Global Kids - DC

Global Kids is the premier nonprofit educational organization for global learning and youth development.

Global Kids, Inc. - the premier non-profit educational organization for global learning and youth development - works to ensure that urban youth have the knowledge, skills, experiences and values they need to succeed in school, participate effectively in the democratic process, and achieve leadership in their communities and on the global stage.

After over 20 years of successful outcomings brining its award-winning programming to youth in New York, Global Kids launched its Washington, D.C. program in 2010 in collaboration with the District of Columbia Public School system to bring GK’s proven approach to teachers and students at Bell Multicultural High School and Friendship Collegiate Academy. For the 2012-2013 school year, GK-DC added programs at Maya Angelou PCS - Evans High School and Cesar Chavez School for Public Policy - Capitol Hill Campus.

Operating as usual

11/28/2022

During a recent visit to Chemonics, young people engaged in an author talk with international development experts Nicole Lowery and author Carol J. Yee. Prior to the visit, participants were provided with Yee's book, "Welcome Back to Abuja Once Again: How I Became a Citizen of the World", and read specific chapters. The young people had great questions about Yee and Lowery's travels throughout the world and what it was like for them to engage with various cultures.

We are so grateful to Chemonics for hosting such an engaging and thoughtful event!

11/24/2022

Happy Thanksgiving to our GK DC family! We are so incredibly thankful for our community, and we hope that each and every one of our students, staff members, and supporters has a safe, happy, and peaceful holiday weekend.

11/15/2022

Last week 3 Global Kids youth, along with GK-DC staff members, attended the 2022 Vital Voices Global Leadership Awards, an evening to honor extraordinary women who are impacting their communities and the world.

One of our youth leaders, Gisel, said of the event, "Attending Vital Voices was such a privilege. Living in a world where women are targeted can be scary, but knowing that there are women who fight for women’s rights reminds me that I have a voice of my own. I am thankful for an organization like Vital Voices that empowers women all around the world."

09/13/2022

Global Kids-DC is back at schools recruiting for its upcoming fall after school programs!

As students begin a new school year, it's important for them to have access to programs that will set them up for success. Global Kids empowers young people to expand their horizons, further their learning, create positive change and achieve their utmost potential. Learn more about our impact at www.globalkids.org.

09/07/2022

Good Day Street Talk Sept. 3, 2022

08/30/2022

Our students had the opportunity to connect with Global Kids DC Advisory Council Member Desiree Cormier Smith.
Desiree currently serves as the Special Representative for Racial Equity and Justice at the U.S. Department of State: Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, & Labor and was the senior director of the Africa practice at Albright Stonebridge Group.

Desiree shared the story of how she first began her career in international affairs and gave insightful advice to students who one day hope to follow in her footsteps.

Thank you again, Desiree, for your time!

08/29/2022

Global Kids students in Washington, D.C. took a field trip to the offices of Albright Stonebridge Group for a day of learning about international consulting groups and the important work that they do.

The kids had the opportunity to ask questions and hear from representatives from each region the organization operates. Students also spoke to HR representatives, who briefed them on the ins and outs of a career in international affairs. There was also a lunch social on the rooftop with the ASG interns. It was inspiring to hear about the interns’ journey and about their work. Thank you, ASG, for providing our students with the opportunity to explore exciting career options in international affairs!

08/27/2022

Throughout the summer our students worked on action projects, split into four groups by topic: women’s rights, racism, environmental issues, and peace & justice. These groups devised creative and helpful action plans that they implemented in their communities.

Our women’s rights group successfully distributed 200+ menstrual products across the District and made an infographic that highlighted various women’s organizations in DC.

The racism targeting group crafted a syllabus that would inject business and financial literacy into school systems.

The environmental issues group interviewed different local environmental organizations about what they're doing currently and envisioned the future of environmental justice.

Finally, our justice and peace group focused on food insecurity in DC. They made sandwiches and passed them out in the Gallery Place area.

We are so proud of our students and everything they’ve accomplished this summer. Their action projects truly reflect their drive, creativity, and commitment to making a difference!
Our students in the Global Kids DC Summer Program got to change pace after all their hard work and took the opportunity to explore the world’s first voice-activated museum and delve into the history of various languages. Our kids also got to express themselves musically by performing karaoke on a memorable day that stands out as a highlight of the program.

