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17 December 2025

Generation Global Newsletter - Issue 4, 2025

In moments when the world feels divided, young people show us that reflection, curiosity, and conversation can still bring us closer. Welcome to our Q4 2025 newsletter! This quarter has been rich with reflection, reinforcement, and global connection. From young people exploring the realities of climate change through COP30 Youth Dialogues, to the launch of a new topic on Artificial Intelligence, to deepening our partnerships in Rwanda and engaging with...

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17 October 2025

Generation Global Newsletter - Issue 3, 2025

Every time a young person chooses dialogue, we see the promise of a better world taking shape. Welcome to our Q3 2025 newsletter! The past few months have been a time of powerful dialogue and inclusion at Generation Global. From marking the International Day of Peace with nearly 1,000 young people across 20 countries, to facilitating in-person student workshops in Punjab schools and training teachers in Rwanda, this quarter has...

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23 September 2025

Update on Generation Global Activities in Russia

We have an important update related to your participation in Generation Global. On 25 August, the Russian Prosecutor General’s Office declared the activities of the Swiss non-governmental organization International Baccalaureate (IB) undesirable. If you reside within the Russian Federation, your involvement in all Generation Global activities must end and your account will be blocked. Collaboration or communication with any member of Generation Global or IB staff is no longer possible....

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13 July 2025

Generation Global Newsletter - Issue 2, 2025

Welcome to our Q2 2025 newsletter!  The second quarter of 2025 has been an exciting time of connection, collaboration, and growth at Generation Global. From celebrating Earth Day with over 900 young people in 23 dialogues, to expanding our in-person impact across schools in India and the UAE, we’ve seen the power of dialogue come alive, in classrooms, communities, and online spaces. We launched a new topic on Leadership, empowering...

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03 June 2025

The world in a video conference: my story with Generation Global

Since joining Generation Global in 2022, Kshirin has been on an extraordinary journey of intercultural dialogue. She has already participated in 63 video conferences, connecting with peers from around the world to discuss important global issues and learn from one another through meaningful conversations. Her story is a powerful reminder of how dialogue can connect, inspire, and transform. Here’s her reflection on this remarkable experience: I’m Kshirin, a proud participant...

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28 April 2025

Generation Global Newsletter - Issue 1, 2025

Welcome to our Q1 2025 newsletter! 2025 is off to a powerful start for Generation Global. In March, we proudly joined the International Baccalaureate (IB) a milestone that strengthens our mission and expands opportunities to connect more young people through dialogue and global learning. We also launched the Dialogue Diary, a special publication celebrating the voices of young people and educators in our community. And in its fourth year, #MyFreedomDay...

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10 February 2025

The International Baccalaureate expands youth engagement initiatives with acquisition of Generation Global

The International Baccalaureate (IB), a global leader in education, is delighted to announce today the acquisition of Generation Global, the Tony Blair Institute’s (TBI) global citizenship education programme. This acquisition strengthens the IB’s commitment to elevating, connecting, and investing in youth globally. The Generation Global platform will offer the IB an opportunity to engage directly with young learners across its network of 6,000 schools, fostering intercultural understanding, empowering student agency,...

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09 January 2025

Welcome to the Generation Global Dialogue Diary!

We are so excited to share this special space with you, where the heart and soul of our global community come together. This diary celebrates the incredible impact of the Generation Global programme, especially during our partnership with the Muslim World League, and showcases how these conversations have fostered empathy, understanding, and a sense of global citizenship. As you read through these experiences, you’ll see the transformation in our community—the...

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18 December 2024

Generation Global Newsletter - Issue 4, 2024

What a year it’s been for Generation Global! In 2024, we reached over 42,000 young people and 2,300 educators from 98 countries, creating 600+ global connections and 37,200 minutes of dialogue in six languages. It’s amazing to see 82% of young people reported an improvement in their dialogue skills, showing the power of these conversations to foster empathy and understanding. This quarter, we launched Inclusive Communities, a new topic that...

