Global Kids empowers youth to take action on critical issues facing their communities and our world.
Global Kids integrates global issues, civic engagement, and digital media in its in-school and after school programs for students in underserved communities in New York City and Washington, DC. The organization ensures that students are motivated to succeed in high school, attend college, plan their future careers, and make a positive difference in their schools, communities, and the world.
09/22/2023
Join us Saturday, October 14th for our 2023 GK5K Run/Walk at Flushing Meadows Corona Park to support Global Kids' college and career readiness programs. The race kicks off at 9:30 AM! Register today! ๐ ๐ โค๏ธ
https://events.elitefeats.com/23globalkids
09/21/2023
Weโre one of 150+ orgs calling on elected officials to save essential programs currently funded by temporary COVID-19 $$ that will run out in June. Our leaders need to take action now to avoid dealing a massive setback to public education. ๐ซ ๐ โ๏ธ โณ
NYC Mayor's Office Governor Kathy Hochul New York City Council Advocates for Children of New York
09/20/2023
THANK YOU GLOBAL KIDSโ COMMUNITY SCHOOL DIRECTORS!!!!
Our Community Schools positively affect the lives of thousands of NYC youth. Working in 10 New York City Department of Education Schoolโs GKโs Community School Directors aim for student success by ensuring that ALL students and their families receive the support and services they need to learn and thrive. Letโs give them a big THANK YOU for the important work they do, during National Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week (9/17-23/2023).
08/15/2023
08/15/2023
07/28/2023
Our GK NYC youth joined our GK DC youth in Washington DC to visit the MLK Memorial, Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument. They also met with Abby Finkenauer, the State Department's Special Envoy to Global Youth Issues, who shared her story about engaging in politics at an early age and her experience as the second youngest woman to be elected to Congress. Abby Finkenauer for Senate
07/21/2023
During Global Kidsโ first annual Olympic Day on Friday, July 28, over 500 students from our middle and elementary school Summer Rising sites will have the opportunity to participate in sports from countries theyโve learned about this summer.
Weโre seeking volunteers to assist with set up, activities, and meals throughout the day. To sign up, please register here: https://bit.ly/44Yu7gh
Volunteer registration is mandatory. Please contact [email protected] with any questions.
07/01/2023
What an amazing day on the greens! Thank you to all our sponsors and golfers for spending a day with us at Pelham Country Club. Your support will enable us to provide the over 10,000 youth we serve with critical supports that foster success in school and beyond and importantly helps youth explore and make a positive impact in their own communities and the world. See you next year June 25, 2024. Pelham Country Club
06/22/2023
As part of the NYC Junior Ambassadors program with the NYC Mayor's Office for International Affairs, our GK students had the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the Ambassadorโs professional experiences. Check out this article!
https://bit.ly/3qRDiQO
NYC Mayor's Office
High School for Public Service: Heroes of Tomorrow
06/19/2023
On this Juneteenth, we celebrate freedom and honor the strength of Black communities throughout history. Together, we can create a society that embraces diversity and strives for equality for all.
Today, we celebrate all of the amazing fathers who have shaped our lives with their love and unwavering support. Happy Father's Day! ๐ โค๏ธ
Let's stand united as we commemorate Juneteenth and continue to strive for equality and justice. Do you know the answer to our GK Trivia question? Together, we all can make a difference! ๐ค ๐ค
06/13/2023
The 2nd Annual GK Golf Classic is just two weeks away! Don't miss your chance to showcase your golfing skills and support our youth on June 27th. Partnership opportunities are still available! โณ
https://bit.ly/3VwQ02K
06/12/2023
What an incredible event! A huge thanks to everyone who participated in our Teen Battle Chef Cook-Off and made it a tremendous success!
Our aspiring young chefs showcased their passion for eating healthy and working together. Keep cooking and pursuing a healthy lifestyle! ๐ฅ โญ
06/09/2023
This Pride Month, let's reflect on the progress made and the work still ahead. Together, we can create a world where everyone is respected and celebrated for who they are.
Congratulations to the winners of our GK Pride Logo Contest! Jennifer, Janae and Kaylin's creative design beautifully captures the spirit of inclusivity, love, and diversity.
