1 Global Issues Network Conference of the Americas October 21-23, 2011 Colegio Franklin Delano Roosevelt Lima, Peru

2 GLOBAL ISSUES NETWORK INITIATIVES Empowering 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

3 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 & INTERNATIONALLY.

4 HIGH NOON 20 GLOBAL PROBLEMS 20 YEARS TO SOLVE THEM Written by Jean Francois Rischard in Basic premise: Global Issues Networks created with a goal of sharing information and instituting solutions.

5 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. 5

6 Jean Francois Rischard Former Vice President of the World Bank states two exponential forces are dramatically changing the world and breeding unprecedented complexity

7 Our students have been made very aware of these Exponential Forces Endangering the Earth

8 World population tripling from 1960 to 9 billion by 2050, putting our small planet and its thin biosphere under great stress. 8

9 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. 9

10 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.”

11 “… 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

12 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

13 The GIN provides tools... Networks Conferences

Abu Dhabi Washington DC Maputo, Mozambique Jakarta, Indonesia Lima, Peru Luxembourg Global Issues Network

15 GIN CONFERENCE 2008 EARTH’S HOPE

16 GIN CONFERENCE nd Annual EARCOS Global Issues Network Conference at International School Bangkok, March 20-22, Don’t’ miss the video links!

17 First step Please join our global site global-issues- network.orgglobal-issues- network.org 660 members from 70 countries 17

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19 Share and exchange ideas in the present as a global community that understands our past and can create a sustainable future. 19

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21 HOW DOES GIN MEET THIS CHALLENGE?

22 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. 22

23 Issues Currently Being Addressed by GIN Students Global Warming Implementing a variety of ways to reduce school’s carbon footprint and seeking offsets-working with 350.org Poverty Raise awareness, provide assistance, and micro-finance opportunities Environmental regeneration Composting/gardens Emergence of locavores abolish the use of plastic

24 GLOBAL ISSUES NETWORK OUR VISION Students 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.

25 Upcoming GIN CONFERENCE will allow students to Recognize 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 conference Return “home” with an action plan for making our efforts sustainable and to share those plans. Remain empowered and committed.

26 Global Issues Network Conference of the Americas Colegio Franklin Delano Roosevelt in Lima Peru will host the three day conference October 21-23, Student led planning for the inaugural Global Issues Network Conference is underway Registration opens on EARTH DAY 26

27 Calculating the Conference Carbon Footprint offset the conference footprint for two years 350.org has encouraged us to challenge schools to calculate our footprint and measure it regularly working on actions to lighten the load. 27

28 GIN is a student led Conference Open to students in grades 7-12 Only 400 participants Conference is led by students Students from each school are asked to work in teams, drawing on diverse expertise and collaborating to solve problems Student teams present an interactive workshop on their GIN projects at the conference Keynote speakers share as peers Alumni Panel serve as mentors 28

29 Global Village Discussion groups allow every student to share their thoughts throughout the conference Each 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. 29

30 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. in the upcoming at the conference 30

31 Student Empowerment the student is in the role of learner, teacher and change maker network provides a way to stay in touch with like minded people, synergy and power develop. resources are shared recommend reaching out to the local schools to create shared project and sustainable solutions 31

32 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.” 32

33 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. 33

34 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

35 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.

36 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.

37 Linda Sills Program Development Director

38 GLOBAL ISSUES NETWORK In cooperation with Washington International School & the Association for the Advancement of International Education (AAIE)