YUGA's Themes of the Month 2010-2011

Need some ideas to keep your YUGA Chapter moving? Wondering what issues your YUGA chapter should be focusing on throughout the year? Below is a list of themes that we'll be writing about each month, centered around a national or international day of action. These themes address all five of YUGA's current campaigns: HIV/AIDS, Child Exploitation, Climate Change, Global Poverty, and Because I am a Girl. The monthly newsletter will discuss each issue in detail and is packed with information, resources, and ideas to help your YUGA chapter take action!

December 2010- HIV/ AIDS

December 1: World AIDS Day

January 2011- Children in Conflict Zones

January 1: World Day of Peace

February 2011- The President’s Take on YUGA Issues
February 18: President’s Day

March 2011- Walk for Wells/ Access to Clean Water and Sanitation/ Because I Am a Girl

March 8: International Women’s Day

March 22: World Day for Water

April 2011- Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability

April 22: Earth Day

May 2011- Global Poverty and Fair Trade

2nd Saturday of May - World Fair Trade Day

June 2011- Child Labor and Exploitation

June 12 - World Day Against Child Labor

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