By Sylvia Wong | Education Program Manager
Through speaker presentations, student workshops, and after school clubs, GCC engaged 1,440 students in the NY and Chicago area to explore, speak out, and take action on various global poverty issues.
In New York, GCC brought over 95 students from nine high schools together for a collaborative day exploring the theme of "Displacement: Fleeing Harm, Finding Home" for the 8th Annual NY Global Summit Workshop. Students worked with Concern field staff to explore solutions to the displacement crises in the Philippines, South Sudan, Syria, and Haiti.
In Chicago, GCC worked with over 75 students from six high schools to explore the theme of "Women and Girls: The Key to the Future" for the 3rd Annual Chicago Student Workshop. Students learned about the state of women and girls in the developing world and identified solutions across a number of sectors that would improve the lives of women and girls in poverty.
GCC also faciliated a number of workshops on "Dreams for a Better Future", encouraging students to think about how they can make a difference in the lives of others using their passions and interests. Students made inspiration boards and wrote messages of hope on their arms for a collection of dream photos to share with others.
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