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www.diversityed.org

The Center for Diversity Education at UNC Asheville

celebrates and teaches diversity in order to

foster conversation and respect among cultures.

Each year educators at the Center work directly with

15,000 – 20,000 students, teachers and local citizens in WNC.

We work indirectly with another 10,000 – 15,000 students

and local citizens through the loan and rental of exhibits.

Potential Unlimited = disAbility

at Mission Children’s Hospital

Houses of WorshipTrips to Atlanta

Georgia

. .

Holocaust Education

WNC in the WorldRoundtable

PartnersAsheville City Schools

Buncombe County Schools

Center for International Understanding

Folkmoot

Leaf Festivals

McDowell County Schools

World View

WRESA

UNC Asheville and more

What can legislators do?

No cost…..SpeakSpeak to the benefits of global engagement

in every talk you give.Partner with allies and ask them to educate.

•Rotary Club•Houses of Worship Mission Trips

•Study Abroad ProgramsShine the light on organizations and

individuals and open doors where possible.

What can legislators do?

Costs some money…Americorp and VISTA programs are gaining from Recovery

Funds.Partnerships with countries who do have funding – such as

the parternership between China and the Center forInternational Understanding

www.diversityed.org

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