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26 November 2024

Empowering Rwandan youth with global citizenship skills

The Tony Blair Institute in collaboration with the Rwanda Ministry of Education (MINEDUC) and Rwanda Basic Education Board (REB) has successfully implemented TBIs global citizenship education programme, Generation Global, across 10 schools in Kigali. The programme was aimed to equip young Rwandan students with the knowledge of global issues, life skills, and attitudes of open-mindedness to thrive in an interconnected world. Aligned with Rwanda’s competence-based curriculum framework, the programme addresses...

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10 October 2024

Generation Global Newsletter - Issue 3, 2024

We’ve got some exciting updates for you from the last quarter! For our amazing educators, we’re thrilled to announce that our new interactive topic review feature is now live on the Teacher Portal. Plus, Generation Global’s low-tech resources are now available in Spanish, making it more accessible to more teachers. We’re proud to share the success of our recent Dialogue Series: the Bett EdTech 10 Dialogues and the World Youth...

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27 August 2024

How US educators are integrating Generation Global

As Generation Global has changed and developed over the years, schools have found different and unique ways to make the programme work for them. Dialogue is a set of skills that can transform education, turning a lesson into an opportunity to expand our perspectives and think creatively and critically about the world around us. We spoke with several educators in the United States who told us how they use Generation...

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31 July 2024

Empowering Global Education: Achieving British Council ISA Awards with Generation Global

In today’s vibrant education landscape, fostering a global outlook has become more than just a trend—it’s necessary. Are you looking to infuse a global perspective into your curriculum and gain recognition for your efforts? The British Council’s International School Award (ISA) is the perfect opportunity to showcase your school’s commitment to international awareness. In this blog, we’ll dive into how Generation Global, a global citizenship education programme can be your...

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04 July 2024

Generation Global Newsletter - Issue 2, 2024

Welcome to our second action-packed newsletter of 2024! This edition is brimming with exciting updates as we share best practices, whether through engaging webinars, insightful blogs, or meaningful on-the-ground meetings with our community. You definitely don’t want to miss this! In this edition, you will uncover our brand-new topic on Biodiversity and see how young minds are exploring the interconnectedness of our planet. Relive the magic of Earth Day with...

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21 May 2024

Genuineness in Ingenious Posts

I’m Dewi Leksono, the newest member to join Generation Global Alumni Moderator team, although my journey with the Ultimate Dialogue Adventure (UDA) began much earlier, during my first year in high school in West Java, Indonesia. An English class assignment turned into a gateway to a fascinating world where I could connect with individuals from various cultures, understanding their norms and beliefs. This platform wasn’t just about learning, it was...

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28 April 2024

What does it take to be a Dialogue Facilitator?

Insights from Wati Wardani, a decade-long dialogue facilitator with Generation Global A seasoned dialogue facilitator from Indonesia, Wati has dedicated over a decade to working with Generation Global. Residing in Indonesia, she brings a wealth of experience in supporting young people to engage in meaningful dialogue through Generation Global video conferences. Wati served as the Indonesia Country Coordinator before her retirement, and her passion for the programme led her to...

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15 April 2024

Embracing every learner: bridging worlds through dialogue

Since 2009, Generation Global has been at the forefront of global citizenship education, empowering young people to connect and learn from one another. Our programme empowers learners worldwide to engage in meaningful dialogue, equipping them with knowledge, skills, and attitudes to become active and open-minded global citizens. With learners and educators from over 5,000 schools in more than 100 countries engaging with the Ultimate Dialogue Adventure and Teacher Portal, our...

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02 April 2024

Generation Global Newsletter - Issue 1, 2024

Welcome to our first newsletter of 2024! This edition is all about celebrating the fantastic ways our educators are bringing the programme to life in their classrooms, equipping learners with essential 21st-century skills. Be sure to check out the Generation Global Clubs in Action and the impact of a trailblazing teacher from Indonesia, along with her unique approach, in the blog below. In line with our commitment to providing young...

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25 March 2024

Meet the recipients of the 2023 Generation Global Educator Awards

The Generation Global Educator Awards celebrate the power of dialogue in education and recognise those who are making a difference in their classrooms and communities. Meet the recipient of the Educator Awards in the gold, silver, and bronze category. They are shining examples of our community who are committed to global citizenship education and preparing the next generation of global citizens. Hover over the photo of the gold winners to...

