Creating Global Citizens for a global economy Students Going Global Creating Global Citizens for a global economy P.O. Box 383 Southfield, MI 48037 info@studentsgoingglobal.org www.StudentsGoingGlobal.org “The World is a Book…”

What is Students Going Global? A registered 501(c)(3)charitable, Nonprofit Organization A Global Education Program A global initiative to increase global education and awareness “I was not meant for one corner; the whole world is my native land.”

Our Goals To create global citizens for a global economy To help students embrace diversity and celebrate differences To equip students with the knowledge to succeed in an interconnected world To prepare students to meet the challenges of the 21st century global economy To show students the world

Our Mission & Vision Mission – Students Going Global is a global initiative to increase global education and awareness and make Educational Tours Abroad possible for disadvantaged youth in underserved cities nationwide. Vision – To see a world where every academically motivated, disadvantaged high school student has an opportunity to become a global citizen and travel out of the country on an Educational Tour Abroad and open their eyes to a world of new possibilities.

How We Do It Global Literacy & 21st Century Skills Training Educational Tours Abroad Global Education Focused Youth Development Programs Community Outreach Projects Partnerships with High Schools & Community Organizations

Educational Tour Abroad Initiative “Better to see something once than hear about it a thousand times.” Asian Proverb We partnered with EF Educational Tours: www.eftours.com / Video: Traveling with EF Educational Tours We partnered with Explorica Educational Travel: www.explorica.com / Video: Traveling with Explorica

Youth Development Programs Our programs are global education focused and student-centered year-round after school programs, and each program includes local, national and international outward bound educational opportunities. International Student Ambassador’s Leadership Program International Young Entrepreneur’s Club International STEM Program International Space Camp Program International Cultural Club International College Bound Program “If we teach today’s students as we taught yesterdays, we rob them of tomorrow.” ~John Dewey

Community Outreach Projects The We Care Project Literacy First Project SGG Multimedia Project Adopt a Block Project Safe on the Block Project A Greener Detroit Project “A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination.” Nelson Mandela

Benefits for Students Broaden economic and career prospects Make new discoveries and global connections Learn to succeed in an interconnected world and globalized economy See the world as you’ve never seen it before “It is difficult to imagine all that you can be when you have a very limited view.” ~Iris Ware “The single greatest gift you can give your children today is to raise them with a global mindset.” ~Perry Yeatman, co-author of Get Ahead by Going Abroad

Benefits for High Schools & Community Organizations Develop your future pool of talent Produce leaders with a built in global perspective Produce students ready to tackle and meet 21st century challenges Transition students from at risk to risk takers “A mind that is stretched by new experience can never go back to its old dimensions.” Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.

Get Involved Students Apply Parents & Community Conscious Individuals Donate Volunteer More Ways to Support Our Work Businesses & Foundations Sponsor a Youth Program or Sponsor a Deserving Student Donate Items on Our Wish List Provide Grant Funding to help sustain our work Community Organizations & High Schools Partner with Us Recommend Students “Small acts, when multiplied by all of us, can transform the lives of kids across the world.” - Howard Zinn

“The 21st century calls for new, innovative and creative means of educating our youth. We can no longer limit learning to a classroom.” Sharreen Hardy, Founder Students going global Expanding minds, hearts & horizons Sharreen@studentsgoingglobal.org