Tilting Futures published in Intercultural Connector
At a time of rising polarization across the globe, building intercultural understanding is more important than ever. Take Action Lab is built on the belief that we can effectively help young people develop this skill. In 2023, an independent research from Harvard proved we were doing just that — 98% of Take Action Lab students […]
New insights on using program data effectively
As an organization committed to our students’ learning and our own, we collect a lot of data. But having data is just the first step in using it effectively to increase impact. Enter Holly Charmichael Djang and Rocio Bravo, members of our Monitoring, Research, Evaluation & Learning team. Holly and Rocio shared how they’ve […]
Introducing Tilting Futures
Since our founding, we’ve been guided by a singular commitment: to provide young people with the tools to create positive change in themselves and the world around them. As we continue to pursue our mission, we’re excited to share two big announcements: 1. We’re expanding Take Action Lab! Beginning in 2025, we’ll be launching […]
Future Ready: Empowering the Next Generation of Global Changemakers
For over a decade, Global Citizen Year has been a beacon for youth empowerment. This year, we unveiled ‘Take Action Lab,’ our most innovative initiative yet. Backed by Harvard research, the results are in: our approach is equipping young people with the emotional and intellectual skills to be the changemakers of tomorrow. View the Report […]
5 Key Questions for Designing an Immersive Learning Program
For an international immersion program, COVID-19 literally stopped us in our tracks. Like so many educational organizations, we quickly pivoted online. Our team developed Global Citizen Year Academy, a virtual leadership program that allowed us to both increase and broaden our student community. Over two years we were able to reach nearly 1500 young people […]
Global Citizen Year Welcomes Aziza Musa as first-ever Chief of External Affairs Officer
Global Citizen Year is thrilled to announce Aziza Musa has joined the organization as its inaugural Chief External Affairs Officer. Aziza brings over 20 years of experience as a member of nonprofit leadership teams to this role, along with a lifelong commitment to advancing international access to education, community-driven reinvestment, and racial equity. In her […]
Global Citizen Year Welcomes Two New Board Members
Global Citizen Year is thrilled to announce the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors: Imani Dunbar and Erika Kelton. “The Board of Directors plays a critical role in our organization, supporting our strategic thinking, our philanthropic efforts, and my leadership as Global Citizen Year enters our next era. With that in […]
A new chapter at Global Citizen Year
Dear friends, After 12 years building and leading Global Citizen Year from a seed of an idea to the thriving institution it’s become, the time has come for me to pass the baton. I’m enormously proud of what we have built, and we wouldn’t be here without your support. Today, we have a network of […]
Our First Ever DEIA Progress Report
Download the Report A Letter from President & COO, Erin Lewellen Throughout our organization’s history we have been on a journey to deepen our understanding and commitment to DEIA work. In the past year, we’ve made significant strides toward enriching this commitment, and are now at a moment when living our values means it […]
Global Citizen Year receives breakthrough $12M investment from MacKenzie Scott
OAKLAND, CA: Today, Global Citizen Year announced a $12M grant from MacKenzie Scott and Dan Jewett, the largest gift in the organization’s history. The organization will use this gift to kick off the New Leaders Fund, a $50M campaign to launch a critical mass of diverse leaders worldwide who are equipped to build a more […]