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21 March 2024

Ibu Dyah's Journey - Nurturing Global Citizens in Kota Malang, Indonesia

In the heart of Kota Malang, East Java, Indonesia, there’s a school where something truly extraordinary is unfolding. At Madrasah Tsanawiyah Negeri 1 Kota Malang, known as MTsN 1 Kota Malang, a dedicated teacher named Ibu Dyah Khomsiyati is leading a transformative change. She isn’t just teaching; she is igniting a beacon of hope, catalysing change, and championing for the power of Global Citizenship Education for her students. MTsN 1...

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19 March 2024

Adventures on the narrow ridge: the importance of dialogue in science education

If we were together right now, I might ask you to respond by placing yourself on an agree to disagree line. I might then fold the line in the middle so that those of you who most strongly agree are paired with those who most strongly disagree, and those of you who are balanced either side of the dividing line are brought together. We might engage in some dialogue, in...

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28 February 2024

Generation Global Clubs In Action

Engaging students beyond the classroom and curriculum is a key aspect of their holistic development. That’s where co-curricular activities, especially clubs and societies, come into play. Interestingly, schools worldwide are adopting the Generation Global programme as a dedicated club, contributing to a unique learning experience. Whether it’s a new school, an educator, or a long-time member of our community, the Generation Global programme integrates smoothly into the school’s co-curricular activities....

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20 December 2023

Generation Global Newsletter - Issue 4, 2023

It’s the last newsletter of 2023, and we are sharing a feast of fantastic highlights from October to December that happened at Generation Global. From receiving 21st Century Learning Award at Bett Asia Awards 2023, to a very exciting partnership with International Baccalaureate (IB), to strengthening our educator’s community through Educator Dialogues, Meetups, and webinars, our community and team has been buzzing with eactivities. Thanks to your incredible support, we...

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13 December 2023

'The World at My Fingertips' - A Glimpse Through the Eyes of Young People

To celebrate the launch of the Generation Global App, we launched a photo contest this November, inviting young individuals aged 13 to 17 to capture and share their perspective on what having access to the world means to them. We asked for a real-life photo or an artwork, and we received over 250 entries from young people from over 14 countries including South Korea, Armenia, Cyprus, Rwanda, and The Gambia....

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11 December 2023

Tony Blair Institute and International Baccalaureate Introduce Intercultural Dialogue as part of the IB curriculum

Generation Global, the education programme of the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, and International Baccalaureate (IB) have partnered to support teachers to introduce intercultural dialogue to their learners. In a time where nurturing global mindedness, empathy, and effective communication is critical for young people to navigate complex global challenges, this partnership introduces an innovative approach, making dialogue a fundamental teaching practice across the IB curriculum. As part of this...

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06 December 2023

From Student to Moderator: A Journey with Generation Global

One evening, while engaging with some young and brilliant minds from around the world on the Generation Global platform, I came across one of my older replies written in the dialogue spaces. Surprisingly, I couldn’t recognise that it was one of my comments. It seemed so much different from my style; everything from my word choice to the questions and the way I shared my own experiences was different. I...

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11 November 2023

Promoting Values and Awareness with Generation Global at Tree of Life International School

Tree of Life International School is a school in Costa Rica with 180 students from 30 different nations. Our core value is respect for diversity, and we consider solidarity, empathy and multiculturalism to be the pillars of our educational community. We first encountered Generation Global in late 2022 and were delighted to find that it was the ideal tool to promote the school’s values in our student population. Using Generation...

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31 October 2023

Generation Global Wins 21st Century Learning Award at Bett Asia 2023!

We are thrilled to announce that Generation Global has won the prestigious Bett Asia Awards 2023 in the 21st Century Learning category. This is an incredible recognition of our unwavering commitment to reshaping education and equipping young people aged 13 to 17 with the necessary skills to thrive as global citizens. The Bett Asia Awards celebrate and champion the EdTech trendsetters and innovators who are revolutionising education across the Asia-Pacific...