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06/02/2023
Thank you to all the incredible young leaders and partners who contributed to our Annual Youth Conference. Remember, you are the leaders of tomorrow, and together, we can make a lasting impact on our climate.
06/02/2023
Our 2nd Annual Golf Classic is only 4 weeks away! This is the perfect opportunity to come out and meet other golfers or simply enjoy a day out on the greens in support of our youth programs. So grab your clubs, sign up now, and get ready for a day of fun and excitement! โณ
https://bit.ly/3VwQ02K
05/31/2023
One of GK's core values is uplifting our youth and staff's cultural diversity. As we close out the recognition of AAPI Heritage Month, we will continue to celebrate our unique backgrounds that make for a more inclusive space to learn, engage, and create positive global change.
05/29/2023
This Memorial Day, let us unite as a nation in gratitude and remembrance. May we never forget the sacrifices made by those who gave everything for our freedom. We remember and honor you all today. ๐บ๐ธ ๐ฝ
05/24/2023
Climate Justice is the focus for our 2023 Annual Conference. Our youth are encouraging their peers to lead in schools and their communities on ending behaviors and policies that impact our environment. Together we can achieve a brighter, greener and more sustainable future.
05/18/2023
Looking to hit the greens this summer? Join us at our Global Kids 2nd Annual Golf Classic on June 27th at Pelham Country Club. Click the link or contact [email protected] for more info.
https://bit.ly/3VwQ02K
05/14/2023
As we celebrate Mother's Day, we want you to know that you are loved, valued, and appreciated. You are the glue that holds our families together, and we thank you for your unwavering love and support.
05/08/2023
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to all of our amazing teachers! This is a time to celebrate and recognize the hard work and dedication that you put into shaping the lives of our youth.
Your dedication to your students and your profession is an inspiration to us all.
05/04/2023
Registration is now open! Don't miss your chance to become a sponsor for our Global Kids 2nd Annual Golf Classic at Pelham Country Club on June 27th. Click the link or contact [email protected] for more info.
https://bit.ly/3VwQ02K
04/22/2023
Happy Earth Day! Today is a reminder to appreciate and protect our beautiful planet. Together, we can create a more sustainable future for generations to come. ๐ ๐
04/19/2023
We are delighted to invite you to the Global Kids 2nd Annual Golf Classic taking place June 27, 2023 at Pelham Country Club. This event benefits our mission to educate, activate and inspire youth from underserved communities to take action on critical issues facing our world.
We know your participation will ensure great success for this event. For additional information and partnership opportunities visit globalkids.org or contact Erin Mitchell at [email protected] โณ
Register today!
03/08/2023
GK is celebrating women across the globe this International Womenโs Day and all month long as Womenโs History Month continues. This year, the United Nations is highlighting the theme of gender equality in access to technology, innovation, and STEM education. Read more about the impact of the digital gender gap and the steps we can take to close the gap here: https://www.unwomen.org/en/news-stories/explainer/2023/02/power-on-how-we-can-supercharge-an-equitable-digital-future
Power on: How we can supercharge an equitable digital future | UN Women โ Headquarters From online learning and digital activism to the rapid expansion of high-paying tech jobs, the digital age has generated unprecedented opportunities for the empowerment of women and girls. But advancing technology is also introducing new forms of inequality and heightened threats to their rights and...
03/06/2023
This past weekend, our DC programs were highlighted on NBC4 news! GK-DC student Hiba shared about the global perspective she hopes to bring to her future career in the medical field.
Check out the segment here: https://www.nbcwashington.com/community/in-the-community/leadership-program-helps-dc-students-make-a-global-impact/3291430/
Leadership Program Helps DC Students Make a Global Impact D.C. high school students want to be changemakers on climate change, womenโs health, mental health and gun violence. News4โs Molette Green, working for the community, tells us about a program called Global Kids Youth thatโs helping them do it.
