UPCOMING TRAINING: The World As It Could Be Is Within Reach

COMMUNITY-BASED RITES OF PASSAGE PROGRAM

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February 19, 2026

Sandy Sohcot will be conducting an international training with Yvonne Vissing, Frederick Marx, Bruno Annetta, and Bruce Lesley about how communities and organizations can develop a Rite of Passage Program.

Join us to gain information on how to put in place effective and meaningful rites of passage that enrich all participants, build social capital for your community, and ultimately generate vitality and positive engagement for everyone.

This training will occur on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 12:00 noon EST. It will be free and open to the public on Zoom.

WEBINAR OBJECTIVES:

·   Provide information on the factors that contribute to having vibrant communities with healthy, engaged youth and adults;

·   Offer insights about the challenges youth are confronting that impact their well-being;

·   Present information about rites-of-passage, how they can help build vital connections across generations and contribute positively to all members of the community, and how to implement them;

·   Present information on other practices and cognitive tools that support effective rites-of-passage

THE WORLD AS IT COULD BE HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION PROGRAM (TWAICB)

IS PART OF THE INITIATIVE FOR CIVILITY IN EVERYDAY LIFE

Together we Present

COMMUNITY BASED RITES OF PASSAGE FOR YOUTH – WHY AND HOW

WEBINAR ON FEBRUARY 19, 2026, NOON-1:30 Eastern Standard Time

With support from Salem State University Center for Childhood & Youth Studies and Human Rights Educators (HRE) USA

 Contact yvonne@theworldasitcouldbe.org if you need more information.

HRE USA is a project of the Center for Transformative Action.

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