Sixteen-year-old Zach Hunter is invited to speak to hundreds of thousands of people each year about his passion: ending slavery. Most people think that slavery is long since over; they don't know what he knows - that there are tens of millions of people around the world, right now, who suffer the abuses of slavery. Since he was 12 years old, Zach has campaigned to raise money and awareness to free people from slavery in all of its modern forms. He founded the organization Loose Change to Loosen Chains and his best-selling book, Be The Change, offers insight for youth and adults alike who want to make the world a better place. Zach will be speaking at YIM '08.
Monday, June 16, 2008
Zach Hunter: Be The Change
Sixteen-year-old Zach Hunter is invited to speak to hundreds of thousands of people each year about his passion: ending slavery. Most people think that slavery is long since over; they don't know what he knows - that there are tens of millions of people around the world, right now, who suffer the abuses of slavery. Since he was 12 years old, Zach has campaigned to raise money and awareness to free people from slavery in all of its modern forms. He founded the organization Loose Change to Loosen Chains and his best-selling book, Be The Change, offers insight for youth and adults alike who want to make the world a better place. Zach will be speaking at YIM '08.
Run Kid Run: Live at YIM
Pop-Punk rockers Run Kid Run will let loose their sonic fury in a YIM live performance to benefit five of the organizations represented at the conference.
Laren Poole: Invisible Children Filmmaker
Laren Poole is the co-founder and filmmaker of Invisible Children. Laren attended the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) for structural engineering. Since his initial trip to Africa in 2003, Laren has returned to Uganda multiple times and continues to play an integral role in the development of programs and creative initiatives at Invisible Children, both in America and in Uganda. Prior to starting Invisible Children, Laren designed for the clothing company Jedidiah. He continues to use his artistic strengths as Invisible Children¹s Art Director and co-director for the feature film.
Eddie Willis and the Narrow Path: Worship
Eddie Willis and the Narrow Path will be leading us in worship music for YIM 2008! Eddie's music is best described as Garfunkel, Taylor, and Chris Rice hits the youth/college retreat setting! Eddie loves to get audiences on their feet and then bring them down with quieter ballads - getting them ready for time with a speaker/pastor. Eddie Travels with the "Narrow Path" out of the Mississippi Delta, covering original music to the current worship music of the likes of Crowder, Tomlin, etc. Get ready to get on your feet!!!
Featured Presenters and Organizations
Margie Dillenburg
(from the Invisible Children website) Having graduated from Notre Dame in 2001 with a degree in Peace Studies and Computers, we can officially say Margie is one of the most well rounded people on the face of this planet. Heading up Invisible’s Movement Department, she’s the voice of reason in a room of chaotic creativity. Margie moved to California after college to help start a school that targeted an underserved portion of the population. Over a span of four years, two of which she served as an Americorp volunteer, she watched the idea grow from a business plan to a fully-functional school. After her stint as a teacher, she migrated to Invisible’s office where she now spends her days transforming chaos into order. Margie is passionate about riding bikes, using creativity to make things (especially clay), being outside, learning, reading, one-on-one conversations, cooking, traveling and not using the word passionate.
Charles Lee -- Just4One.org
Ask Will Boyd to describe his life in one sentence and he'll tell you he only needs four words: "My life is stupid." And it is – in a good way. Most people aim to land one dream job; Will has had a bunch of them. He studied at the world's finest film school (for free), he's been a creative director for MTV, he's been a dolphin trainer in the tropics, he's traveled the US as spokesman for Invisible Children… you get the picture.
James Pearson, on the other hand, builds dream jobs for others. His business education and travels to places like Nepal, Thailand, Uganda and Ethiopia have given him an eye for opportunity, and he's using it to put globalization to work for those who need it most. Projects that he helped develop in Uganda, including his latest endeavor Acholi Beads, now employ over 200 war-affected people and improve thousands of lives, with many more to come in Uganda and around the world.
Earlier this year Will and James began to dream together, and magic ensued. With the mantra "Creative Action" they are helping to build a faithful community in San Diego that is inspiring creativity and combating injustice in America and around the world.
[the Option]
To engage the masses by providing creative outlets to share in telling the stories of North Korean refugees along with bringing them to safety through underground networks across eastern Asia.
Landon Taylor -- Volunteer in Missions
Invisible Children
charity:water
JustOne
The Sold Project
Love, Light and Melody
TOMS Shoes
Falling Whistles
Acholi Beads
Youth Service Fund
Love146
She Dances
Tony's Chocolonely
PeaceLoveLife
Home Sweet Homeless
Road to Fondwa
Dry Tears
Desire Street
Heart Support
Manna Food Bank -- Autumn McCarver
Center of Youth Ministry Training -- Dietrick Kirk
Lespwa Worldwide
...and MORE!
(from the Invisible Children website) Having graduated from Notre Dame in 2001 with a degree in Peace Studies and Computers, we can officially say Margie is one of the most well rounded people on the face of this planet. Heading up Invisible’s Movement Department, she’s the voice of reason in a room of chaotic creativity. Margie moved to California after college to help start a school that targeted an underserved portion of the population. Over a span of four years, two of which she served as an Americorp volunteer, she watched the idea grow from a business plan to a fully-functional school. After her stint as a teacher, she migrated to Invisible’s office where she now spends her days transforming chaos into order. Margie is passionate about riding bikes, using creativity to make things (especially clay), being outside, learning, reading, one-on-one conversations, cooking, traveling and not using the word passionate.
Charles Lee -- Just4One.orgCharles is a founder and vice-president of JustOne, a non-profit that addresses issues of poverty, orphans, and modern-day slavery. He also serves as lead cultural catalyst and pastor for New Hope South Bay Church in Torrance, and teaches at Life Pacific College.
Sean Carasso -- Tom's Shoes; Falling Whistles
Sean Carasso loves adventures. After co-founding two youth camps, he traveled extensively with John Paul DeJoria, while working alongside organizations such as Young Life, Invisible Children and Toms Shoes. He is currently writing a book, Falling Whistles, documenting his 2-month investigation in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which brought him into rebel army bases, illegal prisons for children, and ultimately the signing of the International Peace Treaty.
Will Boyd and James Pearson
Ask Will Boyd to describe his life in one sentence and he'll tell you he only needs four words: "My life is stupid." And it is – in a good way. Most people aim to land one dream job; Will has had a bunch of them. He studied at the world's finest film school (for free), he's been a creative director for MTV, he's been a dolphin trainer in the tropics, he's traveled the US as spokesman for Invisible Children… you get the picture.
[the Option]To engage the masses by providing creative outlets to share in telling the stories of North Korean refugees along with bringing them to safety through underground networks across eastern Asia.
Landon Taylor -- Volunteer in MissionsLandon never thinks twice about sharing the way God has changed his life through service. “I had the opportunity to serve for two and a half months this past summer in the Bahamas. I can truly tell you that I experienced several life changing experiences while serving. I believe the most important thing we can give is our lives. I have been transformed in the love of God.” He brings a creative mind and a deep spirituality to the office. Landon is an inspiration to us all and is a great asset to the UMVIM staff.
Invisible Children
charity:water
JustOne
Love, Light and Melody
TOMS Shoes
Falling Whistles
Acholi Beads
Youth Service Fund
Love146
She Dances
Tony's Chocolonely
PeaceLoveLife
Home Sweet Homeless
Road to Fondwa
Dry Tears
Desire Street
Heart Support
Manna Food Bank -- Autumn McCarver
Center of Youth Ministry Training -- Dietrick Kirk
Lespwa Worldwide
...and MORE!
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