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Global Kids History 1989 - 2019

1989
June 15

While working at the Foreign Policy Association, Carole Artigiani begins what will become Global Kids.

While working at the Foreign Policy Association, Carole Artigiani begins what will become Global Kids.
1995
October 15

GK launches its flagship Power of Citizenry Leadership Program, which promotes civic participation, youth empowerment, and social activism.

GK launches its flagship Power of Citizenry Leadership Program, which promotes civic participation, youth empowerment, and social activism.
1996
June 15

Global Kids begins its ongoing partnership with the Council on Foreign Relations, including monthly roundtables for youth and the U.S. in the World Summer Institute.

Global Kids begins its ongoing partnership with the Council on Foreign Relations, including monthly roundtables for youth and the U.S. in the World Summer Institute.
2000
February 15

Global Kids incubates its Online Leadership Program (now Digital Learning & Leadership) which pioneers the use of digital media and tools for civic engagement, global citizenship and social change.

Global Kids incubates its Online Leadership Program (now Digital Learning & Leadership) which pioneers the use of digital media and tools for civic engagement, global citizenship and social change.
2001
November 15

Following 9-11, Global Kids youth conduct workshops on discrimination against Muslims, xenophobia, U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East, and civil liberties at public schools across New York City.

Following 9-11, Global Kids youth conduct workshops on discrimination against Muslims, xenophobia, U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East, and civil liberties at public schools across New York City.
2002
October 15

Global Kids launches its Human Rights Activist Project or HRAP which amplifies the voices the young people in public policy using a youth organizing model, including multi-year campaigns on climate justice.

Global Kids launches its Human Rights Activist Project or HRAP which amplifies the voices the young people in public policy using a youth organizing model, including multi-year campaigns on climate justice.
2005
August 15

Ayiti – The Cost of Life, an online game which explores the obstacles to education in rural Haiti, is created by Global Kids youth and is played by millions of people around the world.

Ayiti – The Cost of Life, an online game which explores the obstacles to education in rural Haiti, is created by Global Kids youth and is played by millions of people around the world.
2007
October 15

Over 600 students and educators attend GK’s youth designed Annual Conference – It’s 2007: Do You Know Where Your Environment Is?

Over 600 students and educators attend GK’s youth designed Annual Conference – It’s 2007: Do You Know Where Your Environment Is?
2010
April 5

Global Kids expands to Washington, DC where it operates school-based and center-based programs.

Global Kids expands to Washington, DC where it operates school-based and center-based programs.
2014
January 1

First Lady Michelle Obama visits Global Kids headquarters in New York City to learn about our innovative programs.

First Lady Michelle Obama visits Global Kids headquarters in New York City to learn about our innovative programs.
2016
June 15

After two years of advocacy and organizing, a Global Kids resolution mandating climate education for grades K-12 passes in the New York City Council.

After two years of advocacy and organizing, a Global Kids resolution mandating climate education for grades K-12 passes in the New York City Council.
2019
January 25

Global Kids celebrates 30 years of groundbreaking work with young people.

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