July 19, 2024

GLOBAL KIDS CHRONICLES:

JULY 2024 UPDATE

As our students immerse themselves in summer enrichment activities, we’re proud to reflect on the impactful experiences they have had this past spring. From advocating for racial justice during our Annual Youth Conference, to putting their cooking skills to the test during our Teen Battle Chef Challenge, and more, Global Kids youth have broadened their horizons, developed new passions, and taken critical steps toward becoming future leaders.

Read on to catch up on all of the latest news from Global Kids!

Global Kids students from Q300 celebrate being crowned Global Kids Master Chefs at our Teen Battle Chef cooking competition!

GLOBAL KIDS’ YOUTH LEADERS INSPIRE CHANGE DURING ANNUAL YOUTH CONFERENCE

Students at International High School participated in the Annual Youth Conference by using performance art and music to engage in conversations about racial justice

On May 24, students from across the five boroughs gathered at their schools and D.C. students ventured to our headquarters in New York City to address and advocate for racial justice during our Annual Youth Conference. Our youth leaders chose the topic of the conference and researched and developed peer-educated workshops to empower their peers to advocate for racial justice in their schools and local communities. During the conference, students gave presentations addressing critical issues related to racial justice and how youth can utilize their resources and knowledge to inspire positive change and create a better future for the next generation. Our students exhibited passion and commitment every step of the way for this year’s Youth Conference – a true testament to their dedication to educate and inspire their peers!

Click through the slideshow below to see youth in action during the 2024 conference ↓

YOUTH LEADERS FACE OFF IN TEEN BATTLE CHEF CHALLENGE

This June, Global Kids middle school students from Queens, Manhattan and Brooklyn went head-to-head in a city-wide cooking competition as part of our Teen Battle Chef program, which aims to teach students the fundamentals of cooking, so they can create healthy meals for themselves.

During the exciting event, youth put their culinary skills to the test and prepared four-course meals for a panel of judges. Our students worked together to bring several creative dishes to life, including homemade pasta, traditional Dominican food, tacos, pastries, and more! Following the tasting of the courses, the judges made their decision and recognized Queens-based middle school Q300 as the “Global Kids Master Chef!”

Check out the full News 12 feature on GK’s Teen Battle Chef cooking challenge HERE.

Pictured Above, students from GK’s middle school programs came together at Careers in Sports High School in the Bronx to present a panel of judges with four courses of culinary creations.

Pictured Above: Raven Robinson (center), a representative of Brooklyn’s New York State Senator Carter, presented students from PS 109 with a commemorative proclamation from the Senator recognizing their contributions in their community.

WOMEN IN SPORTS LEADERSHIP PROGRAM, SCHOLARSHIP, AND INTERNSHIP

WiSL participants took a trip to visit the campus of Seton Hall University as part of their week-long exploration of what it takes to pursue a career in sports management.

This spring, we launched our new Women in Sports Leadership (WiSL) program, which exposes female Global Kids youth leaders to the global business of sports management. Our partners at The Players Alliance were instrumental in seeding the development of the WiSL program, which was inspired by Amber Sabathia, executive director of the PitCCh In Foundation. As part of the program, dozens of high school girls from across New York City participated in a week-long immersion program focused on the sports industry and the impact of women both on and off the field.

In addition to the program, we were also thrilled to announce the establishment of the 2024 Amber Sabathia Women in Sports Leadership Scholarship in partnership with The Players Alliance. This competitive scholarship will provide $5,000 to two recipients who have demonstrated interest and commitment to pursuing a career in sports management to support tuition and other related educational expenses.

Click through the slideshow below to see WiSL in action ↓

Thank you to our partners at the Players Alliance for supporting the Women in Sports Leadership initiative

Additionally, we recently announced the 2024 Amber Sabathia Sports Agent Internship Initiative in partnership with The Players Alliance, which will provide internship placement and stipend support for up to two BIPOC women ages 18+ who seek to pursue careers as sports agents. This initiative involves committing to a 12-week internship program and completing community service at the WiSL program.

Global Kids will be accepting applications through August 9, 2024 for the scholarship and internship initiative. Those interested in applying or learning more can visit www.globalkids.org.

