Welcome to the New York-Student Peace Action Network! NY-SPAN
(We’re working on some cool new stuff for our student network section, so be sure to check back soon for more info!)
Want to get more involved in the student movement for peace? Start a Peace Action Student Chapter at your school and join our network of student activists! NY-SPAN is a coalition of Peace Action student chapters throughout New York State, all aimed at promoting student advocacy and education on non-violent conflict resolution, abolition of nuclear weapons, the human and financial costs of war, and the support of human needs over militarism.
NY-SPAN is dedicated to empowering student advocates to take action on issues of peace and justice. Through education, grassroots organizing, and action campaigns, we work to promote informed student activism on campus and build leadership among young people in the peace movement.
Why Join?
Students are finally raising their voices to the social, political, and economic injustices surrounding our world. Become a part of the youth movement for peace and join the Student Peace Action Network!
- Learn how to be effective social advocates and grassroots organizers in your community.
- Help Educate young people on peace and justice issues, while keeping students informed on recent peace-related news and events.
- Get empowered to Campaign for action and policies that will help our world become a safer, more peaceful place.
- Connect to a larger community of young and professional activists who share a similar interest for peace and conflict resolution.
How to Join
Talk to Katie! As Field Organizer and Program Assistant, Katie’s role is to connect with students and provide them with the resources and information they need to TAKE ACTION about the issues they care about. If you want to learn more about how you can bring Peace Action New York State to your school’s campus, just send her an email!
Internship Opportunities
We are currently seeking progressive-minded students from all across New York State to help build and support our growing student network in the 2012 spring and fall seasons! Our internships offer hands-on experience to students who want to increase their awareness in peace and justice issues, and build valuable skills in advocacy, grassroots organizing, and policy making. These internships are virtual and applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Meet Katie
Katie Rahill, Field Organizer/Program Assistant
A native of Buffalo, NY, Katie joined the PANYS team in August 2011 as our Student Organizing Coordinator. She now works full-time as our Field Organizer/Program Assistant and we are so excited to see her 5 days a week! Katie is a graduate of Fordham Graduate School of Social Service with a Master’s Degree in Social Work Administration and a specialization in Global Service. She’s previously served as an intern for the NGO/DPI Executive Committee of the United Nations, and as an Intake Coordinator intern for Full Circle Health in the Bronx, NY. While in college, Katie says her experience volunteering in the local community and leading service projects domestically and abroad sparked her passion for building a career in social advocacy. When she’s not at work, Katie likes to spend her time dreaming about living out west and planning her cross-country road trip!