A BIT ABOUT GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP FOUNDATION

Global Citizenship Foundation is a leading independent, apolitical, and non-partisan organization fostering active and engaged global citizenship through Global Citizenship Education (GCED) and Education for Sustainable Development (ESD). With this in mind, Global Citizenship Foundation (GCF) is mobilizing all stakeholders to join hands in shaping young people into aware and engaged global citizens and leaders — of today and tomorrow — who have the right blend of skills, discretion and strength essential to shaping the future of the world.

GCF works with educational institutions and organizations to catalyze their individual efforts in the domain of global citizenship education and provide them with a collaborative platform for developing and advancing GCED pedagogy and practice.

Global Citizenship Foundation works closely with schools; colleges; universities; other formal and non-formal educational organizations and institutions. GCF fosters a whole-school approach to developing GCED curriculum and culture within the school ecosystem. GCF empowers its stakeholders through its collaborative platforms offering expertise and services in the domain of transformative pedagogy, content, technological and strategic support.

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OUR MISSION

Global Citizenship Foundation's endeavors to foster in learners “a mindset to care for humanity and the planet to undertake responsible actions when and where necessary”.

The Global Citizenship Foundation strives to educate and empower individuals to understand their rights and to be responsible, respectful, and participatory citizens committed to inclusivity and justice in our multicultural and pluralistic society.

Global Citizenship Foundation Fosters Active and Engaged Citizenship Amongst Students and Youth.

A CASE FOR GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION

The hope and promise of the fruits of democracy are based on the health and stability of the democratic fabric of the society and how we deal with the threats posed to this fabric.

A country can be a true world leader when its social, political and industrial structures are founded upon an enlightened citizenship.

There is widespread acceptance on the significant role of education in mitigating the threats to a healthy and vibrant democracy.

And there is a general consensus that expectations for citizen engagement are much broader —than merely voting and law abidance— for democracy; democratic institutions and processes to thrive.

Fostering Young People to Take Responsible Action.

BENEFITS OF GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION

Global citizenship education helps children and youth:

Develop a greater understanding of countries, communities, and cultures around the world;

Explore questions about democracy, justice, inequality, governance, and organization;

Learn to work together to create solutions that try to address local, national and global challenges;

Develop knowledge, skills, and competencies to make positive contributions to society as informed and responsible citizens.

OUR WORK

Global Citizenship Foundation fosters:

Skills and knowledge to critically examine political and social issues;

Keen awareness and understanding of politics, democracy, government, and law;

Comparative understanding of economic systems and financial literacy.

Skills and knowledge to weigh evidence, discuss and make reasoned arguments;

Young People's capacity for change and their ability to take their place as responsible world citizens.

As a result, our work also prevents young people from becoming 'radicalized'.

OUR INITIATIVES

Our initiatives are aimed at promoting a stronger culture of global citizenship by teaching young people the skills and values of effective citizenship. Our initiatives empower and connect a rising generation of effective, engaged, change-bearing citizens, and leaders.

Council for Global Citizenship Education

GCED Teacher Fellowship

GCED Innovative Schools

100 Acts of Global Citizenship

GCED Ambassadors

Global Citizenship Ribbon Awards Program

TeachGCED e-Campus

Global Citizenship Clubs

Good Citizen Project

Nations Together

Rights Initiative

Bearers of Change

WHO DO WE WORK WITH?

YOUNG PEOPLE

We empower young people to participate in society as active citizens strengthening democracy, preparing them to lead their communities and shape a much better world.

TEACHERS

We work with teachers to help them to help young people take responsible action in shaping the world around them, for the benefit of all.

LEADERS

We assist policy-makers, school and community leaders in implementing and advancing global citizenship education as a part of the Education Ecosystem.

OUR GOAL

The goal of Global Citizenship Foundation is to foster:

Civic engagement to democratize the practice of civic power.

Engaged citizens who question, critically examine; advocate; and defend rights and responsibilities embedded in democracy at the local, regional, national, and global levels.

Lifelong learning citizens who critically seek more information to make reasoned and unbiased decisions.

Citizens — with a strong sense of self, community and the world— who value and demonstrate a positive commitment to understanding these concepts, and to the exploration of citizenship responsibilities inherent in these relationships at the glocal levels.

Citizens who continuously strive to understand the dynamics of change in society and contribute positively towards making the world a much better world.

Our Goal is to help create an Enlightened, Empowered, Empathetic, Ethical, and Engaged Citizenry.

JUST IMAGINE WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER!

Turning Interest Into Action

At global citizenship foundation, we’re committed to investing our expertise and resources in order to further achieve our cause.

Since 2017, we’ve been supporting young people and educators in a variety of ways. We measure our success through qualitative scale and effectiveness.

We believe global citizenship education is essential for preparing young people for our shared democratic life. Global Citizenship Foundation calls on all stakeholders to support high-quality global citizenship education in schools, colleges, universities, and institutions of higher education.

With your support, we can continue to help young citizens shape a better future for the world!

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OUR PARTNERS

GLOBAL DEBATES

Global Debates is an independent, non-partisan, progressive initiative seeking to develop confident communicators, critical-thinkers, and empowered global citizens and leaders through debate education programs for students and educators. Global Debates has its own unique and acclaimed four-team debate format.

DEVELOPING REAL LEARNERS

Developing Real Learners (DRL) is a registered NGO in the Republic of Georgia and the UK that aims to transform education by helping students become learners and schools become learning organizations. DRL develops real learners by helping young people to develop learner attributes through whatever curriculum they find themselves in. DRL transforms schools by helping students, educators, parents, etc to create the conditions and opportunities for learner development within the context of good citizenship.