Page 24 - The Indian ETE 032924

NORTH AMERICAN Newsline MARCH 29, 2024 | The Indian Eye 24

NYC MAYOR’S OFFICE FOR INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

COMMISSIONER EDWARD MERMELSTEIN ANNOUNCES

2024 COHORT OF NYC JUNIOR AMBASSADORS

Innovative program empowers approximately 740 NYC Youth and Educators to Act Locally

on Global Issues through Engagements with the United Nations and the World

NYC Junior Ambassadors are instrumental in ex-
OUR BUREAU
posing our students to challenges across the globe
NEW YORK, NY and allowing them to participate in developing
their own solutions.”
ommissioner Edward Mermelstein of the “The NYC Junior Ambassadors program
Mayor’s Office for International Affairs
Cmarked the start of the 9th program year embodies our dedication to amplifying youth
voices in conversations that resonate, from local
of NYC Junior Ambassadors with the unveiling of neighborhoods to the global stage,” said Chris-
the 2024 cohort of participating classrooms repre- tie Saint-Vil, Director of Strategic Relationships,
senting public schools and afterschool programs NYC Mayor’s Office for International Affairs.
across the five boroughs of New York City. This “The program exposes our youth to different
announcement continues Mayor Eric Adams and experiences that will shape their outlook on the
the Administration’s commitment to young New world for years. We’re excited to welcome the
Yorkers and their engagement in global affairs and 2024 cohort of students and educators to our 9th
community advocacy. program year. Let’s empower the next generation
The 2024 cohort is diverse across subject ar-
eas, topics of interest, learning abilities, and other to shape a world that listens to their insights and
dreams.”
socio-economic spectrums. It will include approxi- “I was very pleased to learn that we will be
mately 21 classrooms from 7th, 8th, and 9th grades, a NYC Junior Ambassador classroom again this
totaling nearly 740 students and educators. The year. The program brings such great benefits to
2024 program year will run from January to June. the students. The most important one is that stu-
The program is possible through a grant from the dents get to see how what we are learning relates
New York City’s Mayor’s Fund to Advance New to other people outside the classroom”, said Jeff
York City via the MSC Foundation.
Utz, Science Teacher at The Montauk-Junior
High School 223 (Brooklyn).
“Our administration is creating op- “They will also learn about the United Na-
portunities for young New Yorkers tions and the Sustainable Development Goals
and their importance. Of course, I will teach them
every day, and the NYC Junior Ambas- about this, but when they leave the classroom and
sadors program delivers that for over visit the UN as well as have an ambassador visit,
they experience their learning differently. Finally,
742 young people and educators,” missioner, NYC Mayor’s Office for International working with other teachers around the city en-
said New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Affairs. hances my teaching and learning as well.”
“Eagle Academy for Young Men, Southeast
“This program transforms the lives of par-
“When young people engage as citi- ticipants by broadening their perspectives and Queens, is excited to be a part of the 2024 cohort
zens, they learn how to advocate for empowering them to trust their voices while act- of NYC Junior Ambassadors! Empowering young
ing for the good of their communities and the men to be “Globally Conscious, Globally Com-
themselves and their communities. I world. We are grateful to Mayor Eric Adams for petitive”
want to congratulate the new cohort his vision for New York City youth and educa- is a core part of our mission,” said Patrice Mc-
tors. Together, we are creating a legacy of global Cullough, Educator, Eagle Academy for Young
of NYC Junior Ambassadors — thanks citizens.” Men III (Southeast Queens, Queens South Dis-
“New York City is truly an international city
to you, our city and our world will be due to its unique relationship with the United trict 29.) “Eagle SEQ Scholars are taught to take
pride in their families, friends, community, and
in good hands.” Nations, its diverse immigrant communities from most of all, themselves.
across the globe, and its booming tourist sector Through their leadership, they blaze a trail
“My team and I are thrilled to welcome the serving thousands of visitors from abroad,” said for others to follow. Partnering with The NYC
2024 cohort of NYC Junior Ambassadors. Em- Deputy Mayor for Strategic Initiatives Ana J. Al- Mayor’s Office for International Affairs, the
powering young New Yorkers is a core part of our manzar. Department of Youth and Community Develop-
mission. We are happy to collaborate with our sis- “As a result, the city’s young people are ment, the United Nations, and the United Na-
ter agencies, the United Nations, and other stake- well-positioned to become future leaders in pub- tions Foundation further supports Eagle
holders to give our youth and educators unprec- lic service, business, and environmental justice. Academy SEQ’s mission to expose our young
edented opportunities to experience life beyond I know firsthand from my own experience at the men to opportunities and a world that goes be-
their zip code,” said Edward Mermelstein, Com- United Nations during college that programs like yond the walls of their inner-city community.”

www.TheIndianEYE.com