08/26/2022

Timeline photos

Thanks to a partnership with the Marion Barry Youth Leadership Institute and the Generations Dialogue Project at The George Washington University, our DC students were able to convene with their Global Kids NYC peers for a special meeting with U.S. Department of State's Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, Ambassador Attorney Gina Abercrombie Winstanley who discussed her professional journey and experience in foreign policy and dedicated time to answer questions from the group.

08/24/2022

Our Global Kids DC Summer students toured two vitally important locations in the District. One of which was the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture which is dedicated to highlighting the life, and culture, as well as the critical and needed history of African Americans in the U.S.

We visited the United States Capitol and were treated to a tour that encouraged our kids to critically examine the art and statues displayed in the Capitol and how they can improve how history is portrayed in the future.

07/18/2022

On Thursday, our youth visited Chemonics for an incredible career day. GK Leaders loved learning more about the wide-range of careers in international development, networking with senior-level and experiencing a welcoming, innovative work culture. Global Kids-DC is so grateful to the many dedicated employees who made the experience possible for our youth!

07/08/2022

Global Kids- DC Summer Institute kicked off last week with 20 amazing youth leaders! We’ve done team building activities, and prepped with introductory workshops on foreign affairs and youth activism. Soon you’ll see us headed to incredible field trips, hearing from guest speakers and implementing our youth-led action projects!🌍✨

06/14/2022

Global Kids - DC Conference was a mighty one, and we are grateful for each of you that joined us as we assembled to discuss the critical issue of Climate Change! 🌎

Here are a few photos from our time together!

06/03/2022

What a beautiful event celebrating 12 year of Global Kids programming, here in the capital of the nation! We were joined by our inspiring youth, long-terms supporters and met any new friends. It was a joy to meet everyone in person on a beautiful Washington DC evening. Thank you all for joining us! Special thanks to our youth who spoke from the heart on their GK-DC experiences, our Advisory Council Members and their friends, our partners, and supporters.

05/05/2022

Join us for the Global Kids-DC Youth Conference, focused on climate justice here and around the world! You will have the opportunity to hear from guest speakers, watch incredible performances, participate in interactive workshop and connect with DC students from other programs! This event will also serve as a closing celebration for everyone involved in Global Kids.

We will recognize our graduating seniors and highlight memorable moments from the 2021-2022 academic year. Community service hours can be given for people who participate.

When: Saturday, May 21st from 10am - 3:00pm (Breakfast and lunch are provided)

Location: 99 M St SE (near the Navy Yard Metro on the green line)

Register here: https://bit.ly/3FinlGt

03/25/2022

Our youth at GK-DC Citywide @ Watha T. Daniel-Shaw Library have been engaged and enjoying our Women's History Month discussions. Last week, we analyzed various waves of feminism! ✨

01/28/2022

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07/21/2021

Highlights of a powerful Town Hall Speaker Series over the past two weeks!

On July 1st, we were graciously joined by Amnesty International Senior Researcher, Jasmeet K. Caberwal Sidhu who led a pertinent discussion with our Youth Organizers on Human Rights and , from both local and global perspectives. Youth leaders engaged thought-provoking questions and were empowered to think critically about local and global human rights issues.

On July 8th, we had the pleasure of welcoming two amazing environmental attorneys, Michelle Ghafar and Danny Thiemann, from Earthjustice, presenting through a framework of environmental racism and climate policy. GK-DC Youth reflected on their own curiosity, passions and advocacy skills, while connecting these dialogues to their sustainable development goals and action projects for the summer and beyond.

Our Youth continue to fight for global human rights through their hard work, passion, dedication, and continued global growth and education. We are grateful to Jasmeet, Michelle, and Danny for engaging our GK Youth Leaders in such meaningful topics, discussions, and reflections.

07/09/2021

First Week of GK-DC Summer Institute was a success! We focused on professional development, learning about resumes, dynamic interview skills, and job searching. In true GK style, we then walked them through learning about becoming changemakers: direct service, media campaigns, and advocacy.

Youth leaders put their interview skills into practice during small-group sessions focusing on: Direct Service, Media Campaigns/Arts, Advocacy/Legal. Through these interviews, each student was able to tell us about who they are and what they are interested in as well as being able to practice interviewing for a real-world position.

Stay tuned for Week#@ and amazing Guest Speaker highlights.

06/29/2021

Global Kids-DC's six-week virtual Summer Institute was launched TODAY! Nearly 40 amazing District youth leaders have joined our program. Lead by THIS amazing GK-DC Summer21 Squad who will be educating, activating, and inspiring the young people. We can’t wait to see our youth leaders work on their leadership development, global citizenship, action planning, and human rights advocacy. We are also looking forward to all the guest speakers who will be joining us.