02/24/2023
Congratulations to GK Executive Director Dominique Jones, who was recently named one of Crain's New York Business' Notable Black Leaders of 2023! Dominique is proud to represent Global Kids with this honor and considers the win a testament to all the incredible work that GK does in NYC and Washington DC to support youth in becoming global citizens who are positively engaged in the world and are prepared for their future. ๐
02/21/2023
02/01/2023
Advocacy Day in Albany gave our young people the opportunity to express our fight to expand access to high-quality afterschool, summer and expanded learning programs. During their trip to the state capital, students from NYC were able to share with 3 senators on why it is important for them to support the budget asks ALEP-Afterschool Learning and Enrichment Program Initiative. Students, GK site director, and a GK parent all shared the importance of high-quality programming and what GK means to them.
01/27/2023
Last week, Global Kids participants from NYC, joined by GK Founder Carole Artigiani, attended the Council on Foreign Relations' "A Conversation With Anthony Fauci" event. Richard Haass, President of the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), and Dr. Fauci discussed Fauci's work, public health, pandemics, international responses, and the landscape of COVID-19 policy and practice.
Happy International Day of Education! ๐๐ Today we reflect on the critical importance of educational access across the globe. Education is not only a pathway to achieving gender equality and breaking the cycle of poverty for millions of children and adolescents, but a basic human right. As stated by Article 26 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: โEveryone has the right to education.โ
Learn more about this UN designated day at https://www.un.org/en/observances/education-day
01/19/2023
Students from GK's citywide programs participated in the Harlem Street Trees Initiative with the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation this week in honor of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, building upon their studies in climate education while giving back to the community. NYC's trees help to reduce stormwater runoff, remove air pollutants, and reduce energy consumption by providing shade and keeping our city cooler.
01/17/2023
Check out the latest newsletter from the Louis Armstrong House Museum, which features two GK youth who are interning with the historic Louis Armstrong House Museum as part of the NYC Department of Youth & Community Development's Work, Learn, and Grow initiative. Matthew and Canan will be interpreting tours and helping visitors learn about Louis Armstrong's contributions to jazz music and civil rights history.
https://mailchi.mp/louisarmstronghouse/community-series-calendar-9082748?e=fac439d50c
01/16/2023
Today GK youth honor the memory of Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. by participating in the MLK National Day of Service, the only federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service to encourage individuals throughout the nation to commit themselves to giving back to their communities and continuing Dr. Kingโs legacy of social justice, equity, and action. Young people enrolled in our programs in New York City and Washington DC will be participating in service projects that contribute positively to their communities. Pictured, students in DC assemble GK MLK Day buttons to wear while volunteering today!
โEverybody can be great because everybody can serve.โ โ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
12/24/2022
Follow us on Instagram to see more of our Top 10 program highlights from 2022 as we count down to 2023! ๐ Number 9 is our "U.S. in the World" Summer Institute with the Council on Foreign Relations. Participating GK youth took field trips to Washington DC, the United Nations, and the Canadian Consulate. ๐บ๐ธ๐จ๐ฆ๐
Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday weekend! https://www.instagram.com/globalkids/
12/23/2022
Warmly wishing a very happy holiday weekend to those who are celebrating! โ๏ธ๐โค๏ธ As we wrap up an exciting and productive 2022 here at GK, we'll be counting down to the start of a brand new year by sharing our Top 10 program highlights from 2022, as nominated and voted on by our incredible staff!
Kicking it off today with #10: GK's trip to the Social Justice Institute at Western Connecticut State University in October 2022. This interactive pre-college experience offered high school youth leaders the opportunity to tour the WCSU campus and share their experiences and ideas with other high school students and rising college freshmen from the Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey area and beyond.
Stay tuned for more highlights from this year at GK as we count down to the New Year! ๐
12/01/2022
History in the making! GK celebrates Representative Hakeem Jeffries of New York, the newly elected House Democratic Leader for the 118th Congress. He is the first Black person to lead a party in either chamber of Congress.
11/29/2022
"Learning doesn't always have to be through textbooks, and Global Kids has really helped me explore different ways [and] different methods to learn." -- Hear the young people of GK speak about their experiences with our programs in this short feature that premiered at our Annual Benefit this month! https://youtu.be/j10IZM7uAS4?t=10
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