This page of links is a work in progress to extend the Afropop community to include the world's youth, linking individuals and organizations interested in cultural exchange programs, social/political/environmental/human rights advocacy, youth culture and world music, university programs etc etc. If you have any suggestions of links that should be included on the page, please email us at info@afropop.org. We are also looking for youth associate editors who would be interested in working with afropop.org on developing a full Youth department on our site. Thank you and enjoy the links!

Compiled by Ben Gown (NYU)

CULTURAL EXCHANGE

Intercultural Youth Exchange: www.icye.co.uk

This UK based network provides work abroad opportunities for 18-30 year olds for six months to one year. Projects include working in schools, hospitals, farms, orphanages, with women, elderly, the environment and others. The countries involved are Kenya, Nigeria and Ghana in Africa; India, South Korea, Taiwan, Japan, and New Zealand in Asia; Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Honduras, and Mexico in Latin America; and Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Spain and Sweden in Europe. Language abilities or work skills are not required.

United Nations Organization for Science, Culture and Communications (UNESCO): www.unesco.org

With over 5000 clubs in 120 countries, this non-profit organization provides volunteer opportunities for "young people and adults." Activities include the study of human rights documents, the promotion of literacy, environmental conservation and preservation of cultural heritage. UNESCO supports individuals in creating a work/study camp in their community.

B-Boys.com: http://www.b-boys.com/links.html

This page contains links to a good deal of hip-hop related web pages worldwide. Here, you can find out about events and items relating to international writing, Djaying and Mcing crews. There are also links to sites with concert and venue information.

ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS

The Carter Center: www.cartercenter.org

The Carter Center is a US based human rights, health and global nurturing organization established by Jimmy Carter in 1989. Examples of its projects include: The promotion of democracy by monitoring elections in "unstable" countries; the promotion of global development through financial loans and advising and sharing expertise; helping with conflict resolution hosting talks between world leaders and experts; and aiding African agriculture by assisting with the production, technology and security in Sub-Saharan Africa. Health, ethical business, and inter-American relations are also areas of the Carter Center's work.

Amnesty International: www.amnesty.org

Amnesty has long worked to defend human rights and the cultural autonomy of indigenous peoples and ethnic minorities. A few projects include aid to Afghan refugees in Pakistan, the Center for Andean Ethnomusicology in Peru, the Efe Medical Project in Mali, the Higanon Tribal Agro-Forestry Technology project in the Philippines, the Suya (people) Project in Brazil, and the Kasiisi/Kanyawara School Building Project in Uganda.

Fund For Peace: www.fundforpeace.org

The main objective of this organization is the stemming of international arms flows in hopes of eradicating wars. The Fund for Peace works with NGO's in Europe, African, USA, and the UN corporations to advance human rights and help leaders with conflict preventative diplomacy.

No More Prisons: www.nomoreprisons.net and www.nomoreprisons.org

Nomoreprisons.org is the homepage of the prison moratorium project, which, in its own words is "a multiracial grassroots organization of youth activists" working and strategizing to resist and fight the Prison Industrial Complex and the racist War on Drugs through political education, community based partnership, youth organizing and direct action.

International Criminal Court Homepage (ICC): www.iccnow.org/html/outlook.htm

Even more relevant with the current military tribunals that are taking place today, the ICC aims to establish a global judicial institution to try individual criminals in a court that works in coordination with national legal systems. The organizations activities include the facilitation of meeting between coalitions and governmental representatives, the UN and others involved in the ICC, dialogues, teach ins, educational conferences, and the publication of various newsletters and other publications.

Cuba: www.cubafacts.com

This site is established to promote new perspectives on Cuba through education. The site contains information on the land, people, history, government, economy and human rights in the country.

UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS AND ARTS GROUPS

• UC Berkley

Cal Berkley Habitat for Humanity: janaki8@uclink4.berkeley.edu

This is the UC Berkley chapter of a national organization, the goals of which are the cultivation of tolerance and communities. The Berkley chapter focuses on providing housing for low-income community members.

