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Asia Youth Exchange program in Okinawa

The "Asia Youth Exchange program in Okinawa" is a new and exciting exchange program set up and sponsored by the Government of Japan with the aim of giving young people an opportunity to discover new experiences and develop their innovative skills.

The program will span over 3 weeks (6 – 27 August 2008) during summer in Okinawa, a group of Islands surrounded by coral-reefs located between Japan and Taiwan, and will focus on environmental issues which our planet currently faces. Students are expected to discuss the ways in which these issues may be dealt with and will be given the opportunity to take part in discussions with top-ranking scientists. If you are interested, please read the attached information.

To be eligible to participate, you must be 15 -17 years of age (as of 1 August 2008) and be registered in a secondary school.

Applications must be in by 11 April 2008 to Carol Johnson

Level 1 West Block
Bowen St
PO Box 1556
Wellington 6011

Or alternatively through email carol.johnson005@myd.govt.nz.

In addition, applicants need to complete the application form which can be downloaded at the bottom of the page, and include a cover letter and a reference from a teacher stating why they should be chosen for the program.

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