The Elijah Cummings Youth Program in Israel (ECYP) is an esteemed two-year leadership fellowship designed for high school students in Baltimore, Maryland. Through hands-on workshops and a transformative trip to Israel, ECYP aims to cultivate open-minded leaders who possess the necessary skills, community connections, and global exposure to thrive in a diverse society. With a focus on strengthening the historic bonds between African-American and Jewish communities, ECYP empowers its fellows to become advocates for diversity and mentors for younger students.
ECYP's three-step approach includes a leadership program that enhances life management skills and fosters global awareness, an immersive journey to Israel where fellows engage with Israeli teens of African and European ancestry, and a community service component where fellows utilize their leadership skills to promote diversity and mentor middle school students. With a network of over 200 accomplished alumni, ECYP continues to make a lasting impact on promising teens from Maryland's 7th congressional district, preparing them to become influential leaders in an ever-changing world.
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