Operation Understanding DC
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February 2, 2011
OUDC has served our school incredibly well. Each year their staff and youth participants lead workshops on Diversity in our school and prompt important conversations between and among our students. Our student participants rave about their experience in this program and develop maturity, sensivity, awareness and strength in leadership that will serve them in all relationships and experiences their life time through. Even our staff has participated in development training with OUDC's support and assistance. I feel very fortunate to benefit from the very large greatness of this relatively small program in so many ways.
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The conversations between and among high school students of all ages prompted by OUDC programs has been inspiring. The transformative experiences our students have had who have been participants in this program - it is a life altering experience. OUDC has also helped us with staff development on the topics of diversity, sensitivity and fostering a more inclusive social environment at our school.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Duplicate them just the way they are, everywhere possible to serve young people and our communities.
February 2, 2011
i have both recommended students for the Operation Understanding program and had OUDC students present to my class. In both situations, the result of involvement with OUDC was wonderful.
My class last year that had presentations from OUDC had their eyes opened to the lack of understanding or knowledge they had about their classmates and community. They began to look at individuals less from the outside and more from their actions.
This year, I recommended one of my students for participation in the program as a new transfer student at our school. His experience has made him feel that he can learn and change from exposure to new and different people. The experience encourages him to learn and grow rather than get stuck in the place he began.
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my classroom.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
allow more students to participate.
February 1, 2011
I've provided briefings for the students in Operation Understanding. The students are inspiring to me--thoughtful, engaged and serious about finding new understandings about and across race, religions and other differences. This is remarkable leadership development for the next generation.
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I have been a presenter for the group.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Support them to expand their work.
February 1, 2011
My daughter is a member of Class 17, and I recently spoke with a parent from Class 1, who said that OUDC was central to her son's entire high school experience and in some ways made him the person he is today. My daughter is so excited and amazed at how open the kids are and how quickly they connected. I am thrilled with the beginning of this program, and can't wait to watch it unfold. What an opportunity for these kids, and what an opportunity to change the world! Thank you, OUDC!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
My daughter's experience.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
No changes yet.
February 1, 2011
My son was an OUDC participant in Class 5. Now some 10 years later, I see the impact on him and his fellow class-mates. They are aware, engaged, articulate champions of respect and inclusion, working around the world to improve the lives of people of all backgrounds. Each person touched by OUDC touches many others on a daily basis.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
As the parent of a participant and as part of parent dialogues.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Increase the number of students served each year.
February 1, 2011
OUDC is one of the best non-profits in Washington, DC. It teaches sustainable life lessons and leadereship skills to young adults that transcend daily and normal experiences.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
The experiences gained by my daughter who particiapated in the program nearly ten years ago.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Do nothing. It's good as is!
February 1, 2011
We have known a number of young people who participated in Operation Understanding in the recent past. They are all incredible young people with a desire to give back to society. I am not sure if they started out that way or became that giving through their participation in the program. My children have been grown for a long time, but if there had been OU when they were teens, there would have been no question, but they would have been involved in the program. I have been to the graduations and have heard young people speak about their experiences. Impressive to say the least!
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observation
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I would lengthen the program to include a trip to Israel.
February 1, 2011
OUDC is the solution to our nation's societal problems. In today's world ignorance, racism and prejudice actively block our youth and incoming generations from fully understanding someone's background different than their own. The problem with this issue is that when understanding for one's culture is absent, people have difficulty getting along with and treating him/her with respect. Operation Understand D.C. brings African Americans and Jews together to help promote understanding for different cultures and help eradicate racism, antisemitism or any sort of prejudice for that matter wherever it may exist. OUDC is a phenomenal non-profit organization which is helping to coalesce our nation one youth at a time.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
First hand learning experiences; listening to speakers, talking to others about their backgrounds, diversity facilitations, etc.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
make it available to more people
February 1, 2011
Through her participation in OUDC, a student who found herself a member of a desperately small minority at our suburban Virginia high school felt part of a bigger metropolitan family. OUDC supported her in so many ways and faculty at my school could see her growth in dealing with sensitive discussions in the classroom and her willingness to develop friendships across racial lines. She blossomed into a calm, well-adjusted young woman in the year with OUDC. Her praise for the OUDC mission and its successful outreach continues to be always extremely positive and sincere. Well done!
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
seeing a student thrive in the program
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
perhaps send a student to schools to speak of the organization to recruit other students
February 1, 2011
I am been affiliated with OUDC for over 15 years, as a donor, wife of a board member, facilitator of programs, and currently, as a parent of a participant. My son who grew up with OUDC as a household name, came home from his first program weekend saying that he was really glad that he participated, that he already has really good friends, and that he's happy for himself in addition to looking good for college. OUDC is the real deal: mission focused, competitive for the best participants, and providing a remarkable experience for the participants and the people with whom they interact.
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