging from global conflicts and human right issues to challenges of ecological integrity and economic justice. We encourage all involved in education to consider how you may be able to participate in the World Youth Education Program.

Programs and Resources: *Annual Youth Town Meeting * WORLDLINK Newsletter * Special Invitations to events in San Diego *Educators Seminars *"The World" Special Topic Forums for Students.

Dee Aker, Ph.D., Director and creator of WorldLink is also an anthropologist, educator and award winning media and print journalist. Much of her work has focused on women around the world who are seeking equity in decision making and who are grass roots democracy activists. Dee travels extensively. During the 1990's, her work has taken her to Uganda, Algeria, Turkey, Ireland, Tunisia, Mexico, Taiwan, Portugal, Ireland and China. As an international educator, Dee has held administrative and professorial posts. The past president of the University for Humanistic Studies was also vice-president for international campuses' of United States International University and director of the university's campuses in Nairobi, Kenya 1980-84 and in Irvine, CA 1986-91. Dee was an international columnist for the Women's Times in San Diego from 1991-1994 and International Correspondent for Women's International Center, since 1995, as well as producer/host for the television program "Women" on KUSI TV for six years 1986-1991. Currently WorldLink has its home at the University of San Diego.