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02 October 2023

Generation Global Newsletter - Issue 3, 2023

Hold onto your hats because Generation Global’s third newsletter of the year is off-the-charts thrilling! BIG News Alert: We have just launched the Generation Global App! Young people aged 13-17 can now dive into dialogue and master those essential core dialogue skills, all from the comfort of their smartphones. This month, we are thrilled to announce two incredible partnerships that will enhance the teaching experience for educators worldwide. First, we...

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15 September 2023

Why I Believe in Global Citizenship Education

In the modern world, young people have more and more access to information, social interaction, and international communication. Be it through television and film, social media, or travel, we are all increasingly connected, and exposed to more information than any other period in human history. As a young person who studies and works in international policy and politics, it has become clear that there are certain skills and competencies that...

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11 September 2023

Generation Global Launches a Revolutionary Free Mobile App for Young People to engage in Dialogue

Generation Global is proud to announce the launch of the Generation Global Mobile App. This app redefines the way 13 to 17 year-olds learn, connect, and engage today. It leverages the power of dialogue to foster intercultural connections, broaden perspectives, and equip young individuals with essential dialogue skills for life and work. Setting it apart from other educational apps, the Generation Global app gamifies learning about dialogue. Young people can...

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12 August 2023

How youth will change the World

On International Youth Day, August 12th, we celebrate the voices and agency of young people everywhere. And it is a day to advocate for them and recognize the many challenges they still face. Greta Thunberg and Malala Yousafzai are two inspiring examples of what youth are capable of achieving. But there are millions more that we need to hear and to listen to as we take action to support them....

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05 August 2023

The Power of Intercultural Connection – engaging in dialogue across boundaries

Young people today have grown up in a world that is more inter-connected than ever before. Yet, according to classroom data from PISA and the OECD, almost half of the population still lacks minimum global competence, defined as “the capacity to examine local, global and intercultural issues, to understand and appreciate the perspectives and world views of others, to engage in open, appropriate and effective interactions with people from different...

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28 July 2023

Generation Global Deepens Roots in Indonesia to Connect Young People to the World

In today’s interconnected world, fostering international dialogue and collaboration has become essential in addressing global challenges and promoting sustainable development. Recognising this need, the Subang regency, a region in West Java province, Indonesia took a momentous step on March 6, 2023, with the launch of Generation Global. This global educational programme of the Tony Blair Institute aims to equip young learners with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for a...

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29 June 2023

Generation Global Newsletter - Issue 2, 2023

Welcome to our second newsletter of 2023, where we dive into all things dialogue and global citizenship. This time, we are exploring the important topic of ‘Peace and Security.’ Plus, we had an amazing time connecting with fellow educators in our first-ever Educator Meetup and Dialogue in Science Education workshop.  And guess what? Our community is growing stronger as we expand to Rwanda.  Our latest report, “We Need To Act Now”: Global Concerns Shared by...

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22 June 2023

'We Need to Act Now' - what young people want to say to global policymakers

In recent years, countries all over the world have seen what happens when young, engaged citizens are not provided with mechanisms to make their voices heard by their governments. Students in the Phillippines, Colombia and Iraq have taken to the streets in protest against their governments, while in Hong Kong, China and Iran they have stood up for human rights at great risk to themselves. Youth in the Middle East...

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15 May 2023

A shared mission of preparing young people as open-minded individuals

I have been associated with Generation Global since 2014. I am a part of a group of schools which can boast of being the largest school in a single city. We believe in the ideal of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’, which means that the world is one. The Generation Global Programme has helped us to carry forward our vision of building a tolerant and peaceful world where children learn to appreciate and...

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29 March 2023

Generation Global Newsletter - Issue 1, 2023

As we send you our first newsletter of 2023, we are all set to celebrate the power of young minds and voices. This quarter has been all about amplifying the perspectives and ideas of young people who will shape the future of our world. That is why we are so excited to dedicate this newsletter to these incredible trailblazers who are not only continuing their learning journey with us, but...

