Japan Information

I thought that everyone might like to know the following information regarding delegations going to Japan this summer for their journey. This note and other information was sent to all leaders and families of ambassadors heading to Japan next summer. It is just for your information. In case some things may be a bit slow getting handled this may be some of the issue. I can only imagine the work that lies ahead to reassign that many delegates.

Thanks for your understanding.

With the uncertain conditions plaguing Japan in the wake of last week’s earthquake, we have determined that we will not be sending the 25 delegations of Student Ambassadors to Japan this summer as originally planned. The reports from our friends and partners in Japan confirm what you’re seeing in the news—that the challenges of shoring up nuclear reactors and caring for thousands of newly homeless citizens will be the primary focus of the nation for the foreseeable future.

All 25 delegations will be reassigned to another destination. Our dedicated travel team and our experienced partners overseas are working hard to arrange your Student Ambassador experience in another part of the world. New home stays, service projects, school visits, and unique-access activities are being scheduled for you as we speak. We are proud to have the global resources to still be able to provide you and your students with a life-changing adventure in 2011.