Mission Statement
The mission of Manhattan Multicultural Summer Youth (MMSY) Program is to uphold the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by developing multicultural competency and embracing a culture of peace among adolescents in all societies.
Core Values
- A Multicultural Perspective is essential for the promotion of peace, tolerance, and harmony in the world.
- Creating venues in which young people can learn to live, work, and play with others from different backgrounds are vital for the well-being of all individuals, families and communities.
- The healthy development of young people involves an understanding that one is interconnected to others both locally and globally.
- Young people can become effective advocates for change by teaching others what they have learned and by working with others in their communities.
- Exposing one’s self to new experiences and keeping an open mind is important for growth. We learn about ourselves through our interaction with people who are different from ourselves.
- Learning to respect differences and other world views is possible by listening to understand rather than by listening to judge.