Presentation Description

Led by international seminar leader Jason Connell, a 24-year old world traveler who has volunteered in some of the world’s poorest regions, “Changing the World 101” paints an authentic, compelling and stirringly personal portrait of human life around the world beyond the “typical” American experience.  Through Jason’s brilliant, engaging and personable style, audiences clearly envision this reality outside their borders; and more vitally, they feel the truth of it in their heart.

Indeed, as Jason honestly admits, many of the stories featured in “Changing the World 101” are difficult to hear. They hail from a world that may seem impossible for many Americans to imagine.  For example, in Thailand Jason listened to a 16-year-old sex slave share her staggering experiences, while in Uganda, he met a woman who was forced to watch as her family was murdered by a rebel army.  

Of course, while identifying, discussing and exploring where the world needs changing is essential information; it’s not enough.  Action is needed, and that’s why “Changing the World 101” provides audiences with a realistic, practical, and proven roadmap for creating a better global reality.

Jason intimately explains what kinds of positive action works in the developing world – and what doesn’t (despite the best of intentions).  He shares realistic strategies for traveling and volunteering internationally, with a special focus on fundraising and corporate sponsorships that offset or eliminate expenses.  And perhaps most importantly, Jason spends quality time teaching audiences how to overcome the mental roadblocks that can prevent them from taking action in the first place – issues such as fear, confusion, lack of support, lack of resources, and lack of self-confidence.

Ultimately, audiences who are fortunate enough to experience “Changing the World 101” become encouraged, empowered, and equipped to do that one thing that, truly, could mean everything: change the world.