college and the surrounding community. Further, the college participates in aid projects and works very closely together with the local and national Red Cross. The school also has its own Red Cross Youth group. Many staff members and all students offer a range of activities to youngsters from many Norwegian schools during one week courses in spring, summer and autumn. This is organized through the college Leirskule (Camp School) program which is led by staff with the additional support of EVS volunteers. Aims The aim of UWC is to use education as a force to unite peoples, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future. UWC Red Cross Nordic, with a special emphasis on Nordic, environmental and humanitarian concerns, brings highly motivated young students from all parts of the world so they can live and learn together. The college's objective is to help students become active, involved and educated citizens whose attitudes towards understanding and service will be a powerful catalyst for change. Through these students, who are selected on merit as representatives of their countries, UWCRCN hopes to influence their wider communities to become more understanding, compassionate and peaceful. The international UWC organization aims "to create a better and more tolerant world”. Notable pupils Mette Karlsvik (1978-) Mark Wang (1981-) David Moinina Sengeh (1987?-) Fanny Ketter (1996-) External links Nærmar seg eitt år som koronafaste - no blir det juleferie på skulen [Approaching one year, as "corona-stuck" - now there will be (a) Christmas vacation at school.] (19. November 2020) NRK UWC Red Cross Nordic Website UWC Red Cross Nordic Extra-Academic Program Leirskule at UWC Red Cross Nordic UWC International Website UWC Red Cross Nordic Pictures and Panoramas Haugland Rehabilitation Center Fjaler Kommune International Baccalaureate schools in Norway Educational institutions established in 1995 International schools in Norway 1995 establishments in Norway