FAF http://faf.org/main Just another WordPress site Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:35:00 +0000 en hourly 1 http://faf.org/main/2011/08/1053/ http://faf.org/main/2011/08/1053/#comments Sun, 14 Aug 2011 07:12:25 +0000 admin http://faf.org/main/?p=1053 Continue reading →]]> The 12th Youth Assembly at the United Nations will take place in August 2013 at the UN Headquarters in New York.  The event is aimed at Youth Leaders and those who wish to become leaders, ages 16-24+. Advanced Youth Leaders and Young Professionals engaged in UN or MDG studies, internships, fellowships, or early work stages, ages 18-26+, are most welcome to apply.  Registration commences on March 18, 2013.  To register, CLICK HERE

FAF is now accepting applications for its 2014 Rhythms of One World International Choral Festival slated in Geneva, Switzerland for June 24-30, 2013. Apply now!

FAF’s Service Ambassadors in Ecuador began as a building project and has become a major, regional development opportunity.  We are inviting service organizations, volunteer clubs, universities with focus on rural development, especially agricultural, engineering, or public planning.  Individuals and groups may register here for more information.

Cultural exchange projects in 2014 include concert tours to Ireland, Scotland, Hawaii, South Africa, and many more.  Contact FAF staff at 1-800-526-2908 or friendlyam@faf.org for information on your ensemble’s next memorable concert tour.

Watch the Rhythms of One World Festival here:

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- Secretary of State Hillary Clinton 

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- Bernard Krüger, Director of Music Kearsney College, South Africa 

2012 World Choir Games Champion in Scenic Folklore Category 

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- Dr. Marvin Robertson, Southern Adventist University Choir

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- Lisa First, U.S. Director, & Nadezhda Proshutinskaya, Russian Director, August 1998

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- Mr. Greg Lagana, US Embassy Rome, February 1998

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- Sarah Wiideman, Cranbrook Academy of Art, January 1998

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- Nannette Watts, Utah State University, April 1998

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- Newman Theatre Tour Participants – Jewish Festival performances; August 1999

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- Sharon & Ralph Thaman, Ladue Chapel Choir, August 1999

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