Global Kids-DC is hiring for a full-time Senior Trainer position! Join our team and work to educate, activate and inspir...

01/22/2021

Job (DC) - Senior Trainer - Global Kids

Global Kids-DC is hiring for a full-time Senior Trainer position! Join our team and work to educate, activate and inspire young people. https://globalkids.org/job-dc-senior-trainer/

Senior Trainer (DC) Full-Time Position Global Kids, Washington, DC (GK-DC) is seeking a dynamic, creative, and driven individual with experience in youth development, global education, social justice activism, who has a strong interest in working with high school age youth. Job Description The Senio...

12/31/2020

Top 10 #10: Global Kids believes that young people are emerging leaders in their community and the world. GK-DC youth completed 14 action projects since March- creating songs about justice, zines on sustainability, letters to Council and logos of unity for posting.

12/30/2020

Top 10 #9: Global Kids responded in-real time to events of this year with space for our youth to process, deepen understanding and act on issues like the pandemic, racial injustice and the US elections. Check out this spring time capsule of youth interviewing family & friends.

12/29/2020

Top 10 #8: To deepen our knowledge of the world around us, Global Kids-DC hosted over 50 volunteers to speak to our young people during engaging forums, town halls and special events.

12/28/2020

Top 10 #7: After our summer program, 100% of our participants said that they would recommend Global Kids to a friend. Our six-week summer institute focused on activism, hosting amazing guest speakers and resulting in completed action projects and a week-long, youth-led summit.

12/27/2020

Top 10 #6: GK-DC couldn’t celebrate the successes in providing quality programming for our youth without the support of our incredible school partners. Big shout outs to staff at Anacostia High School, Ballou Senior High School, Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, Columbia Heights Educational Campus, MacFarland Middle School, McKinley Technology High School, and our Citywide partner schools for always lifting up GK-DC!

12/26/2020

Top 10 #5: GK-DC student engagement was impressively high for such a challenging time. Sometimes it looked different- pauses for comments, discussions in the chat and a lack of video, but youth participated fully, often expressing affirmations.

12/25/2020

Top Ten # 4: Record numbers of youth (35+) have attended GK-DC's monthly virtual college and career nights. We are tracking our 12th graders progress, and supporting them with next steps beyond high school. Last spring, despite the chaos, all 31 of GK-DC’s seniors graduated. Many of them going on to colleges, including George Washington University, Virginia State University and Hampton University.

12/24/2020

Top Ten # 3: Have you heard about our GK Guidelines? An essential guideline for GK, is safe space, to be challenged, to grow intellectually and emotionally. Always and especially now, GK-DC's priority is to create community for youth to connect with each other and caring adults.

12/23/2020

Top Ten # 2: This fall, Global Kids-DC has engaged over 144 regularly attending youth from across our sites, and 57 youth through our virtual summer programs.

12/23/2020

It's time for our 2020 top 10 reasons to celebrate! Since March, Global Kids-DC has provided 1,754 hours of virtual programming to over 220 youth through our year-long and summer programs!

12/15/2020

Calling all young people! Join us Tuesday and Wednesday for two special events. Sign up here to get the link: https://tinyurl.com/gk2020interest. Anacostia High School Columbia Heights Educational Campus Dunbar High School McKinley Technology High School Ballou Senior High School

12/02/2020

The school year is in flux, but OST programs are ready to support families and young people. These vital programs are a source of stability, and help promote community and strong education outcomes.

12/02/2020

We are in the home stretch!! It's not too late for you to donate to Global Kids-DC for ! Help us get to our $5,000 goal! Any donation is appreciated and will help empower the next generation of youth leaders. We're counting on you! Donate at givelocaltogether.org/team/globalkids

12/01/2020

Today is , and GK-DC invites you to make a difference, close to home. Donate today to support our work in your community. To help our youth, we are partnering with Catalogue for Philanthropy in DC to raise $5,000 at givelocaltogether.org/team/globalkids! Help us reach our goal!

We are Thankful and Honored for this prestigious recognition!

11/25/2020

Nonprofit Excellence Awards Winner Insights From Global Kids - New York City, Long Island, Westchester | Nonprofit New York

We are Thankful and Honored for this prestigious recognition!

Learn from Global Kids at our virtual 2020 Best Nonprofit Conference December 7th & 8th.

