This exciting new joint project of Oprah’s Angel Network and Free The Children inspires young people to become active, compassionate and knowledgeable global citizens. The program connects young people in North America with people around the world to create lasting change by working toward the United Nations Millennium Development goals. Participants address problems such as hunger, poverty and limited access to education.

The O Ambassadors is a school-based program. Educators are invited to apply to form an O Ambassadors Club at their school, either as a part of their classroom programming or as a school-based extracurricular opportunity for students.

Selected educators receive curriculum resources, activities and worksheets, as well as one-on-one support from the network’s team of youth coordinators. Educators lead their student club in activities that raise funds for development projects overseas and increase awareness of global issues at their school. Clubs run for the duration of the 2007/2008 school year and explore four Millennium Development Goal themes: poverty, education, health and sustainable development.

Specific fundraising and awareness activities are assigned to clubs to adapt for their school audience. Clubs receive instructional resources and programming support for each of these activities. 

Chula Vista Learning Community Charter School in Chula Vista, CA. Click here to learn more.

Sarah Cobb Elementary School in Americus, GA. Click here to learn more.