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Global Issues Network
Conference of the Americas
October 21-23, 2011Colegio Franklin Delano
Roosevelt
Lima, Peru
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GLOBAL ISSUES NETWORKINITIATIVESEmpowering of Students
Student led GIN conferences around the globe
Connectivity via global networks
On the ground student led sustainable projects
Sharing information through online communities and digital media
Developing school curricula to embed GIN into the fabric of the school
Partnerships with NGOs, mentors, universities and other local and international schools
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GIN MISSION:EMPOWER students to
realize their ability to make a difference in collaboration
with their peers as they
DEVELOP & IMPLEMENT SUSTAINABLE
solutions for global issues
LOCALLY, REGIONALLY
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INTERNATIONALLY.
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HIGH NOON20 GLOBAL PROBLEMS
20 YEARS TO SOLVE THEM
Written by Jean Francois Rischard in 2002.Basic premise: Global Issues Networks created with a goal of sharing information and instituting solutions.
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JF Rischard and Clayton Lewis Join FORCES
Inspired by this concept, Clayton Lewis was KEY to establishing GLOBAL ISSUES NETWORKS void of boundaries within the International School setting lead by students.
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Jean Francois Rischard
Former Vice President of the World Bank
states two exponential forces are dramatically changing the world and breeding unprecedented complexity
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Our students have been made very aware of these Exponential Forces Endangering
the Earth
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World population tripling from 1960 to 9 billion by 2050, putting our small planet and its thin biosphere under great stress.
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The world economy is being driven into “overdrive” taking us to the limits of the planets support capacity. Existing human institutions, social and political, evolve more slowly and will be overwhelmed.
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Rischard’s Recommendations
“I strongly believe that it will take the combination of a new method of global problem solving and a new mindset to get the world to snap out of its paralysis in the face of the dangerous pileup of urgent but unresolved global problems.”
in Collaboration with Clayton Lewis“Schools have a pressing responsibility in this regard to expose the next generations more systematically to these global problems and help them develop the new mindset that is needed --- the “global citizens first” mindset.”
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“… tomorrow’s generations must develop a network oriented mindset if they are going to solve the burning global problems that stare us in the face.” - JFR
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We are creating a new mindset..
A global perspective that nurtures a responsible empathetic global citizenry.
As responsible global citizens we must have a variety of tools to share our knowledge and sustainable solutions.
Beijing 2008
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The GIN provides tools...
Networks Conferences
Abu Dhabi
Washington DC
Maputo, Mozambique
Jakarta, Indonesia
Lima, Peru
Luxembourg
Global Issues Network
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GIN CONFERENCE 2009
2nd Annual EARCOS Global Issues Network Conferenceat International School Bangkok,
March 20-22, 2009
http://earcosgin.ning.com/
Don’t’ miss the video links!
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First stepPlease join our global site
global-issues-network.org 660 members from 70 countries
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Share and exchange ideas in the present as a global community that understands our past and can create a sustainable future.
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HOW DOES GIN MEET THIS CHALLENGE?
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Students involved in Global Issues Network can better meet the demands of the 21st Century by combining critical thinking, creativity and innovation to find and share sustainable solutions to address the global problems.
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Issues Currently Being Addressed by GIN
StudentsGlobal WarmingImplementing a variety of ways to reduce school’s carbon footprint and seeking offsets-working with 350.org
PovertyRaise awareness, provide assistance, and micro-finance opportunities
Environmental regenerationComposting/gardens Emergence of locavoresabolish the use of plastic
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GLOBAL ISSUES NETWORK
OUR VISIONStudents realize they can make
a difference as empowered “global citizens” working with
their peers to develop solutions for global issues.
This potential of a truly international network of students is within our reach, but this vision can only be realized with our continued commitment.
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Upcoming GIN CONFERENCE will allow students toRecognize and nurture the potential and
power found in our international communities.Connect and support this network to exchange ideas and support each others efforts.Tackle global issues and to then present the results of their efforts at the conferenceReturn “home” with an action plan for making our efforts sustainable and to share those plans.Remain empowered and committed.
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Global Issues Network Conference of the Americas
Colegio Franklin Delano Roosevelt in Lima Peru will host the three day conference October 21-23, 2011-Student led planning for the inaugural Global Issues Network Conference is underway
Registration opens on EARTH DAY
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Calculating the Conference Carbon Footprint
offset the conference footprint for two years350.org has encouraged us to challenge schools to calculate our footprint and measure it regularly working on actions to lighten the load.
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GIN is a student led Conference
Open to students in grades 7-12Only 400 participants Conference is led by studentsStudents from each school are asked to work in teams, drawing on diverse expertise and collaborating to solve problemsStudent teams present an interactive workshop on their GIN projects at the conferenceKeynote speakers share as peersAlumni Panel serve as mentors
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Global Village Discussion groups allow every student to share their thoughts throughout the conferenceEach team prepares a short film on their project for the Festival to be be shown at the conference and then posted on the website.
Global Issues Fair is made up local NGOs giving the students a chance to meet them, talk and get advice.Create action plans and follow through seeing that they are making a difference.
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Student Empowerment is key
Invite interested students to join the GIN “group”. Attracts a range of students.Begin by recognizing what is already being done in your school. Students choose a project to be the focal point of the students work This project will then serve as the focal point for the student team presentation in the upcoming conference in Lima.
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Student Empowerment
the student is in the role of learner, teacher and change makernetwork provides a way to stay in touch with like minded people, synergy and power develop. resources are sharedrecommend reaching out to the local schools to create shared project and sustainable solutions
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thought to share
As one student so poignantly expressed, “coming together with 400 others who deeply care and want to make a difference is something I am truly looking forward to by attending the conference and being a part of the network.”
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Comments-
Experienced heads say this is the best educational experience that have had the opportunity to be involved with.One Head of School became the adviser and now he is adamant about not giving up his role. It works well as GIN is supposed to be student led. He can be involved but loves to delegate as he should.3
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Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change
the world.Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.
- Margaret Mead
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THE FUTURE..
AASSA and Tri-Association looks forward to continuing the creation of lasting global networks and an annual GIN Conference in this part of the world.These truly “global” networks will continue the sharing of innovative projects and solutions nurturing sustainable change to truly make a difference in our world.
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Global Issues Network International Council
Susan Lacey-Lusaka, Zambia
Clayton Lewis - Washington DC
Mike Johnston - Singapore
Linda Sills - Berkeley/Lima, Peru
Iain Sachdev - Milan, Italy
Valerie Isbecque - Luxembourg
Justin Bedard - Beijing/Vancouver
Communications Network to support global initiatives.
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GLOBAL ISSUES NETWORK
www.global-issues-network.org
In cooperation with
Washington International School &
the Association for the Advancement of International Education (AAIE)