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Welcome SYTA members!

SYTA Responsible Travel Committee, Peace Through Tourism, and Your Big Year® have partnered to empower young travelers to foster peace and develop global citizens.

The Global Citizens Education Program is a turnkey education program requiring no additional management: SYTA members simply offer it to their clients as a value added differentiator. For no cost, educators can access into educational resources to support before, during and after their travel. Through a 4-part program, educators gain tools to teach sustainable, responsible travel, preparing young travelers to make the most of their journey.

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, positioning SYTA members at the forefront of developing the next generation of global citizens.

What is the Program?

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There are 4 parts to the program once an educator has signed up to take a trip with a SYTA Tour Operator or booked a visit to your destination or venue.

Event Access:

There are multiple events that your classrooms can join including the most upcoming PenPal Virtual Exchange Sessions where small groups of youth connect for cross-cultural dialogue.

Dates for these sessions are May 5 | Sept 16 | Oct 15 | Nov 18 | Dec 2

The flagship event, the Global Citizen Challenge is a 4-day virtual event helps students approach their journey with intention and purpose happens in February each year.

Educators and their classes have automatic event entry to the PenPal Virtual Exchange Sessions and Global Citizens Challenge by submitting thisform here.

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Study Guide: An educator’s classroom guide with learning activities on global citizenship and fostering peace between communities and cultures. Guide available upon registration.

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

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Peace-Building Activities: Educators candownloadan activity sheet designed for teens with 4-easy steps their students can take while they travel or in their community to foster peace based on the “Traveling with CARE” framework:

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.

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This program has been launched in partnership with the following organizations:

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