Reflejos de Mexico: pepito23@hotmail.com

This is a dance group composed of Berkley, and is open to community members. Through the performance of traditional Mexican dances, this group hopes to educate UC Berkley and the surrounding community about Mexico's rich culture.

African Music and Dance Ensemble: www.cnmat.berkeley.edu/^ladzekpo/ensemble.html

This organization is founded and led by UC Berkeley African music program director CK Ladzekpo, who is himself a master performer, composer, choreographer, drummer and teacher. The ensemble provides African drum and dance workshops for the Bay Area community. There are 5 classes for ages five and up, including introductory, beginning, intermediate and advanced levels.

• University of Wisconsin - Madison

Capoeira Angola: johurrell@students.wisc.edu

Through lessons, practices and performances, this campus group carries the tradition of the Afro-Brazilian dance/martial art form, Capoeira. Open to beginners and advanced Capoeiristas alike.

Chicano Art: ddalva@students.wisc.edu

Through the practice and performance of traditional art, music, dance and theatre, this club aims to raise awareness of the issues pertaining to, and the culture of Chicano/Mexican world.

Discourse Multicultural Magazine: discourse@mail.studentorg.wisc.edu

Discourse is a bimonthly paper that deals with issues regarding students of color. The paper is available to U Wisconsin students and the surrounding community.

Hip Hop Generation: hiphopmovement@yahoogroups.com

Hip Hop is a movement whose politics and culture are of concern to and are dictated largely by youth. This club aims to educate and entertain the campus and surrounding community by hosting teach-ins, conferences, cultural events and parties.

Voices: Wisconsin Review of African Language and Literature:

kdthomp3@facstaff.wisc.edu

This biannual journal promotes the study and publication of the African literature. It aims to provide a scholarly exchange about African literature between members of the higher education community.

AIESE: www.sit..wisc.edu/~aiese

This, the world's largest student managed non-profit aims to improve the living conditions for all people in their respective countries. Campus and community programs include cultural presentations while international opportunities include foreign exchange programs.

ASM Diversity Committee: www.asm.wisc.edu

By sponsoring conferences, teach-ins, discussion panels and training sessions, the Diversity Committee aims to raise awareness about and improve conditions for women, students of color, LGBTQ, people of socio-economic differences.

Ethnopharmacology Society: empeden@students.wisc.edu

Ethnopharmoacology is the study of the use of plant life across different cultures. This club aims to promote the field by sponsoring lectures by various ethnopharacologists and other speakers related to the field.

MECHA (el Movimento Estudiantud Chicano de Aztlan:

gil_vil@yahoo.com

This group looks out for Chicano community members. MECHA aims to raise awareness about the history, struggles and politics of Chicano people by hosting conferences and observing cultural days. MECHA also lobbies to local politicians for support.

• New York University

La Harencia Latina: www.nyu.edu/clubs/harencia

La Harencia Latina sponsors an array of events including concerts, cultural celebrations, speakers and meetings open to all NYU and surrounding community members.

I-n-I: www.nyu.edu/clubs/in

A hip hop club, I-n-I aims to develop outstanding leaders and entrepreneurs with in the field of performing arts as well as to expose and educate the Black and Latino culture to surrounding communities. The club hosts the monthly "Eclipse," a show and open mike in addition to sponsoring other speakers and events.

• University of Texas - Austin

Center for African and African American Studies:

www.utexas.edu/depts/caaas

This department within in the university includes classes, faculty, scholarships, publications and events all pertaining to education in the area of African and African American studies. The events include lectures, conferences, workshops, job fairs, meetings, and artistic and cultural events.

Mariachi Student Association: geo036_1@yahoo.com

The objective of this campus group is to promote and play Mariachi paredes.

African Caribbean Dance Theatre Inc.:

www.tfn.net/AC_Dance/index.html

Founded in 1991 by artists Jevelle and Marcus Roberts his is non-profit youth and adult performing arts center is based in Tallahassee, Florida. Classes are available for 7-25 year olds on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The center also provides community outreach classes on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

Universities: www.artslynx.org/dance/univ.htm

This site contains a list of over 200 dance programs across the country.

Artslynx: www.artslynx.org/dance/afro.htm

This site have many resources dealing with African music.