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Graduates Fight Deportation of Endangered Mother; Spotlight on Female Genital Mutilation »

Little did I know that my Self-Expression and Leadership Programme Project, World Community Day, which was held in Sligo, Ireland, in the Autumn of 2005, would have such far reaching effects. My commitment was to have the many new immigrants be formally welcomed and acknowledged by the public representatives of Sligo town.  I was particularly interested in Globe House where […]

From Divorce to Love — Conference Calls Created for those Dealing with Divorce »

When Anna Lee created a project in Landmark Education’s Self-Expression and Leadership program, she didn’t have to venture far from her own life to find ideas. Lee is in the process of finalizing her own divorce, and she coaches friends through the difficult time of their own divorces. Her project, which creates a series of […]

Garda Sgt Sarah Hargadon’s Vision for the Future began as an SELP Project »

When Garda Sgt. Sarah Hargadon participated in Landmark Education’s Self-Expression and Leadership Programme in Ireland she created  ’Talk 2 Me’ sponsored walks which were aimed at heightening awareness of suicide and its devasting impact on families. ’In spite of there being more suicides than road deaths in Ireland the public debate on suicide is very low key.’  Her purpose was to […]

New Yorker’s SELP Project Causes Men to Step up as Big Brothers »

Landmark Education graduate Nikki Black has been part of a solution to a big problem. The non-profit group Big Brothers and Big Sisters of New York has long had a shortage of volunteers to mentor children; specifically, they have a shortage of men. Each child is matched with an approved mentoring adult of the same sex. There […]

Young People Show the Way on How to Look After the Environment Through Landmark Education SELP Project »

Alison McDuff, a participant in Landmark Education’s Self-Expression and Leadership Programme, has been living in the North Dublin seaside town of Skerries for several years. Skerries harbour is a major landing port for Dublin Bay prawns and in season is a hive of activity. A large colony of grey seals resides in and around the […]

51 Birch Street: Award-Winning Graduate Film Explores Parental Relationships »

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One review of Doug Block’s criticially acclaimed documentary began ‘51 Birch Street is everyone’s address.’ Coming from a critic in Ecuador, this comment eloquently expresses the universality of Block’s documentary about his parents, which was strongly influenced by his participation in Landmark Education’s programs. The film received universal praise, acknowledged by the New York Times as […]

Landmark Education Graduates Celebrate the True Spirit of Thanksgiving with Homeless Children and their Families »

Committed to impacting the lives of the over 12,000 homeless children attending schools in Maricopa County, Arizona in direct, positive and meaningful ways, the Real Gift Foundation is a volunteer-based organization committed to impacting the lives of the over 12,000 homeless children attending schools in Phoenix area.

The mission and purpose of the Real Gift Foundation […]

Landmark Self Expression and Leadership Project in New Dehli gives mothers a chance to share and learn from each other »

When Renu Sharma created a community project in the Self-Expression and Leadership Program, she wanted to provide an opportunity for mothers to share their experiences and learn from each other.
Here is a story from the East Dehli Plus.
Look at the world from the children’s point of view
’The most connected parent’ quiz will be held on […]