At the end of July, the NetAid Global Citizen Corps (GCC) brought together more than 50 of the country's most promising and dedicated young leaders for a summit on global poverty. For a full week, NetAid staff and experts from the field gave the students the knowledge and tools to lead their communities in changing the face of global poverty. The GCC Leaders will raise awareness in their schools through a series of Global Action Days over the 2005-2006 year.

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"The sheer extent of the impact made by last year's leaders is incredible-and we can top that."
Alana, GCC Leader, Washington

Highlights:

On Sunday morning, 56 high school students set down in New York from around the country. They hail from 21 states and have roots in twice as many countries. NetAid staffers greeted them at La Guardia and JFK airports and brought them to the site of summit, St. John's College in Queens. The hundred-acre campus will be their home for a week of rigorous training, planning and collaboration in the fight against global poverty.

Leaders Speak:

"I'm coming to this with an open mind. I want to learn as much as possible because this summit is a once in a lifetime experience."
GCC Leader

"My expectation? Fifty-six lives will be changed this week."
Diego, GCC Leader, California