Dialogue Exchange Newsletter - Issue 3, 2026

As we look ahead, we’re excited to keep amplifying youth perspectives through COP31 Youth Dialogues, enabling educators through educator meet-ups, and webinar. We also spotlight powerful voices from Gurukul the School in India and Teach For Nigeria, reminding us that dialogue helps young people listen more deeply, find their voice, and see how personal experiences connect to global challenges.  

Youth Convo Series: Leadership Glow Up 

What does leadership look like through the eyes of young people? Our first-ever Youth Convo brought together 135 young people from 16 countries for two live, student-centred events exploring leadership, personal growth, and creating positive change in their communities. Young guest speakers from Algeria, India, the Philippines, Burkina Faso, and Rwanda shared their leadership journeys, sparking thoughtful questions, meaningful dialogue, and global peer-to-peer learning 

Peace Day Dialogues: Young People across 22 countries exploring peace 

To mark the International Day of Peace, 754 young people from 22 countries joined our Peace Day Dialogues, taking part in live video conferences that explored peace, security, and understanding across different communities and cultures. Through sharing perspectives and listening to one another, participants discovered new ways to build peace in their own contexts. 

Reflecting on the experience, a learner from Burkina Faso shared: “I learned so much from different ideas about promoting peace and security. One insight that stayed with me was that building peace starts with engaging the next generation through education, dialogue, and training programmes. Dialogues like these help young people become part of creating a more peaceful future.” 

New learning feature on Ultimate Dialogue Adventure: Quizzes 

Learners can now put dialogue skills to the test with our new time-limited quizzes, featuring real-life scenarios, instant feedback, and rewards including XP, badges, and a chance to earn double XP. These are available once per quarter and open to learners with 100+ XP. 

Enabling teachers in Mexico, Rwanda, Indonesia and India

This quarter, we strengthened educator capacity across different education systems. Lisa Petro, our Education and Quality Lead conducted session for 209 teachers from PrepaTec schools in Mexico, helping them explore how dialogue can support higher-order thinking and deeper learning. In Rwanda, 69 educators participated in an Introduction to Dialogue training and classroom integration workshop led by Workshop Leader Anna Bagabe and Partnership Coordinator Seth Buhigiro. They are part of the 13 new schools in Rwanda which joined the programme through our partnership with the Rwanda Basic Education Board.  

In Indonesia, 24 educators from the Komunitas Guru Belajar Nusantara (KGBN) network joined an online Introduction to Dialogue workshop, exploring practical ways to build dialogue skills with learners across different age groups. In another partnership with Akademi Kader Bangsa, a total of 40 educators from 9 schools attended the 2-day online training on dialogue-based education. Both these trainings were facilitated by Workshop Leader Ushita Banerjee and Partnership Coordinator Lenny Ceng. 

Our work also extends beyond schools and formal education networks. In India, we delivered a two-day training for staff from Children Believe’s partner teams, strengthening the capacity of nonprofit organisations working closely with children and communities to use dialogue in their programmes. The sessions were facilitated by Ushita and Partnerships Coordinator Nikita.  

Supporting schools, strengthening dialogue

Our Partnerships team has been working directly with schools and organisations to help bring Generation Global Dialogue Exchange into their day-to-day learning. Through a series of in-person visits and online workshops across Chennai, Delhi-NCR, Mumbai and Punjab in India, and cities across Indonesia including Jakarta and Surabaya, as well as Kuala Lumpur and Kigali the team has conducted student dialogue workshops and educator orientations. 

Teach For Nigeria Pilot

From May to July 2026, 14 Teach For Nigeria (TFN) Fellows brought more than 100 students from 13 schools in southwestern Nigeria onto Generation Global. Despite challenges, the teacher leaders found innovative ways to put their student voices on global platform. Together, TFN students participated in 22 Video Conferences, engaging in dialogue with young people from 14 countries. Building on the pilot, the collaboration is set to expand to more Fellows in the coming year. 

You can see a glimpse of the TFN pilot here.  