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22 March 2023

The Art of Asking Questions During Dialogue

Learning is to a healthy dialogue what nutrients are to a healthy diet. Just like you cannot stay healthy by eating junk food, you cannot be a dialogue master by just having a dialogue as a formality and not learning anything from it. That is why young people should seek to gain as much knowledge and experience out of their global peers as they can. Fortunately, there is some good...

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13 March 2023

Meet the recipients of the 2022 Generation Global Educator Awards

The Generation Global Educator Awards celebrate the power of dialogue in education and recognise those who are making a difference in their classrooms and communities. Meet the recipient of the Educator Awards in the gold, silver, and bronze category. They are shining examples of our community who are committed to global citizenship education and preparing the next generation of global citizens. Hover over the photo of the gold winners to...

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24 February 2023

Connecting in times of conflict: a story of resilience from Ukraine

Olena Naumenko, a teacher at Cherkasy First City Gymnasia in Ukraine, discovered Generation Global in 2017. She initially joined the programme to help her students practise English and improve their communication skills, but quickly discovered that it could also provide them with an opportunity to connect with global peers to build meaningful connections. One year on from the start of the war, the Generation Global team spoke with Olena to...

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21 February 2023

Easy Ways to Sustain the Dialogue Skills

I have been a member of the Generation Global Community since I was in grade 8th and have been learning about the skills required to become a global citizen through their gamified platform for young people, the Ultimate Dialogue Adventure (UDA). After completing the UDA, I seldom found opportunities in my daily life to discuss topics of global relevance and sustain the skills of dialogue. What I used to experience...

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19 January 2023

Global Citizenship - What is it for the youth of tomorrow?

Over the last two decades and so, especially in a rapidly interconnected world, it is common to hear people talk about global citizenship. At first glance, the term seems to be self-explanatory, but on further thought what do we as teenagers understand by ‘global citizens’? More importantly, how do we become one? Having struggled with these questions over the last few years, I understand how deeply frustrating it can be...

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04 January 2023

Request for Proposals: Design Agency

We are looking for a design agency that can bring ideas, creativity, and personality to our marketing and communication portfolio and work closely in an organised manner with our team to build strong visibility and branding for the programme. Some key requirements while working on this engagement: Understand the target audience personas in depth and plan designs based on their interests and engagement ability. Collaterals should be consistent with the...

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21 December 2022

Generation Global Newsletter - Issue 4, 2022

Welcome to our final Newsletter of 2022! Generation Global has reached over 19,000 young people from 90+ countries this year. New schools, learners, and educators joined us on a journey to prepare the next generation to become global citizens from 10+ new countries, including Japan, Congo, Belize, Brazil, Malawi, Moldova, Kosovo, and many others. We partnered with Lead for Ghana, Commonwealth Education Trust, YuWaah – Generation Unlimited in unlocking young people’s potential to dialogue with one...

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06 December 2022

Sharing Experiences Matters - Big or Small

Sharing is one of the essential skills one needs to put to work to have a meaningful and effective dialogue. It is also one of the natural elements of human behaviour. We are naturally inclined to share with others what we think or how we feel. Yet, many young people hesitate to share their experiences and ideas. Sharing is an essential part of our daily lives. When you share your...

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30 November 2022

Well-Being through the lens of young people

Well-being can mean different things to different people across the world, yet it is universally important to reflect on what we can do to look after our own and each other's well-being. That is why we launched a photo contest for young people ages 13 - 17 on the theme of well-being. We asked for a real-life photo, a collage, a painting, a sketch, or anything else that they thought...

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03 October 2022

Generation Global Newsletter - Issue 3, 2022

Our third newsletter of 2022 has something for everyone. So, whether you are a learner reading this newsletter or an educator and practitioner, you will find something of interest! This quarter brought us many firsts: the launch of our first online professional development course for educators, ‘Introduction to Dialogue’ and our first Instagram account, connecting young learners to Generation Global via the platform. We wrapped up the SDG Dialogue Series...

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26 September 2022

Request for Proposals for the Development of a Mobile App

Generation Global is looking for a firm to develop and launch a mobile app (iOS/Android) to offer a new way for young people to access and interact with the Ultimate Dialogue Adventure, an interactive web platform for 13-17-year-olds. The work will include: Scoping the functionalities, user experience, technological specifications and requirements to successfully publish the app globally on the iOS App Store and Google Play Store; Developing the app using...

