GLOBAL CITIZEN
EDUCATION PROGRAM
The Global Citizens education program is designed to prepare young travelers to make the most of their journey. For no cost, educators can access into educational resources to support before, during and after your travel. Through our Global Citizens program, students discover how travel connects them to the wider world and learn practical skills for cross-community/cultural engagement. Travelers explore what it means to be a responsible global citizen and how their attitudes and actions during travel can foster peace and understanding when traveling and at home.
Access activities and resources
Educational travel doesn’t begin when the plane takes off. The journey starts well before departure and continues long after. Whether it’s a school trip, cultural exchange, performance tour, or educational travel program, the Global Citizens Education Program helps educators and students make the most of every step along the way.
After your class registers for a trip with a SYTA tour operator, educators gain access to curated resources that support every stage of the journey.
Event Access: The Global Citizen Challenge (Feb 26-Mar 1) is a 4-day virtual event helps students approach their journey with intention and purpose. Educators and their classes have automatic event entry to the Global Citizens Challenge by submitting this form here.
Study Guide: An educator’s classroom guide with learning activities on global citizenship and fostering peace between communities and cultures. Guide available for download Jan 26.
Peace-Building Activities: Educators can download an activity sheet with 4-easy steps students can take while they travel to foster peace based on the “Traveling with CARE” framework:
CURIOSITY
Approach new places with open minds & questions, not assumptions
ACCEPTANCE
Embrace differences as opportunities for empathy & understanding
RESPECT
Honor local environments, communities and culture
ENGAGEMENT
Connect with people meaningfully & share your experiences
When students return, they can submit their impact from their journey to earn a “Peace Ambassador” Certificate for their "CARE" actions while traveling. Submit here.
This program has been launched in partnership with the following organizations:
