Global Thinking is a small consultancy of specialists who are passionate about development education and global learning.
The Global Thinking team previously ran the Harambee Centre for Development and Environment Education in Cambridge. Team members also coordinated the East of England Development Education Network (EEDEN), funded by the Department for International Development (DFID), in partnership with local authorities and universities in the East of England, Global Thinking Co-operative Ltd was formed in Februa
01/12/2019
Here's a festive gift that will give back to the world!
Learning Service: The essential guide to volunteering abroad Want to help? First you must be willing to learn.This year, over ten million people will go abroad, eager to find the perfect blend of adventure and altruism. Volunteer travel can help you find your place in the world―and find out what you’re made of. So why do so many international volunteer pr...
04/09/2019
A perspective that needs to be heard - wise and true words from the "other side" of volunteering.
“We Aren’t Just Vehicles for your Guilt and Privilege”: A View from Nepal (Part One) - Learning Service Rishi grew up in Nepal surrounded by international volunteers. Now he can see that some of their attitudes were patronising and damaging.
18/12/2018
Amazing opportunity for teachers to learn about the philosophy of Learning Service - Rethinking Volunteer Travel in the wonderful country of Cambodia with partners Where There Be Dragons.
Cambodia Educator: Learning Service - Where There Be Dragons An experiential intensive for administrators and educators on best practices in international service learning.
04/09/2018
For anyone interested in international volunteering and global development. Book released today!
Today's the day! Learning Service: The Essential Guide to Volunteering abroad is hitting the shelves across the globe RIGHT NOW! 🎉
What are you waiting for? Your journey starts here ✈️🌍
Grab your copy from the links below 👇
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Let us know what you think! Thanks for sticking with us on this incredible adventure 🙏
Robots In Schools Robots In Schools supports children suffering from chronic illness or mental health issues by enabling them to attend school via telepresence robot. This vid...
28/06/2018
Interested in volunteering internationally? Learning Service - Rethinking Volunteer Travel is a philosophy that has influenced our thinking a lot - pre-order the book here!
Learning Service has some HUGELY EXCITING news! After many years in the making, we are finally ready to launch pre-orders for the Learning Service Book! Please help us spread the news far and wide. https://www.amazon.com/Learning-Service-2018-essential-volunteering/dp/1912157063/
How are we preparing young people to be digital global citizens?
http://edtalks.org/ #/video/ten-trends-2014-global-connectedness
15/01/2017
"Poor countries don’t need charity. They need justice."
Aid in reverse: how poor countries develop rich countries New research shows that developing countries send trillions of dollars more to the west than the other way around. Why?
How to Become an Effective Volunteer: A Learning Service Approach The survey will help us write a book for future volunteers, create other resources about “Learning Service". We're delighted to learn from your experiences and ideas!