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16 August 2022

Children Believe partners with Generation Global: Youth expand local conversations to worldwide dialogue to become global citizens

A joint program with the UK's Tony Blair Institute for Global Change is building the knowledge and influence of vulnerable teens in Ghana, Burkina Faso and India 'I love being a teacher,' says Odette Kuunaa Dery (above, left), a member of the science faculty at a junior high in a Children Believe-supported school in Tamale, the capital of Ghana's Northern region. 'I get to interact with young people at an...

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13 July 2022

Generation Global Newsletter - Issue 2, 2022

We have lots of exciting updates and announcements to support you on your Global Citizenship journey in this newsletter. We are making everyday count by creating more teaching resources, recognising educators achievements through our Educator Awards and inviting even more young people from all over the world to join us on the Ultimate Dialogue Adventure. We have also updated the video conference schedule with new topics and ramped up our...

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28 April 2022

Promoting tolerance and understanding amongst youth in Lebanon

When the pandemic hit in Lebanon, the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change adapted its Wahda programme curriculum to the digital environment. This USAID-funded intervention built on existing learning from a decade of delivering Generation Global, the Institute’s flagship global citizenship programme. While the programme sought to increase tolerance and understanding amongst young men and women (aged 13 - 24) across ethnic and religious divides in Lebanon, it was young...

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30 March 2022

Generation Global Newsletter - Issue 1, 2022

The first edition of the Generation Global Newsletter for 2022 is here! This quarter, we published two new resources to support practitioners and educators introduce Global Citizenship and dialogue into the classroom: the Youth Dialogue Handbook and 'Essentials of Dialogue' in Spanish. We also hosted two online events in the first quarter for educators as well as young people to connect, learn, and share. It was great to see teachers...

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15 February 2022

Prepa Tec: Bringing Multicultural Education to the Classroom

“At Prepa Tec, a multicultural teacher teaches his subject by linking the content with some aspect of cultural diversity, whether local, national or international.” A globalized world like ours requires citizens with a respectful vision of multicultural diversity, informed and empathetic people, willing to get involved in searching for solutions, professionally competent, and simultaneously sensitive to cultural diversity. Therefore, multicultural teachers are challenged to have the appropriate tools to achieve...

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20 December 2021

Generation Global Newsletter - Issue 4, 2021

Welcome to the fourth edition of the Generation Global Newsletter for 2021! We have many reasons to celebrate this past quarter, starting with our 10-year programme anniversary in Indonesia to our first anniversary of launching our student platform, the Ultimate Dialogue Adventure. And the cherry on top is being selected as one of the top 100 education innovations to watch in 2022 by HundrED. This is a proud moment for...

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07 October 2021

Generation Global Newsletter - Issue 3, 2021

7 October 2021 Welcome to the third edition of the Generation Global Newsletter! This edition will bring you up to speed with everything that's been unfolding over the past quarter - many exciting developments to the teacher portal, new partnerships, and new team members! We are working very hard to expand our reach to enable the next generation of young people to develop global citizenship and dialogue skills. In the...

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31 March 2021

Generation Global Newsletter - Issue 1, 2021

Welcome to our first ever Generation Global issue! We are very excited to launch this newsletter to share with you exciting updates about new developments, events, news, and impact stories from the Generation Global community. We started 2021 with many firsts - conducting our first workshop with educators in Indonesia on curriculum integration, launching a brand new topic on civic participation, and setting up our first cohort of student &...

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08 March 2021

Covid-19 Has Shown How Technology Benefits Girls' and Young Women's Education - but Only If They Can Access It

The Covid-19 pandemic has thrust teachers and students into the largest educational experiment the world has ever seen. The lockdowns have compelled teachers to embrace technology and challenged students to learn via Zoom, mobile phones, radio and television. Over 750 million girls and young women have been part of this global experiment and there is emerging evidence to suggest that this shift to online learning could be having a positive...