We’d like to extend our sincere gratitude to Amber Sabathia and The Players Alliance for inspiring our female students and alumni to reach for the sky when it comes to their career goals. We’re so grateful for your support and belief in our mission!

CONGRATULATIONS 2024 GRADUATES!

Above: Students share how Global Kids’ college access work has impacted their lives.

We were happy to celebrate the incredible accomplishments of our students who graduated this year at our annual Senior Extravaganza held June 17 at our headquarters. We took this time to recognize their participation and hard work and wish them well as they enroll in college. The students in attendance were actively involved in Global Kids’ programs over the last four years, and many participated in a variety of our initiatives, including traveling to the Dominican Republic to build waterways for a community without access to clean water, venturing to Dubai to attend and participate in the United Nations Conference of the Parties, serving on the Youth Advisory Council, and more.

As much as we will miss our students as they embark upon this new chapter, we’re honored to celebrate their achievements at Global Kids and beyond – their efforts and perseverance have been an inspiration to us all. We wish them the best of luck in their future endeavors and know they will continue to effect positive change!

Above: click the arrows to navigate the slideshow highlighting our incredible Class of 2024 graduates!

CELEBRATING 35 YEARS OF GLOBAL KIDS

On May 7, we were joined by our friends and supporters for our 35^th Anniversary Celebration at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York City. This year’s milestone event raised nearly $150,000 to advance our mission to empower New York City and Washington, D.C. youth to succeed in school, advocate for change, and achieve their goals.

During the event, we presented the Carole Artigiani Scholarship to two of our alumnae, Laetitia Brutus from New York City and T’Lise Fuller from Washington D.C., which provided each student with $5,000 to support their academic goals.

This year’s benefit also honored Amber Sabathia, executive director of the PitCCh-In Foundation, for her ongoing commitment to youth development. The Players Alliance was instrumental in seeding the development of Global Kids’ Women in Sports Leadership (WiSL) program, inspired by Sabathia.

The celebration concluded with an inspiring fireside chat, during which MLB TV personality AJ Andrews led a discussion with Sabathia about her career as a baseball agent, and then invited two of our participating students from the WiSL program to discuss the evolution of WiSL and its impact. Following their discussion, we were proud to announce the establishment of the Amber Sabathia WiSL Scholarship.

The funds raised during this year’s benefit will enable us to further our mission, and ensure more youth have access to the tools and opportunities they need to succeed academically and become confident, well-rounded global citizens. Special thanks to our donors and sponsors for their continued support of our mission, and to all who joined us to make this milestone event a success!

Click here to view the full event photo album →

GLOBAL KIDS DC HOSTS ANNUAL SPRING CELEBRATION

Global Kids D.C. leadership, students, alumni and supporters gathered for an Annual Spring Celebration on June 5 at Halcyon House to commemorate our 35^th anniversary and impact in the D.C. community over the past 14 years. The special event featured heartfelt remarks from our leadership team, including Founder and President Emerita Carole Artigiani, and Global Kids DC Managing Director Wida Amir, followed by Global Kids DC Youth Leader Thandi Kirk and Global Kids DC alumna T’Lise Fuller, who shared their transformative experiences with our organization.

This year’s celebration raised critical funds which will enable us to advance our mission. Special thank you to poet and storyteller Jade Flower Foster of Ars Poetica, for sharing custom poems commemorating guests’ participation in the event, and to all who joined us!

Click here to view the full event photo album →

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS COMMITTEE CONNECTS FOR SPECIAL HAPPY HOUR

Our Young Professionals Committee (YPC) recently joined us for a special happy hour at El Lugar Cantina in the Flatiron District to discuss how Global Kids can continue to support and empower young leaders through education and global awareness. As an extension of the Global Kids leadership team, YPC plays an instrumental role in supporting our students through volunteering their time, raising awareness about Global Kids and our programs, and more. We’re truly honored to be supported by such an impressive group of young professionals, college and graduate students, and alumni.

Interested in joining YPC or learning more? Reach out to Erin at erin.mitchell@globalkids.org!