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PASADENA, Md. (1 December 2004) — In early November 2004, the ImagineNations Group, in conjunction with Friends of Zambia, launched one of its core programs in bettering the lives of young adults around the world, the first of its Seeing is Believing trips, by taking a group of 30 investors, philanthropists, business leaders and their children to Zambia.

Seeing is Believing trips are designed to increase interest in and understanding of the needs of people living in poor countries and, in so doing, to heighten levels of charitable and business investments

The trip was co-led by ImagineNations President Rick Little and Zambian Ambassador to the United States Inonge Lewanika, Ph.D., who introduced the participants to villages, youth projects and urban centers, entrepreneurs and government leaders.

“We are very excited about this initiative to help bridge the gap between business leaders, investors and developing countries,” said Little. “Our initial trip to Zambia was hugely successful and resulted in major new investments in the country.”

ImagineNations is planning two trips to Zambia and one trip to the Middle East in 2005. For more information, please contact info@imaginenations.org.

About the ImagineNations™ Group

The ImagineNations™ Group is a global alliance of social entrepreneurs, thought leaders, investors, financial institutions, global brands, media and organizations—all working together with and for young people to inspire positive change in society. As a catalyst, a broker of relationships, a storyteller and an advocate, ImagineNations’ mission is to mobilize young people around the world in envisioning for themselves and their respective countries a better life. ImagineNations seeks to inform and influence policy and program development, particularly those related to achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).