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19 November 2020

What Skills Do Gen Zers Need to Navigate Their Digital Worlds?

The year 2020 will not be forgotten any time soon. For years to come, people around the world, of every age and from all walks of life, will remember the series of life-altering events that took place during these 12 months. For many, these incidents unfolded online and on social media: From our homes we have watched devastating wildfires in Australia and the Black Lives Matter movement that took the...

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04 September 2020

Let's connect young people to tackle lockdown's woes

Almost 9 million children in England returned to schools this week. They join hundreds of millions of students globally who have either already returned to school or hope to soon. The priorities for schools will be markedly different this year owing to Covid-19 - regular handwashing, staggered lesson times, social distancing and restrictions on extracurricular activities will be the new norm. For teachers, the introduction of blended learning approaches will...

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21 July 2020

Connecting Through Crisis - Bringing Teachers Together During COVID-19

COVID-19 is an educational crisis of a global nature never seen before. In just one month, 90% of all learners worldwide (more than 1.5 billion young people) saw their school or university close. As Medha, a Generation Global teacher in India, told us: "Because the lockdown was sudden, many students don't have stationery and no books. They are panicking. I feel the school buildings are closed but the staff is...

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05 June 2020

TBI Responds to the New OECD Report 'Schooling Disrupted, Schooling Rethought'

The Covid-19 pandemic has surfaced many social inequalities that we knew existed in our societies. For the education sector, these include deep disparities in environments conducive to effective at-home learning and inequities in access to technology. An OECD report released yesterday, which surveyed 59 countries’ responses to Covid-related school closures, reveals that only half of students have been able to access all or most of the curriculum through remote learning...

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20 May 2020

Schools need more support to tackle extremist views

The Covid-19 pandemic has plunged us all into a new and disruptive reality, and for many, the dominant emotion is fear: fear of contagion, fear for loved ones, fear of economic hardship, fear of unemployment. Historically, fear caused by chaos and devastation has led to scapegoating of particular groups. And the same is true here, with Covid-19 being seen as yet another opportunity for fringe groups to exploit a crisis...

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12 May 2020

Countering Narratives of Hate During and After Coronavirus: New Tools for Teachers

To help build young people’s resilience to hate speech, our dialogue education programme, Generation Global, works with experts to produce briefing notes to help teachers understand narratives of hate. We have just launched two new ones – on Anti-Semitism and Anti-Muslim Hate. Knowing the themes that underpin these narratives means that teachers are better prepared to recognise them amongst students, when supporting them remotely and in school, and can feel...

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10 April 2020

Generation Global's response to Coronavirus

At the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, we are redirecting our efforts globally to support the fight against Coronavirus. Our education programme, Generation Global, is offering existing students a safe space to interact with their global peers using our resources and online student dialogue forum. At the same time, we are hosting virtual dialogue circles for teachers across all the regions we operate in. We are pleased to be...

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14 November 2019

Teaching Tolerance: How to Educate Against Extremism

The world is divided in many dimensions today. Rich and poor. East and West. North and South. Divisions of culture, identity and faith. Some people are frightened of globalisation. Others welcome it. Some see diversity of population and society as a strength, while others see it as a threat to traditional ways of life and thinking. Yet one thing stands out. The future belongs to the open-minded. Globalisation is driven...

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04 October 2019

Teaching for the 21st Century

In the twenty-five years since World Teachers’ Day was launched, violent extremism has gone from a fringe problem to one of the most pressing challenges facing the world today. Security measures will always be vital but defeating this threat requires a generational struggle against the ideas that underpin the violence. A comprehensive, multifaceted strategy is needed with Education at the heart of it. That’s why on World Teachers’ Day this...

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29 May 2017

Measuring Open-Mindedness

Generation Global has allowed thousands of children from different cultures to virtually ‘meet’ via video conferencing and blogging. Aimed at combatting radicalisation and recruitment to violent extremism, the programme promotes interreligious and intercultural understanding to build young people’s resilience to narratives often used by extremist groups, which frequently suggest that people from different cultures have nothing in common. The study of the effectiveness of the programme by academics at the...

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