Global Learning Programme Update
The DfID funded UK wide Global Learning Programme (GLP) came to an end on 31 July. A new programme, the Connecting Classrooms through Global Learning (CCGL) programme is being launched in September.
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We help people to understand and act on global issues. We believe in a world that is just and sustainable for everyone. Our mission is to enable people to understand and think critically about global issues, motivating and encouraging us all to act for a more just and sustainable world.
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A global approach to education is critical to delivering on the SDG’s
On 4 July the UKSSD published their milestone report ‘Measuring Up: How the UK is performing on the Sustainable Development Goals’, showing how the UK is performing on the SDGs.
Think Global’s 2018 Global Educator of the Year announced: Samantha Olubodun!
We are delighted to announce the winner of the 2018 Global Educator of the Year Award - Samantha Olubodun. The Award was celebrated at a special event in City Hall, London: recognising the incredible work of educators who are integrating global learning in their lessons.
Meet the 2018 finalists of our Global Educator of the Year Awards
We are delighted to announce the three finalists for our Global Educator of the Year Award 2018. We will be announcing the winner at a special event on Friday 13 July at City Hall.
Funding for Global Learning: UK versus Europe
Earlier this year a report was published by CONCORD on Global Citizenship Education in Europe (GCE). It questioned why the level of investment by national governments remains limited, despite many people recognising GCE as being a powerful tool to resolve the current global challenges our world is facing.
Member Spotlight
Each month we are shining a spotlight on the work of one of our member organisations.
This month’s spotlight is on Leeds Development Education Centre (DEC), a charity committed to educating for a just and sustainable world.
They use child centred approaches to inspire the next generation, in addition to working with educators to skill them up to teach about social justice issues.
Please read more about their work here.
Want to join our network? Find out how to become a Think Global member
Q&A with our GEYA 2018 winner, Samantha Olubodun.
In the first of our Q&A's with our Global Educator of the Year 2018 finalists, GEYA winner Samantha Olubodun shares with us the importance of, and challenges she has faced, integrating global learning in to the curriculum.
Understand, think and then act on global issues.
Think Global recently hosted 4 UCL students as part of their Global Active Citizens Programme. During their time with us, they wrote a blog about their experience with understanding a global issue, thinking critically and taking action.
Language and communication are essential skills for global citizens
Teach First participant Phoebe Rudgard, shares why she feels that working with children from a young age to develop their language skills is key to developing the next generation of global citizens.
Educating for a Just and Sustainable World
Hannah Langdana, Services Coordinator at Leeds Development Education Centre (DEC), talks about their work to engage, challenge and empower people to make positive changes towards a more just and sustainable world.
Make Schools Safe – everywhere and for all children.
Ema Jackson, Campaign Manager at Send my Friend to School talks about their recent Parliamentary Action Day campaign, the inspiring students who took part and the need to make schools a safe haven for all.
Words from our supporters
“Think Global was one of the first charities I engaged with when I entered Parliament. With a Crossbench group of peers I took part in the “Live below the Line” challenge to highlight that many live on less than £1 a day. This highlights the practical approach that Think Global brings to their work, and which as a teacher I know makes issues come alive for pupils learning about global issues.”
, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Defence“It only makes sense to nurture our pupils as global citizens in the multi-cultural metropolis that is London, particularly as they are growing up in an increasingly globalised world. These are the generations that are in need of the knowledge and skills to navigate their way towards a more just and sustainable way of living for all.”
, Producer, Performer, Educator