Global Thinking

Global Thinking 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 February 2011. We each have experience of working in different local, national and international contexts and can bring fresh insights and global perspectives to teaching and learning in the UK. We share with and learn from other educators around the world to explore common values in global learning whilst developing varied approaches and methods for differing contexts.

Here's a festive gift that will give back to the world!
01/12/2019

Here's a festive gift that will give back to the world!

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...

A perspective that needs to be heard - wise and true words from the "other side" of volunteering.
04/09/2019

A perspective that needs to be heard - wise and true words from the "other side" of volunteering.

Rishi grew up in Nepal surrounded by international volunteers. Now he can see that some of their attitudes were patronising and damaging.

Amazing opportunity for teachers to learn about the philosophy of Learning Service - Rethinking Volunteer Travel in the ...
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.

An experiential intensive for administrators and educators on best practices in international service learning.

For anyone interested in international volunteering and global development. Book released today!
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 👇

UK: https://amzn.to/2PzWNGf
US: https://amzn.to/2Mw3Bal
AUS: http://bit.ly/2o4GJzZ
ROW: http://bit.ly/2P1E6uc

Let us know what you think! Thanks for sticking with us on this incredible adventure 🙏

10/08/2018

Robots In Schools supports children suffering from chronic illness or mental health issues by enabling them to attend school via telepresence robot. This vid...

Interested in volunteering internationally? Learning Service - Rethinking Volunteer Travel is a philosophy that has infl...
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/

11/08/2017

How are we preparing young people to be digital global citizens?
http://edtalks.org/ #/video/ten-trends-2014-global-connectedness

"Poor countries don’t need charity. They need justice."
15/01/2017

"Poor countries don’t need charity. They need justice."

New research shows that developing countries send trillions of dollars more to the west than the other way around. Why?

10/01/2017

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!

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