New York City Global Partners

The organization undertakes the following activities: Global Partners junior - Global Partners junior is a program of nyc Global Partners which connects nearly 1,000 underserved nyc youth ages 9-13 with 2,000 peers in classrooms from over 30 international cities through an online platform and original curriculum. Global Partners junior empowers students to brainstorm solutions for making lasting changes in their communities and to see themselves as Global citizens making a local impact. Students address urban challenges through community action projects, sharing best practices and learning from their international peers. Project-based learning and online communications reinforce vital literacy and critical-thinking skills while building students' identities as Global citizens. Not only do these activities enhance students' curiosity about the world and respect for cultural diversity, but also develop participants' positive sense of community and ability to become ambassadors for their City. Students use technology to communicate ideas to diverse audiences as they learn to use word-processing programs, digital design, and video editing software. Now in its thirteenth year, the program has operated in 58 cities around the world, from beijing to mumbai; lima to moscow. In New York City, Global Partners junior is offered in public schools and after-school programs, which are operated by the New York City department of parks & recreation and the New York City housing authority.