While each participating student delegation is working to fund its own travel expenses, an additional $200,000 is needed to finance the Youth Environmental Summit 2005. This amount will pay for accommodations, meals, materials, technology needs and support services for the more than 300 student delegates and staff attending the summit. Event organizers are seeking financial support from corporations and foundations, as well as individuals and government, service and education organizations.

Supporting this project sends a strong message that your organization is committed to:

• promoting a healthy environment through social equity, ecological integrity and economic prosperity;
• empowering young people to make positive changes through global collaboration and citizenship;
• providing the application of technology to meet the demands of a 21st century education;
• promoting economic development, youth and family development, natural resource conservation and management, and leadership development;
• facilitating joint educational projects that encourage international exchange and interdisciplinary activities; and
• encouraging the building of trust, friendship and cooperation among people of different cultural backgrounds.

The Youth Environmental Summit 2005 is expected to generate considerable local, state, national and international media coverage. As a financial supporter of this project, your organization will not only be contributing to education and the environment, but also is expected to gain increased visibility and recognition worldwide.