Generation Global Newsletter - Issue 4, 2025
Generation Global
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 educators and stakeholders at the GESS conference in Dubai and IB Dunia Conference in Jakarta - the past months have shown how dialogue continues to help young people make sense of our fast-changing world.
Through it all, we continued meeting students and teachers where they are - through our school visits, info sessions and webinars. Every story we encountered affirms a simple truth: when young people practise dialogue, they help strengthen the world they shape.
Thank you for being with us through another impactful quarter. Wishing you Season’s Greetings this Festive time!
Best,
The Generation Global Team
COP30 Youth Dialogues: Young people envisioning a sustainable future
As global leaders gathered in Belém for COP30, young people across 27 countries created their own space for reflection through our virtual COP30 Youth Dialogues. Across 27 video conferences, more than 1,200 students exchanged personal stories on climate change, examined how environmental challenges shape their lives, and listened to diverse perspectives on justice, resilience, and responsibility.
A student from Mexico shared:
‘Hearing real stories from people my age made climate change feel way more real than just reading about it in class. The conversation definitely changed my perspective, it made me realize that even small actions matter and that young people actually have a voice in this issue. Overall, the dialogue made me more aware, more curious, and honestly more motivated to help in any way I can.’
👉 Visit our events page to check out the upcoming events.
Strengthening dialogue-based learning in Rwanda
In October, our Director, Lucy Hayter, together with Partnerships Lead, Robin Keshaw were in Rwanda to deepen collaboration with the Ministry of Education and the Rwanda Basic Education Board (REB). Along with Seth Buhigiro , Rwanda Coordinator, the team met Hon. Joseph Nsengimana, Minister of Education, who reaffirmed the programme’s alignment with national priorities, and Dr. Nelson Mbarushimana, Director General of REB, whose continued support and endorsement of programme expansion remain pivotal to its growth.
School visits across Kigali further illustrated the programme’s impact. Students spoke of growing confidence, stronger English fluency and technological understanding, and greater openness in listening to others. As one student shared, “At first, I wanted to speak more and be heard. Now I try to help my friends speak and learn to listen.” The team also visited IB schools and non-profits and explored promising synergies.
Bringing dialogue alive in schools
Our team visited 23 schools across the UAE, India, and Indonesia to engage deeply with dialogue-based learning this quarter. Student interactions and workshops with SABIS International and GEMS Millennium in Sharjah, City Montessori schools in Lucknow, Sunbeam schools in Varanasi and Podar group of schools in Gujarat along with other schools in New Delhi, Mohali and Jakarta created reflective spaces that strengthened students’ confidence and global awareness. Schools expressed enthusiasm to expand participation and integrate Generation Global more intentionally into their learning environments.
👉 For any partnership enquiries or if your school would like an offline/online dialogue workshop, send us a message.
New topic on Artificial Intelligence is live
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming how young people learn and communicate. Our new AI topic invites young people to explore what AI is, how it influences the way we share ideas, and why using it responsibly matters. Students can explore how AI can enhance meaningful conversations, uncover its benefits and risks, and learn how to use it thoughtfully to strengthen their dialogue skills.
👉 Students can explore this new module on the Ultimate Dialogue Adventure.
👉 Teachers can review the topic and assign it to learners via their Teacher Dashboard.
Educator Meet-up: A global space for shared learning
In November, 77 educators from 21 countries joined our Educator Meet-up to reflect, exchange ideas on the theme of Fostering Global Citizenship. The session explored how teachers and schools are advancing this work, through meaningful projects, cross‑school collaborations, and student‑led programmes, with dialogue at the heart. With engaging participation and high satisfaction, over 97% of attendees rated the session as good or excellent.
👉 Stay tuned to our Educator Events page for future events.
GESS Dubai: Dialogue on a Global Stage
At GESS Dubai, Robin Keshaw and Nikita Patel, South Asia coordinator, represented Generation Global and connected with educators and school leaders across the Middle East. Robin Keshaw’s session on preparing young people for the future of work drew meaningful engagement and opened new partnership conversations with leading schools in the region.
Growing Interest in Indonesia’s IB Community
At the IB Dunia Conference in Jakarta, Lenny Ceng, Southeast Asia Coordinator, led a session on Dialogue Across Cultures, sparking curiosity and enthusiasm among IB educators seeking to strengthen empathy and global citizenship in their classrooms. Several schools expressed readiness to explore deeper programme integration.
IB Global Conference 2025: Representing Generation Global in The Hague
Lorenzo Raffio, Digital and MEAL Lead, attended the IB Global Conference 2025 in The Hague representing Generation Global and engaging with a diverse community of IB educators and leaders. As the IB’s final global conference of the year, the event convened more than 1,600 participants around the theme “Our Humanity, Connected,” exploring how education can foster empathy, self-awareness and innovation amid rapid technological change.
SDG Dialogue series is returning in 2026
Building on the momentum of 200+ video conferences, 3,500+ youth participants, and 30+ countries represented since 2021, the SDG Dialogue Series returns in 2026 for its fifth edition, inviting youth aged 13–17 to explore the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through intercultural dialogue. Over four weeks, learners will join global peers in live video conferences, engage with interactive resources, and earn digital certificates for each SDG they complete.
👉More details here!
Book your January–June 2026 Video Conferences
Ready to explore global issues and engage in intercultural experiences in the 2026? The latest video conference schedule is now available on the Ultimate Dialogue Adventure, featuring 19 topics. Whether you’re an educator planning ahead or a student setting new learning goal in new year, now’s the time to get involved.
👉 Educators: Log in to review the schedule and book sessions for your students.
👉 Students: Complete a module and book your next video conference experience.
Recorded Teacher Webinar: Deepening Dialogue - Helping Students Communicate for Greater Understanding
Want to help learners move beyond surface-level exchanges and engage in real conversations that foster mutual understanding?
This recorded webinar explores how dialogue, when used as an instructional strategy, can transform learning by promoting reflection, respect, and inquiry. You’ll learn strategies and activities to help students advance their dialogue practice and reach greater understanding.
Recorded Teacher Webinar: AI and Dialogue: Supporting learners in finding their authentic voice
Curious about how artificial intelligence can support meaningful dialogue in the classroom?
This recorded webinar examines the possibilities and limitations of using AI to help learners develop and practise dialogue skills. You’ll explore why some young people use AI for social engagement, consider its impact on personal expression, and learn practical approaches for integrating AI into dialogic education.
👉 Watch the recording here.
“When students are given a voice, they can change the world…For me, Generation Global is more than a platform, it’s a global classroom that build connection, character, and compassion”
- Dyah Khomsiyati, teacher from MTsN 1 Kota Malang, Indonesia**
“‘Personally Generation Global has made a better me.. Since I’ve started attending VC(Video Conference).. I’ve been more open to things.. and I don’t judge people when I meet them. Generation Global has been one of the best thing that could happen to me.’ “