10/14/2020

Global Kids-DC is hosting a college and career workshop for its high school students on Thursday, October 15th! Interested youth can sign up at https://tinyurl.com/gk2020interest. Anacostia High School Ballou Senior High School Bell Multicultural High School Paul Lawrence Dunbar School McKinley Technology High School

10/12/2020

Hey DC Youth!! There's still time to join Global Kids-DC this fall! Check out why you should join GK and fill out our registration survey at tinyurl.com/gk2020interest TODAY!! --
Anacostia High School Ballou Senior High School Bell Multicultural High School MacFarland Middle School and McKinley Technology High School

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99 M Street SE, 4th Fl
Washington D.C., DC
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Global Kids (GK) is committed to transforming urban youth into successful students as well as global and community leaders. Using interactive and experiential methods to educate youth about critical international and foreign policy issues, GK provides students with opportunities for civic and global engagement. For over 20 years, Global Kids has infused its programs with international affairs content and methodology to develop key 21st century skills in high school age youth including, literacy, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. Youth develop a greater understanding of human rights, international relations, and the role of civil society in shaping domestic and foreign policy.

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(202) 263-4552

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https://globalkids.org/gk-dc-programs/

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To date, Global Kids has established an impressive and credible track record and worked with more than 100,000 students and educators in New York City and beyond. Global Kids has enriched school environments through global education, community building, leadership development and personal skill building.

Global Kids programs have received national recognition for exemplary practices in international education, digital media programming, experiential learning, and youth development. The organization maintains strong partnerships with the NYC Department of Education, the Council on Foreign Relations, the United Way of New York City, and the After-School Corporation, among many others.

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#ItsGivingTuesdaySomewhere! Global Kids kicks off the annual event a day early (14 hours to be exact) with our Australian partners of the Independent Schools Victoria (ISV). This year, your donation to GK will be matched 2:1 by our Board through a $30,000 challenge grant. Your gift will benefit Global Kids students. Can we count on you to help us reach our goal? http://ow.ly/fQnJ50jMHRt #givingtuesday #philanthropy #giveback #gkallday

Global Kids leaders will be reporting back about their incredible experiences in South Africa TONIGHT (10/11) at the Greater Washington Community Foundation. Come on out and join us from 6-8pm! The trip was made possible in partnership with the Marion Barry Youth Leadership Institute.

We are thrilled to be part of the 2017-18 The Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington, and to be recognized as one of the best small nonprofits in the DC Metro region.

This February Global Kids Leaders visited the U.S. Department of State, hosted by The Pickering & Rangel Fellows Association (PRFA) to discuss careers in diplomacy. Many thanks to PRFA for such an impactful day!

GK celebrated its Marion Barry Youth Leadership Institute Global Education Program last night at Department of Employment Services and announced the youth who will be selected for this year's travel to South Africa! Check out what the students have accomplished throughout the year!

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The deadline for the annual essay has been extended to November 5th. So, if you know a young lady between the age of 13 and 18 and live in Washington, DC and they are interested in participating in the essay contest, please have them send their essays to [email protected].

4th Annual Essay Contest presented by Esther Productions, Inc in partnership with The Anacostia Coordinating Council and The Black Student Fund

NOW EXTENDED THROUGH NOVEMBER 5TH!

Discovering Me…Without You was launched in 2019 by the Fatherless Daughter Empowerment Project, a division of Esther Productions Inc. The essay contest is designed to educate the public about the importance of fathers in the lives and development of girls and women. Nationally, more than 24 million children are growing up in homes without their fathers. In the Washington Metropolitan region at least 60 percent of homes are single parent households, many of them headed by women. The contest is intended to provide a platform for some of those children, particularly fatherless girls.

If your essay is selected by the judges, you could receive a cash award $1500 (for those between the age of 15 and 18) OR $500 (for those between the age of 13 and 14) Anyone not selected for the top prizes will receive a $15 cash gift certificate Info: estherproductionsinc.com/contest

"When I was a little younger; I was sad because I would see other girls with their dads and realize I didn't have that. On the TV when I see dads enjoying fun times with kids, I think, 'Wow I wish I had that with my dad." Y Gorham (a 2019 Discovering Me...contest winner.)https://www.estherproductionsinc.com/contest

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DISCOVERING ME...WITHOUT YOU Personal Essay Contest for Teen Girls is an excellent opportunity to share you story while instigating your personal healing and fueling resilience.

4th Annual Essay Contest presented by Esther Productions, Inc in partnership with The Anacostia Coordinating Council and The Black Student Fund.

NOW - October 31, 2022.

