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Global Youth Action Network
USA


Last login : May 25, 2008
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307 W. 38 St, Suite 1805
New York, NY 10018
WebSite : www.youthlink.org
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This Nonprofit Sponsored By
Karolina Kurkova
Organization Overview
About Us
The Global Youth Action Network (GYAN) connects thousands of organizations in over 180 countries, uniting the efforts of young people improving our world. GYAN is a youth-led 501c3, not-for-profit organization, launched in 1999 and registered in the state of New York, USA, and also in Mexico City, Accra and Paris. GYAN is affiliated to the United Nations Department of Public Information and holds Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic & Social Council (ECOSOC)
Leadership Profile
Franziska Seel (Incoming Executive Director), Benjamin Quinto (Outgoing Executive Director), Vidar Ekehaug (Programs Director), Ya-Nan Lee (Director of Operations), Joya Banerjee (GYCA Coordinator), Reshma Pattni (GYCA Project Officer), Aleza Summit (GYCA Project Officer).
Board of Directors
Carole V. Aciman, Michael Butler, Michael Furdyk, Benjamin Quinto
Board of Advisors
(Partial list:) Hafsat Abiola, Peter Copen, Deepak Chopra, Jennifer Corriero, Jason Dorsey, Joseph Eger, Dr. Jane Goodall, Dr. Jonathan Granoff, Hazel Henderson, Kerry Kennedy, Fabian Koss, Karolina Kurkova, Laurie Meadoff, Dr. Robert Muller, Dumisani Nyoni, Joop Theunissen, Lynne Twist, Ben Vereen, Billy Wimsatt
Major Supporters and Sponsors
(Partial list:) The Lifebridge Foundation, Higher Ground for Humanity, Artemisia Foundation, New Earth Foundation, The Shei'rah Foundation, Rockefeller Brothers Fund, Surdna Foundation, National Endowment for Democracy, W.K. Kellogg Foundation, World Bank, United Natons Population Fund (UNFPA), UNAIDS, UN World Food Programme (WFP), United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), World Health organization (WHO).
Year Founded : 2001
501(c)(3) Ruling Year : 2004
Full-Time Employees : 7
Volunteers : 9
Annual Income : $470,000
Amount Spent Fundraising : $7,000
Our Wishes (3)
3,000 young people are infected with HIV every day; less than half know how to protect themselves. Empower a y ... Learn More
Wish Amount : $200 Amount Raised : $0
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Youth have long sought to be heard at the United Nations, and there are an increasing number of opportunities ... Learn More
Wish Amount : $2,000 Amount Raised : $0
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The majority of young people feel their voices do not matter in adult society. Yet, young people are more acti ... Learn More
Wish Amount : $2,000 Amount Raised : $0
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Comments (5)
we know our visions shall come true one day with our initiatives and international actions. we call upon help to our community in precious need of life basics
April 30, 2008 4:25
Hi Ben... great to see you here. Small world after all. Are you going to post some wishes?
January 30, 2008 9:43
Welcome to MTDN. We are so excited that so many of our world's youth will be given this extra exposure. Thank you for your inspiration and heart. We hope 2008 is an amazing year for achieving your greatest goals.

Kim Biel & the MTDN staff
January 10, 2008 1:29
Hi Nice to see on MTDN!! Does GYAN have any current projects/wishes you need help with? Justin! :)
January 7, 2008 3:16
Welcome to Make the Difference Network!! Please let me know if i can help you with anytihng.

Justin Biel
December 20, 2007 2:54




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