Youth

We Support Thinkers and Problem Solvers

Join our interactive programs to learn about global issues and connect with peers from around the world.

Featured Courses

Discover our free online courses, designed by youth, for youth.

Virtual Internships

In our internships, young people like you collaborate across borders to build professional skills, practice inclusive leadership, and design real-world projects — including online courses reaching thousands of students a year!

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Testimonials

What Other Youth Are Saying

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Participating in the Global Nomads program restored my hope for the future. It’s easy to feel disillusioned by the world today, but seeing how my peers think critically, lead with empathy, and genuinely care about global issues is incredibly fulfilling.

Andre, CCL Alumni | Brasil

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This experience enhanced my adaptability, teamwork and communication abilities as i learned to navigate challenges and contribute effectively to group objectives overall, this internship was a significant step in my professional and personal growth.

Nour, CCL Alumni | Tunisia

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Participating in the Global Nomads Mental Health Course inspired me to create safe, global online spaces where people can openly share their mental health struggles and access positive resources.

Youth, StW Participant | Saudi Arabia

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I enjoyed that the training was a learning platform for me as I obtained knowledge on how to improve my facilitation skills.

StW Facilitator, South Africa

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I thought the experience was overall very engaging and super unique! This was definitely useful and it was very cool to be able to speak to students currently studying in another part of the world!

Youth, Language Exchange | USA

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Engaging in these conversations allowed me to broaden my perspective and explore the diverse cultures of Mexico and the United States. It was fascinating to learn firsthand about their regional traditions, customs, and daily life.

Youth, language Exchange | USA

Why Join Us

Earn a Certificate

Earn an official certificate upon completion to validate your achievements and showcase your dedication to future employers or academic institutions.

Future-Ready Skills

Build future-ready skills like creative problem-solving, digital collaboration, and communication.

Global Peer Connection

Connect with peers from around the world, exchange ideas, and explore stories from young people across different countries and lived experiences.

Alumni Network

Join a growing, 200+ member global network spanning over 30 countries, where youth access exclusive skill-building opportunities and peer connections.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join Global Nomads programs?

Our programs are designed for classroom learning and youth aged 13–25. Some programs like the Content Creation Lab internship are open to youth who want to participate in a designer role.

Nope! Student to World courses are completey free Global Nomads. Content Creation Lab is a paid virtual internship.

NomadVerse is Global Nomad’s online learning platform where you can take free courses on real-world topics like identity, climate, social justice, and mental health designed by youth. Each course has 3-4 modules, takes about 1–2 hours total, and is available in English, Spanish, and Arabic.

No, our courses are accessible directly to youth participants. If you’re under 13, a parent or guardian also needs to agree to the terms.

Yes, Global Nomads takes youth privacy and safety seriously. When you share stories on NomadVerse, those stories may be added to a shared library, but Global Nomads has clear guidelines about what gets shared and how. You can review the full privacy policy at gng.org/privacy.

Your stories. Global Nomads is about sharing who you actually are through storytelling. Over 19,000 stories have been shared so far across our community.