Center for Global Engagement at Northwestern University
620 Library Place Northwestern University
Evanston,
IL
60201
United States
207.632.3186
http://www.mycge.org
The Center for Global Engagement develops global change leaders through global immersion programs and student project support and consulting
CGE runs the annual Global Engagement Summit, the Mind the Gap post-graduate fellowship which sends 2-5 seniors per year abroad to work in human rights, the ENGAGE Uganda summer program which sense 20 students per year to partner with Ugandan nonprofits, and a variety of other short term immersion and student project support initiatives.
![]() Youth Interfaith Book Campaign in the Philippines |
![]() 100s Mothers Literacy Program |
![]() Teaching handcrafts to 20 women in Argentina |
Marcelo Schnock - Director
Marcelo is a Business and Sociology grad student in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He has travelled around his country for 8 years now, trying to understand the problematics of his country and designing practical solutions for specific issues. He has worked for different NGO's, such as CISV Building global friendship, and Cimientos, an Argentine organisation working for equal education opportunities
Elena Salazar - In Sight Manager
Elena Salazar was born in Tucumán and has dedicated her whole life to education. She is now the school director at the community of Palominos, and the community builder at Monteagudo. Elena is a natural leader, she motivates and inspires people around her and serves as a role model for the community.
Nathaniel Whittemore , Director
Founded in 2006
Employees: 2
Volunteers: 10
Budget (2008): 250,000
Budget (2007): 250,000
Maximum Budget: 250,000
Overhead: 40%
Other funding sources: Private donors, Northwestern University, Program Fees
Religious Affiliation: none