Itinerary

Drop Off:  Sunday, August 12th

– If you are planning to drive out to the Summit, please arrive at 2:oo pm at John Knox Ranch, 1661 John Knox Road  Fischer, TX 78623.

– If you are planning to ride the bus to the Summit, please arrive at Amala at 11:30 am.

Pick Up:  Sunday, August 18th

– If you will be picking up your son or daughter at the Summit, please arrive to John Knox Ranch by 2:00 pm

– If your son or daughter is planning to ride the bus from the Summit to the Amala Foundation, please arrive at Amala at 4:00 pm to pick him or her up.

Directions to John Knox Ranch: (From Austin – 60 miles)

Take Highway 290 West out of Austin. About 14 miles outside of Austin you will turn south (left) in Dripping Springs onto RR12. Go another 14 miles into Wimberley. At the third light make a right turn onto River Road. Go about 1 mile and turn right at the stop sign onto Wayside Drive. You will take Wayside Drive for about 6 miles. Wayside Drive crosses several low water crossings (one of which has water over it year-round). John Knox Ranch is immediately on your left after you cross the river. Please enter through our main gate; it is the third one on the left with a large rock sign. If you are coming to John Knox Ranch to drop off or pick up your children for summer resident camp, registration is at the dining hall; it is the first gate on your left after you cross the river, before you go up the hill.

Donate

The Amala Foundation provides scholarships to approximately 70% of the youth who attend the Global Youth Peace Summit. Scholarships are provided by local businesses, congregations, associations and individuals like you. It costs $700 to sponsor a youth to attend the Global Youth Peace Summit and $1000 to sponsor a youth to attend the Global Youth Peace Summit AND year-long One Village Project.

FirstGiving

Each over-night volunteer is asked to raise or donate a minimum of $300 to help off-set the cost of food and accommodations over the eight days.  FirstGiving is an easy-to-use online fundraiser that allows you to raise money by creating a webpage and inviting friends and family to donate to the Global Youth Peace Summit.  We recommend sending 2-3 emails to your friends and family over the course of your online fundraiser.

Volunteer

At the Amala Foundation, we recognize that the most direct way to experience a fuller life is to serve others. We unite those seeking more meaningful lives with those in great need by channeling this into humanitarian service projects that matter like the Global Youth Peace Summit.

At the Amala Foundation, we practice a quality of service that is given free of expectation and attachment. We show up willing to grow and be impacted. Regardless of background, we approach one another as brother and sister, human to human.

For volunteers, the Global Youth Peace Summit is a transformational experience like no other. We invite you to treat the Summit as a retreat and show up vulnerable and willing to be impacted.  Please note that volunteer space at the Global Youth Peace Summit is limited.

Apply To Be A Part Of The  Global Youth Peace Summit

Thank you for your interest in G.Y.P.S. We feel honored that you are inspired to be a part of this movement. Please know, that due to the overwhelming interest in this year’s Summit, there will be a waiting list for Peace Delegates and Youth Leaders. Please understand that we do not have the capacity to accept all applicants this year. We are doing our best to consider and serve the whole.  In order to be considered, it is essential that you turn your application in on time.

The Amala Foundation will review all applications, and notify you regarding whether you’ve been selected to participate as a Peace Delegate in this year’s Summit. All decisions will be made by May 10th.  Please fill out the G.Y.P.S. Application below (PLEASE NOTE: You must be between the ages of 13-18 years old to participate in this program as a 1st Year or Returning Peace Delegate).

Application for 1st Year Peace Delegates
~Due By April 26th

Application for Returning Peace Delegates
~Due By April 26th

Scholarship Application for Youth Delegates
~Due By April 26th
*If you submit a scholarship application, please ensure that you also submit either the Application for 1st Year Delegates or the Application for Returning Delegates.

If you are selected to participate in G.Y.P.S., please know that you and your parent/guardian (if under 18) will be required to complete and sign additional consent waivers as well as forms regarding medical and payment information. These forms will be sent to you along with your acceptance letter.

The Cost of G.Y.P.S. Per Youth is $700.

This includes 6 nights and 7 days of room and board (three meals per day, plus snacks), transportation to and from the Summit and participation in all activities and workshops during the event, including materials. Deposit of $300 is due by May 31st. The remaining balance of $400 is due by July 5th.

Volunteer & Youth Leader Applications

Thank you for your interest and willingness to offer your service in support of this global community project. The Amala Foundation offers opportunities for personal growth through humanitarian service project like the Global Youth Peace Summit. At the Amala Foundation, we practice a quality of service that is given free of expectation and attachment. We show up willing to grow and be impacted. Regardless of background, we approach one another as brother and sister, human to human.

For volunteers, the Global Youth Peace Summit is a transformational experience like no other. We invite you to treat the Summit as a retreat and show up vulnerable and willing to be impacted.

Application for Volunteers
Due By June 1st

If you have any questions or would like more information regarding the Global Youth Peace Summit, please contact the Amala Foundation Office at

(512) 476-8884 or you can email us at info@amalafoundation.org.

You can also visit our website at: www.AmalaFoundation.org