While observing Muslims praying alongside Christians in the Capitol Meditation Room in Indianapolis, teenagers from the Philippines experienced a turning point in their thinking about diversity in the United States as they witnessed the genuine nature of religious tolerance and respect in America. As part of the Philippines Youth Leadership Program, students toured several places of worship in the U.S., including a mosque, a Baha'i temple, a synagogue, an Amish community, and an inter-faith meditation room. Throughout the site visits, they saw how minority groups have been able to express themselves in a predominantly Christian and European-American society. The program brought twenty youth and six adult educators from Mindanao to participate in a month-long institute focused on conflict resolution and interethnic understanding, community activism, American institutions and civil society, and leadership development.

Information about various Youth Leadership programs can be found at the Youth Leadership Programs page.