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 helps young people explore connections in school, neighbourhoods, and online, and introduced Classroom Ready Science Activity Blocks focused on Climate Change and Biodiversity. Our educator webinar also shared tips for preparing learners for global video conferences, helping you bring the world into your classroom.

There were many standout moments: 800 learners from 26 countries joined COP29 Youth Dialogues to discuss climate change, while 450 learners participated in Girls’ Day Dialogues, envisioning a fairer future. In Rwanda, over 4,300 learners and 70 educators celebrated a year of global connections on issues like peace and climate change.

Globally, we shone at Bett Asia, where we hosted the Bett EdTech 10 list and judged the SDG Schools Challenge. Our Power of Dialogue webinar with International Baccalaureate (IB) shared strategies for integrating dialogue into IB curricula and empowering global citizens. Also, we’re a finalist for the GESS Awards 2024 for Best Free App/Software Product/Resource—a huge testament to the hard work of everyone involved.

Thank you for being part of this journey. Together, we’re shaping a more connected, inclusive future. Read on to see what we’ve achieved together!

Warm regards, Team Generation Global

Dive into an exciting new topic: Inclusive Communities

Invite your learners to explore how connections at school, in neighbourhoods, online, and beyond shape our experiences. They will learn what makes a community, why it matters, and how dialogue fosters inclusivity and belonging. It is available on the Ultimate Dialogue Adventure.

Classroom Ready Science Activity Blocks

We’ve created science activity blocks on Climate Change and Biodiversity. These resources are designed to help learners build dialogue skills and explore global issues, even without internet access. They’re ready to download and use in your classroom. Download here!

COP29 Youth Dialogues

Over 800 learners from 26 countries joined our COP29 Youth Dialogues to have dialogues on climate change. These virtual conversations inspired global connections, sharing perspectives, and deepening understanding of this critical issue. Also, hear from COP29 Youth Climate Champion Leyla Hasanova, here.

Girls’ Day Dialogues

In celebration of the International Day of the Girl Child, over 450 learners from 15 countries joined our Girls’ Day Dialogues. Together, they spoke about challenges, shared empowering visions, and explored actions for a more equitable world—amplifying young voices and inspiring change!

Empowering Educators with Dialogue Workshop

This quarter, we partnered with Nord Anglia Education and the State Education Office in Subang Regency, Indonesia to deliver introduction to dialogue workshops. Educators learned to create safe spaces, teach core dialogue skills, and use Generation Global’s resources for impactful learning.

Inspiring Visits to Schools in India and the Philippines

Our team visited 13 schools in the two countries, engaging with educators and 2,250 learners in workshops on global citizenship. It was inspiring to see their passion for education and dialogue in action. We’re excited to continue supporting inclusive, impactful learning experiences!

Blog: Empowering Rwandan youth with global citizenship skills

In collaboration with Rwanda’s Ministry of Education and Basic Education Board, we’ve reached 4,300 students and trained 70 teachers in Kigali. Through dialogue on topics like climate change and peace, students from 10 schools connected with peers in 40 countries, building empathy, digital literacy, and global citizenship skills. Read more here.

Generation Global: GESS Awards 2024 Finalist

Exciting news! Generation Global is a finalist for the GESS Awards 2024 in the Best Free App/Software category. This honour celebrates our mission to empower youth with global citizenship and dialogue skills. Thank you for being part of this journey!

Generation Global at Bett Asia

Our Partnerships and Communications Lead, Shruti Sharma, represented us at Bett Asia, hosting the Bett EdTech 10 list celebrating 10 trailblazing women in EdTech across Asia Pacific, judging the SDG Schools Challenge, and contributing to a roundtable on leveraging digital technologies for education transformation.

Generation Global at the IB Exchange Webinar

We partnered with IB to deliver The Power of Dialogue webinar, exploring how dialogue enhances critical thinking, understanding, and engagement across IB curricula. Educators were given access to free resources to integrate dialogue and empower students as global citizens.

• New Minecraft Learning Activity: Data Explorers
  Created by NetApp and supported by World’s Largest Lesson, Data Explorers is an exciting Minecraft Education adventure where learners use data skills to save the planet! This activity builds foundational data literacy, connects to real-world career paths, and aligns with the UNESCO Greening Education Curriculum.

• Preparing learners to engage in global video conferences
  Recently, our Education Specialist Angélica Santana Fierro shared practical steps to prepare learners for global videoconferences, fostering inclusive, brave, and meaningful dialogue while building their skills and confidence to participate actively. Watch the recording.

“Generation Global taught me that, regardless of race, we are all part of one global community. By sharing perspectives, we better understand human nature. […] This platform inspired me to view situations from multiple angles and is like a key unlocking the doors to opportunity.”
- Nehan Nubaid, Learner, Bangladesh

“[After] completing the ‘Introduction to Dialogue’ course, I’ve integrated [Generation Global] lessons into my teaching. Students appreciate the equal opportunities to share ideas, broadening their horizons and building global connections. I am grateful for this platform that empowers students as confident global citizens.”
- Ksenya Sargsyan, Educator, Armenia

“I’ve seen my students grow holistically. […] Seeing them transform into confident individuals who express their stance on social issues is commendable. Generation Global expanded opportunities for students to engage with diverse cultures. Its goal […] aligns with our school’s vision of preparing students to excel globally and inspire others.”
- Angerica M. Fesariton, Educator, Philippines

Check more testimonials on our recent Instagram posts.