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About gng

Overview

Established in 1998, the Global Nomads Group (GNG) is an international NGO that creates interactive educational programs for students about global issues. GNG’s educational programs include (1) four types of videoconferences — The PULSE, Currents, Innovations and Rapid Response — where students learn about and discuss subjects with their peers from around the world in live, facilitated sessions; and (2) videos and learning content on a variety of international issues relevant to teachers and students.

All GNG programs are directly linked to school curricula, education standards and 21st century learning objectives, and are accompanied by lesson plans and training to teachers. Programs are broadcast during the school day and cover a range of topics in the curriculum, including civics, social and global studies, geography, world history, science, economics and politics.

In its 10-year history, Global Nomads Group has conducted programs in more than 40 countries and reached more than one million young people. Each year, as many as 10,000 students participate in GNG’s interactive programs, which have been recognized for their educational value and innovation with awards from the Goldman Sachs Foundation and United States Distance Learning Association. GNG’s work has been featured in media outlets that include CNN, Good Morning America, the Today Show, the New York Times and Education Week.

In addition to knowledge of specific international issues, young people develop:

Global Awareness and citizenship
Communication skills
Knowledge of geography, world events, and global issues
Cross-cultural understanding and literacy
Critical thinking skills
Diplomacy and leadership skills

Mission Statement

The Global Nomads Group's purpose is to foster dialogue and understanding among the world's youth. To serve as a vehicle for awareness, bridging the boundaries of cultural misconception and instilling in our audience a heightened appreciation and comprehension of the world in which we live.

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Donate to support international education
Your donation to GNG will help deepen young people’s understanding of diverse cultures and spark their interest in the world and its people. GNG programs offer students a taste of foreign places that they might never have the opportunity to visit on their own, bringing them that much closer to becoming informed and culturally aware citizens of the world.