Bett Asia 2026 in Kuala Lumpur

Robin Keshaw, Partnerships Lead, and Lenny Ceng, Southeast Asia Partnership Coordinator, represented Generation Global Dialogue Exchange at Bett Asia 2026 in Kuala Lumpur. Robin and Lenny delivered a talk on how dialogue in the classroom can connect students to the world and equip them with future-ready skills. They established new connections with prospective partner organisations across the Asia-Pacific region. 

Team Retreat: Shaping What's Next Together

In September, colleagues from across the youth portfolio came together in our Cardiff office for four days of collaboration, creativity, and planning. It was the first time teams from different youth initiatives gathered in person to explore the future of our work, strengthen connections, and help bring an exciting new development to life, which we'll be sharing soon! 

World Inclusion Conference in Delhi

At the World Inclusion Conference 2026 organised in Delhi, Robin Keshaw represented Generation Global Dialogue Exchange on a panel on Global Perspectives on Inclusive Education, sharing reflections on the role of dialogue in developing more inclusive mindsets. He also co-presented on “The future of Inclusive education: Insights from the IB experience”, with Kala Parasuram, Inclusive Education Specialist at IB. 

United Nations Generation Assembly 81 in New York

Eva Grajeda, Head of Generation Global Dialogue Exchange, had the opportunity to participate in several United Nations General Assembly 81 events, including sessions at Education House and events hosted by the Brookings. She also met with several organisations doing tremendous work with young people, including Scouting, Learning Planet, Pratham, Educando, Designathon, and A Favor del Niño.

Connecting with IB Educators Across India

In July and September, Nikita represented Generation Global Dialogue Exchange at three IB network events across India: Inaivu in Chennai, Samanvay in Ahmedabad, and Mulaqat in Hyderabad. More than 150 educators and school leaders attended these events, creating valuable opportunities to introduce the programme, and explore how dialogue can support IB teaching and learning. 

COP31 Youth Dialogues (16-20 November)

Climate change is a global challenge, but every community experiences it differently. 

From 16–20 November, young people aged 13–17 will come together in live, facilitated dialogues to share personal experiences of climate change, learn from peers across cultures, and explore how local actions connect to global issues. Educators can register their learners and help amplify youth perspectives on an issue that affects us all. 

👉 Invite learners to COP31 Youth Dialogues 

Educator Meetup

On 25 November, educators from around the world will come together for our next Generation Global Educator Meet-Up, exploring how schools can help young people navigate a rapidly changing world. Through dialogue and peer exchange, participants will reflect on the changes shaping young people’s lives, how educators can help them make sense of these shifts, and the role dialogue can play in preparing them for the future. 

👉 Register now for the Educator Meetup

Educator Webinar: Fostering Belonging Through Simple Dialogue Practices

What helps students feel like they truly belong? 

Join Angélica Santana Fierro, Education Consultant of Generation Global, and Magdalena Balica, Head of Education Development Research of International Baccalaureate Organization, for a practical webinar exploring how school belonging influences student participation, confidence, and learning. Through simple, evidence-informed dialogue activities, you'll discover ways to create safe and brave classroom spaces where every student feels heard, valued, and able to contribute.  

28 October 2026 | 4:00 PM UTC 

👉 Reserve your place today! 

13 Years of Dialogue | Gurukul The School × Generation Global

As a teenager, I have many mood swings. I feel dialogue is such an important part of my life, especially at home, because I have misunderstandings and gaps of communication with my siblings and my parents. And dialogue has a very important aspect called listening. It made me a better listener, and it made me respect their point of views, which decrease the amount of conflicts in my house

- Niyati, student at Gurukul the School, India

Bringing global dialogues in underserved classrooms | Teach for Nigeria x Generation Global

My learners have become more self-aware, more globally conscious, more confident, and more responsible for their communities. They’ve seen how interwoven the challenges that we have from our own environment are also globally related. They’ve found their voice.

- Solomon Asuquo, Coach at Teach for Nigeria