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Global Citizens Initiative GCI empowers young global citizens to be lifelong ethical leaders of positive change.

GCI's mission is to empower young global citizens from all sectors of society to be lifelong leaders of positive change. We envision a global community where individuals embrace their unique colorful stories and cultures as they design and implement solutions to global issues that transcend social, economic and political boundaries. We yearn for a more peaceful and stable world of tomorrow, founded on the universal acceptance of shared fundamental values and a common denominator: that we are all human. We prize and celebrate innovative thinking, individual initiative, scholarship, religious plurality, cultural diversity and environmental sustainability.

Dr. Linda A. Hill is taking the stage alongside an incredible lineup of women at the upcoming Forbes Power Women’s Summi...
09/04/2026

Dr. Linda A. Hill is taking the stage alongside an incredible lineup of women at the upcoming Forbes Power Women’s Summit, including Serena Williams, Jennifer Garner, Cindy Crawford, Christina Koch, and other influential leaders from across industries.

We are proud to welcome Dr. Hill to our own stage this October as a featured speaker at the GCI Alumni Celebratory Gala. A longtime member of the GCI community and one of the world’s leading experts on leadership and innovation, Linda will join us as we celebrate GCI’s history, impact, and legacy.

More than a celebration, the Gala is a nonprofit event in support of the GCI community and our alumni, who continue to put their leadership into action as changemakers doing positive work around the world.

Join us on October 9 at the Harvard Club of New York City for this special evening celebrating where GCI has been and the community carrying its impact forward.

Tickets are available at globalci.org/gci-alumni-celebratory-gala.

08/27/2026

It’s hard to believe it’s already been one month since the 2026 GCI Summit!

For nine unforgettable days in St Andrews, our Fellows came together from around the world to learn, connect, challenge themselves, and begin imagining how they can create meaningful change in their own communities. We loved watching this remarkable group embrace every part of the Summit experience.

And the Summit was only the beginning! As our Fellows embark on the next chapter of their Fellowship journey, they’ll spend the coming months developing and implementing their Glocal Service Projects (GSPs), putting the ideas, skills, and connections they built at the Summit into action in their own communities.

A special thank you to for beautifully capturing this year’s Summit.

We are honored to welcome Dr. Linda A. Hill as a featured speaker at the GCI Alumni Celebratory Gala this October in New...
08/25/2026

We are honored to welcome Dr. Linda A. Hill as a featured speaker at the GCI Alumni Celebratory Gala this October in New York City!

Dr. Hill is a renowned leadership expert, Harvard Business School professor, and bestselling co-author of Genius at Scale: How Great Leaders Drive Innovation (March 2026). Her groundbreaking work explores what it takes to lead innovation, unlock collective genius, and build organizations where bold ideas can thrive.

Dr. Hill is also a longstanding supporter and friend of GCI. Over the years, she has joined us at multiple GCI Summits, sharing her expertise and insights with Fellows as they explore what it means to lead and create meaningful change. We are especially excited to welcome her back as a speaker at the Gala as we bring together the GCI community to celebrate more than a decade of global citizenship, leadership, and impact.

Gala Information:
• Harvard Club of New York City
• October 9, 2026
• Cocktail Hour at 6:00 PM
• Dinner at 7:00 PM

Purchase your ticket by October 2:
🎟️ GCI Alumni: $75
🎟️ Community Members: $200

GCI Alumni can also apply for travel support through September 9 to help make attending the celebration possible.

Purchase tickets, apply for travel support, and learn more:
https://www.globalci.org/gci-alumni-celebratory-gala

07/27/2026

A look back at one of our favorite Summit traditions from this week: TA Group dinners around St Andrews!

Dinners this year: Tailend, Jahngir, Nando’s, Zizzi’s, and Maisha.

07/27/2026

And that’s a wrap on the 2026 GCI Summit! Congratulations to this year’s Fellows. We can’t wait to witness all that you’ll accomplish!

07/26/2026

Congratulations to Lucy’s Summit Group—crowned winners of the 2026 GCI Summit Beach Olympics! Go Purple Team!

07/24/2026

Community Time at West Sands Beach with Liz’s Summit Group!

Liz (TA): “It’s been transformational watching future change makers at work!”

Jahlani: “I’ve learned so much in the past three days; St Andrews is like no other place, and the people here are so inspired!”

Polo: “The Summit is a huge highlight in my whole life’s resume!”

Sayuri: “An unforgettable and inspiring experience.”

Christina: “A transformative experience by learning from and meeting people across the globe!”

Jack: “An eye opening experience surrounded and aided by amazing people.”

Len: “My experience so far has been full of challenges, exploration, and joy throughout the Summit!”

Natiya: “The Summit is perspective-changing and always fun!”

Today, Fellows spent the morning in Harkness discussions, exploring topics like the decline of the Scottish Sea Trout, t...
07/23/2026

Today, Fellows spent the morning in Harkness discussions, exploring topics like the decline of the Scottish Sea Trout, the global health landscape, and importance of recognizing and understanding different perspectives.

In the afternoon, we welcomed leaders from Social Enterprise Scotland for presentations and a panel discussion on using social enterprise to create lasting impact. Hearing from entrepreneurs, policymakers, and community leaders gave Fellows a firsthand look at how innovative ideas can strengthen communities and how personal interests can grow into projects that make a real difference.

07/22/2026

Meet one of our awesome 2026 Summit Groups! Read on to hear about everyone’s Summit experience so far.

Malyq (TA): “It’s been a great opportunity to connect with inspiring young people from around the world.”

Ali: “Best memories ❤️”

Jessie: “Every day at the Summit feels like a week: hiking, strolling, discussing, brainstorming, packed with laughter and with so much more ahead.”

Melina: “Best TA Group!”

Daniel: “The Summit experience has been incredibly rewarding. I find it fascinating how I’m constantly opening my mind through the different interactive experiences with my peers and St Andrews.”

Vi: “Big ideas, even bigger laughs, and the absolute best TA Group for finding ideas to tackle seagulls 💛”

Justeen: “It has been really inspiring to go through all the new systems and ways of thinking!”

Cheers to Day 2 at the GCI Summit! Yesterday, we spent the day getting to know each other a little better through team-b...
07/21/2026

Cheers to Day 2 at the GCI Summit! Yesterday, we spent the day getting to know each other a little better through team-building activities on the beach, where some Fellows even took the plunge with a wild swim in the North Sea. We also explored St Andrews on a guided walking tour, learning more about the town we’ll call home this week, and ended the day learning traditional Scottish ceilidh dancing together.

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