If your essay is selected by the judges, you could receive a cash award
$1500 (for those between the age of 15 and 18)
OR
$500 (for those between the age of 13 and 14)
Anyone not selected for the top prizes will receive a $15 cash gift certificate

Email to [email protected]
Info: estherproductionsinc.com/contest

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4th Annual Essay Contest - REVISED ELIGIBILITY

Would like to inform you that the eligibility for the 4th Annual Essay Contest has been revised. Please go to estherproductionsinc.com/contest for more information.
Esther Productions, Inc in partnership with The Anacostia Coordinating Council and The Black Student Fund presents 4th Annual Discovering Me.. Without You Essay Contest.

NOW - October 31, 2022.
SOMETIMES PERSONAL OR FAMILY CHALLENGES CAN GIVE US STRENGTH

If you live in the Washington Metropolitan Region, are a teen girl growing up without your father in your home, tell us how you have faced the challenge of father absence to achieve self-actualization and self-empowerment.

Email to [email protected]

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Everyone, even teen girls-- or maybe especially teen girls--have stories to tell. Esther Productions Inc. and The Black Student Fund, nonprofit organizations based in Washington, DC, are presenting a four-week writing institute designed to help each participant discover her inner story while learning how to present it using the personal essay.

INSIDE JOB WRITING INSTITUTE is free. Seating is limited to 25. Participants must commit to attending at least three of the sessions, including the first two.

INSIDE JOB WRITING INSTITUTE is made possible through generous grants from Cornelia Bailey Foundation, Kerry S. Pearson LLC, Fort Myer Construction Corporation Charitable Foundation and additional support fro m Esther’s Friends.

Questions: [email protected]

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Accepting Submissions September 1, 2022-October 31, 2022

Esther Productions Inc. begins accepting submissions for its annual scholarship program; DISCOVERING ME...WITHOUT YOU: Personal Essay Contest for fatherless girls 14 through 17 who live in DC girls 14 through 17 growing up with the presence and active involvement of their fathers BEGINS ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS FOR ITS 4th ANNUAL ESSAY CONTEST which submissions begin on September 1, 2022.

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Have you registered for Esther's 3rd Annual Essay Contest? If not, please see below details. Thanks

Esther Productions, Inc. is a Washington, DC-based national nonprofit organization. Founded in 2004, it is dedicated to inspiring and empowering girls and women. It is supported through generous contributions from Kerry S. Pearson LLC, Emmanuel Bailey, Veterans Services Corp, Pepco, an Exelon Corporation, Fort Myer Construction Corporation Charitable Foundation and Esther’s Friends.

Esther Productions,Inc presents DISCOVERING ME…WITHOUT YOU Second Annual Personal Essay Contest designed for teens 14 - 17. Info: https://www.estherproductionsinc.com/contest

GK-DC is hiring! If you are an educator and passionate about global education and social justice, take a look at the GK-DC Senior Trainer position.

2020 No.7 spot goes to Global Kids - DC! In a very "local" year, GK-DC was there to reinforce the importance of . Between hosting youth from Brazil pre-pandemic and holding a virtual panel with returned Peace Corps Volunteers, GK-DC stayed in 2020!

This summer at Global Kids - DC's MS Summer Program, MacFarland Middle School youth created a logo to express solidarity between Black and Latinx communities. Our awesome site trainer delivered a DIY pack with stickers, iron-on t-shirt kits and poster supplies for youth to share with friends and family!

Were you unable to attend our Virtual Panel "The Fight For Racial Equality: Perspectives From Our Youth" featuring GK leaders from NYC, Global Kids - DC programs, and our Houston Summer Institute? Not to worry! You can watch the whole panel here on FB by clicking on https://bit.ly/watchgkvirtualpanel

2019's Global Trips are no.7 on the GKTOP10! This year, GK youth visited Senegal with Black Birthright, Global Kids - DC youth experienced Colombian culture and contemporary art in Bogota and Cartagena, and leaders from Bronxdale High School traveled to Costa Rica and got to volunteer at a turtle conservatory in Lirio Lodge and spend three days exploring San Jose.

Global Kids - DC leaders recently took a field trip to NPR headquarters where they got to observe the busy newsroom, explore a real recording studio, see where are recorded, and interview NPR interns. We can't wait to see what kind of programs our leaders will create for themselves!

Our Global Kids - DC youth at MacFarland Middle School are learning how leadership and healthy living go hand in hand. Cooking class is teaching them to appreciate global foods, learn culinary skills, and understand how working as a team yields positive (and delicious) results.

DC friends -- please help spread the word!