PUEDE – Yetzhell Diaz
PUEDE (Promoting Understanding and Empowerment through Digital Education) is one of GIIP’s newest and most exciting projects, managed by GIIP Fellows Yetzhell Diaz.
PUEDE includes many different projects, from open computer labs where parents can learn about technology in a safe and supportive environment, to teaching digital storytelling labs and hosting…
Archive for ‘United States’
Internships and Strategic Partnerships: Washington D.C. –
Jessica Carsten
After graduating from UCSC, Jessica started a project in Washington D.C. to manage internship placements for GIIP students while creating opportunities for new strategic partnerships. GIIP has an impressive global network of alumni and a growing base of partner organizations, including nine strategic partnerships. The successful development and expansion…
Abraham’s Vision – Nadya Tannous
Abraham’s Vision is a non-profit organization based in Redwood City, CA that focuses on conflict transformation among Jewish, Muslim, Israeli, and Palestinian youth regarding the Palestinian/Israeli conflict. Abraham’s Vision was founded in 2003 with the intent of creating a safe, transformative space for exploring both group and individual identities of…
Hasnain Nazar – Win Without War
Hasnain Nazar spent a summer in Washington, DC working as an intern with Win Without War, an NGO that produces action alerts, blogs and videos to run a campaign based on a more progressive
national security strategy.
As a student of politics and international relations, Hasnain understands the grave importance…
World Resources Institute – Sarah Mann, Dillon Draper, Neil Richler
Last summer, GIIP Fellows Dillon Draper, Sarah Mann and Neil Richler traveled to Washington, DC, to work at the World Resources Institute (WRI) and live at the UCDC Center. Their internships initiated a partnership between WRI and GIIP, creating possibilities for future GIIP students…
Center for International Policy: Rebecca Wage
Rebecca Wage spent six months in Washington, DC working with Center for International Policy (CIP), a think tank that produces reports and publications relating to U.S. foreign policy.
As a student of politics and international relations, Rebecca was particularly interested in the mission of Center for International Policy, which…
Eric Rolfsen
Fall 2005
Santa Cruz, CA
In the summer of 2005, GIIP Fellow Eric Rolfsen conducted research for GIIP’s Global Labor Education Research Project (GLERP). Starting by assessing local labor unions members’ technology skills, and then offering computer and internet trainings to the members in an effort to assist their labor campaigns and build…
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Dmitry Kogan, Maira Sutton, and Judy Esber
Summer 2007
Los Angeles, CA
In the summer of 2007, three GIIP fellows, Dmitry Kogan, Maira Sutton, and Judy Esber, worked with coordinators and community leaders from Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice in Los Angeles, California. CLUE is an interfaith association that brings people together…
Christina Hill and Maira Sutton
Summer 2007
Santa Cruz, California
GIIP’s mission to upgrade the informational capacity of community groups was a unifying theme of this summer’s events. TechCamp, a collaborative effort with the Progressive Tech Project (PTP) is a stellar example. Designed to teach technology skills, build confidence and provide hands on…
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Julie Caso and Christina Kliesch
Summer 2007
Santa Cruz, CA
The D@PP Summer Technology Institute is a week-long program that brings Central San Joaquin Valley youth volunteers in the Digitally Abled Producers Projects (D@PP) to U.C. Santa Cruz. During their stay, the students learn advanced technological literacy concepts while immersed in the university setting, guided…
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