Registration for our 6th summer camp on World Citizenship and Human Rights for youths 13 to 16 is now open
Participation is free!
July 27-31, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:15 a.m. EST (New York time)
In 2025, you joined us from Brazil, Canada, Germany, Mexico, Mozambique, Pakistan, Seychelles, South Africa, Spain, Uganda, Réunion Island, the Philippines, and the United States.
What if we told you that, over thousands of years, we humans have developed a deep need for connection? That we can only grow when we take part in relationships of love and care, and that isolation makes us sick and weakens us? That the need to be close to one another is as powerful as our need for water and food?
In our sessions, we explore how the survival of our species was made possible by both the interconnected way our brains developed and our ability to communicate and collaborate with one another. We also examine some of the obstacles that prevent respect for human interconnectedness, such as prejudice and an individualistic culture. Finally, we ask how we can honor this interconnectedness through the recognition of human rights and the fight to protect them.
Come explore these and other themes with young people from around the world!
REGISTER to participate
Meet some of our 2026 amazing facilitators:
Hello everyone! My name is Ria Kumar and I am 17 years old and live in Kansas City, Missouri. I have been an active participant of SJC since I was 11! In my free time, I love to read books and write poetry. I cannot wait to see everyone at SJC summer camp in July, as it is something I always enjoy engaging in!
I am Miriam Mantara, and will be a senior in high school this year. I live in Kansas, USA, and am looking to study psychology in the future; however, social justice will always hold a special place in my heart. It has taught me to be strong and empathetic. Volunteering with SJC has only added to the love I have for social justice, and I will be forever grateful for those who helped me get to this point!
Hello everyone, my name is Violeta Martínez, and I’m from Mexico. I’m currently in my third semester of high school, and I’ve been working with SJC for the past three years as a camp facilitator and at the biweekly meetings. I’ve been proud to work with young people from all over the world and to grow as a leader, which has allowed me to begin promoting justice and equality.
Hi, my name is Isiphosethu Pienaar. I am 15 and in grade 10, and I'm from South Africa, Cape Town. In my spare time, I enjoy creating things, and I am excited to contribute to this year's summer camp.
Hi guys!! My name is Panashe Praise Chijara I am in South Africa 🇿🇦 Capetown. I am very happy and excited to be helping out with this year’s summer camp. This will be the second camp I am facilitating,
Hopefully you will join us❤️
Hi! My name is Noor Sarwar and I’m from the USA. I’m so excited to help out this year’s summer camp. I love building a community, and I can’t wait to meet everyone and have some amazing conversations. See you all soon!
Hello everyone! My name is Adib Rabbani, and I am a college student in New York City. I started facilitating the SJC summer camp in high school, and every year I look forward to meeting youth from around the world, making new friends, learning, and working together. I also love painting and rock climbing. I can’t wait to meet you in July!
Hello, my name is Michael, and I'm in Cape Town, South Africa. I am 14, I'm in grade 8, and I am happy I will be facilitating this year. In my free time, I like working on new ideas or technological advancements to help the world.
Hi everyone! My name is Lyla Moreira, and I’m so excited to be back! This year, I was the program coordinator for the Social Justice Club on Zoom, and I have been part of the organization for about 5 years. I love the fine arts as well as celebrating my Brazilian culture. This year, I graduated from high school and will be attending George Washington University in DC to major in Political Science with a public policy emphasis and minor in Peace Studies.
Hey!!! My name is Lua Nourani. I’m 14 years old and am a rising 9th grader in Alabama (the United States). In my spare time, I like to read and ride my bike. I have attended a couple of SJC camps online and one in person. This will be my first year facilitating, and I’m looking forward to meeting everyone.
My name is Princess Irabunva. I am a student at Kampala University pursuing a bachelor in education and business studies. I am 21 years old, Ugandan by nationality, and have been working with Firstline junior youths under the Social Justice Club since I was 17 years old.
Hi, my name is Inathi Silo and I am from South Africa. I'm in grade 10 and I'm 15 years old. I am excited to be a facilitator this year. I like writing stories.