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  B.U.G. Building and Uniting Generations


Building and Uniting the Generations
(B.U.G.)

B.U.G. is organized with support from the Whatcom Human Rights Task Force.
Phone- (360)733-2233 - Email bug@whrtf.org

»What BUG is
»Why BUG is Important
»Goals!
»How we'll do it.
»How Adults can Help!
»Kick off Party
»Kick Off Planning Meetings

^^ What B.U.G. is! ^^

B.U.G. is a youth-led group committed to creating a positive sense of community for diverse young people in Whatcom County between the ages of 13-20. We foster a safe and supportive environment to discuss issues and learn from eachother. Our goal is to educate ourselves and people of all ages about human rights, celebrating diversity, and building ally networks.

B.U.G. is open to all youth who want to support human rights as well as learn about the world and help improve it collectively.

^^ Why B.U.G. is Important! ^^

 

We believe that nurturing an inclusive culture among youth is crucial to the health of our community. Too many hate crimes and acts of discrimination take place in schools or at youth events.
Without peer support, youth are particularly vulnerable to discrimination.
We believe that empowering youth directly affected by bigotry and educating all young people about diversity will make our community safer.
We believe all people should be treated with fairness, regardless of race, ethnicity, ability, class, political opinion, sexual orientation, gender, or religion.

^^ Goals! ^^

. Provide peer support for young people facing human rights issues
· Provide a voice for equality and fairness in the halls and on the streets
· Create allies of all ages through educational events and publications
· Provide leadership training for youth interested in human rights issues.

^^ How We’ll do it! ^^

 

· Ongoing youth discussion sessions and support groups.
· All-Ages presentations educating the community about issues faced by youth
· A youth publication providing an ongoing voice for equality
· Network with other local groups to widen awareness and support for equality

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^^ How Adults can help! ^^

 

· Spread the Word!!! Tell the Young People in your life about us!
· Get Involved!- While our youth group is led by youth, for youth, we need your support to succeed.
· Help us locate resources, spread the word, back us up-
     We need help Carpooling!
     Help distribute our publications!
     Donate services!
     Sponsor events!
     Help with Fundraising!

^^Kick-Off Party - Saturday, March 23rd, 2-4pm ^^

Get involved!
Speakers, free food, local musicians, poetry, and
a youth panel discussing issues faced by young people today.
Location: Allied Arts on Cornwall.
1418 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham
Email for more information.

^^Kick-off planning meetings ^^

· March 6th at 7pm at the Human Rights Task Force office located 1210 Indian St.

· March 7th at 7pm - meeting for adults who want to help with the event at the Human Rights Task Force office.
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