Operation Understanding DC
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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've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
I have been a presenter for the group.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Support them to expand their work.
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.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
No changes yet.
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.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Increase the number of students served each year.
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.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
make it available to more people
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!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
seeing a student thrive in the program
Ways to make it better...
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
Operation Understanding isn't just a non-profit organization looking to educate students, but a unique experience that's definitely life-changing. One question I always asked myself and teachers was why does history matter? It already happened! And it wasn't until after our 3-week summer journey across the states did I really start to understand and rely on the importance of history- without it, it repeats itself! There's nothing more ignorant that we can do today than nothing. So start now and contribute, support, or just plain tell your friends about OUDC because they know where to start, and their volunteers know where to continue.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
School. I take school dramatically more seriously. Especially history. My work has become progressively more organized as I have become much more attentive in class. OUDC also taught me to care about education and it shows.
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How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
This organization is fantastic. I have spent the last eight months with 21 fantastic teenagers and I have learned more than I ever thought possible. We have learned about each others cultures, histories, and religions. We have seen each group's successes and failures. And what I have learned has helped me challenge my own beliefs, notions, and stereotypes. This will help me better serve my community today, tomorrow and far into the future. An organization that can do this is extremely rare.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
the way I handle situations where people use derogatory names. I would just let it slide in the past, but now I speak up.
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How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
This organization is amazing! They take a group of teens in the time of life where they are very self-focused and introduce them to the world! I am so impressed with this group. They select a group of teens who would never intersect in real life, then they challenge them, stimulate them, educate them, and show them their history, their culture and the world in which they live. They come through the experience not only older and wiser, but committed to promoting social justice and working to better the planet. Hooray for OUDC!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
watching my teen's participation and in talking to the other teens (and their parents) who are part of the program.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Expand it so more teens could benefit.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
their ability to get people to challenge their fundamental assumptions combined with their ability to transform people into change-makers
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
... kind, compassionate, considerate, intelligent... and consummate educators!
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
expand the number of teens it serves and expand the number of cities where they opoerate
Ways to make it better...
We had more time to meet, challenge each other, share stories and interact.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
financial restraints
One thing I'd also say is that...
The quality of the organization is unmatched! The staff is amazing, the board is amazing, and the people who work with the organization to reach the teens are amazing.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
OUDC was a lifechanging experience. I learned about, history, culture, religion, civil rights, the importance of activism, public speaking, music and made lifelong friends. I can only praise OUDC and recommend it to others.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
were the bus rides. We talked, argued and learned about our histories and each other.
Ways to make it better...
better perspective of the orthodow jewish community.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About once a year
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2005
By far the most impactful experience of my 22 years. there is no other real life experience quite like this. Because of OUDC I co-founded tufts African american alliance.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
My everyday life. How often do I hear the n word and say, no? White, black, I don't care their race, FriEnds know not to use the word around me. If it offends me, certainly it should offend you
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If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Change the world 10 times over
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
One time
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2004
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