Global Kids educates, inspires and mobilizes youth to become global citizens
who are positively engaged in the world and are prepared for their future.

WHAT WE DO

School-Based Programs

Our community school strategy integrates academics, health and wellness, social services, and expanded learning opportunities. We create supportive environments that help students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally through collaborative planning and community-based partnerships.

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Out-of-School Time

We offer a variety of after-school and summer programs, including our flagship Power of Citizenry program. These initiatives engage students in leadership development, international affairs, and civic participation outside of regular school hours.

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College & Career Readiness

Global Kids' Workforce & Job Readiness programs are designed to equip young people with the essential skills, knowledge, and experiences needed to successfully navigate the world of work and achieve their career goals.

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IMPACT BY THE NUMBERS

14K

Youth Served
Annually

31 School Sites in
New York City + Washington, D.C.

97%

Of GK participants submitted at least one college application

OUR PARTNER SCHOOLS

Global Kids thoughtfully partners with schools to offer an array of services and programs that advance school goals and fulfill our mission to develop active global citizens who are prepared to engage and succeed in our ever-changing world.

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🌍 We asked 3 @johnadamshsnyc students one question: “What does Earth Day mean to you?” Here’s what they had to say. 💚 #EarthDay #JohnAdams #StudentVoices #EarthDay2026

While most people were resting this spring break, GK students were working — and we mean that in the best possible way.

From April 8–10, young leaders gathered for the GK Spring Break Leadership Institute. Three days of hands-on workshops, green career exploration, community building, and a trip to the United Nations to see global climate policy in action.

These students didn’t just learn about climate change. They took action on it.
This is what GK youth leaders do. They use every opportunity — even spring break — to build the skills, knowledge, and community needed to create real change.

We are so proud of every single one of them. 🌱
#SpringBreakInstitute #GlobalKids #YouthLeaders #ClimateAction #GKAllDay Leadership YoungActivists GlobalCitizens ClimatLeaders NYCYouth

Youth Voice Week Continues.

NYC Youth Advisory Council students are building a citywide advocacy project focused on improving school restroom conditions 🗽 While research is still in progress, youth are actively engaging peers and recruiting voices across the city to share experiences and perspectives. Together, they’re working to highlight challenges and drive meaningful change in schools.
#youthvoices #gkallday #civicaction

During Youth Voice Week, we’re spotlighting Global Kids students who turned service into purpose through their partnership with Campaign Against Hunger. While volunteering, youth supported food distribution efforts and learned more about the realities of food insecurity in their own communities.

Through these video reflections, students share what they witnessed, what they learned, and why speaking up and showing up matters. Their voices highlight the power of empathy, civic responsibility, and youth leadership in creating stronger, more connected communities.

Because when young people use their voices, they help drive meaningful change!
#gkallday #youthvoiceweek

We’re kicking off Youth Voice Week by celebrating the energy, creativity, and leadership of our young people as they prepare for the Annual Youth Conference. ✨

At the retreat, students came together for a powerful weekend of practicing facilitation skills, planning workshops, hiking, and building community through games and campfire bonding — all in preparation to lead and make their voices heard.

One standout moment? The crowd-favorite No Talent Talent Show — full of laughter, confidence, and unforgettable memories that showed just how vibrant youth voice can be.

#gkallday #YouthVoiceWeek #YouthLeadership #AnnualYouthConference

D.C. students from Benjamin Banneker Academic High School participated in an all-day service experience with Sasha Bruce Youthwork, exploring the realities of youth homelessness and supporting residents through cooking, organizing activities, and sharing messages of encouragement.

The day was a powerful reminder that youth leadership starts with understanding community needs and taking action to support one another. As well as a reminder of how @sashabruceyouth and Global Kids are both working for a world where our youth are protected.
#servicelearning #youthleadership

🎓 The future is closer than you think! Our D.C. youth leaders recently took a major step toward their academic journeys, touring Johns Hopkins University, Morgan State University, Bowie State University, and the University of Maryland. From sitting in on admissions conversations to exploring campus dining halls, these students got a real taste of college life — and the opportunities waiting for them. 🌍✨ #GlobalKids #YouthLeaders #CollegeBound #GlobalCitizens #PreparedForTheFuture

In honor of Women’s History Month, we had the chance to sit down with Mackenzie and Wida Amir, as part of Global Kids’ ‘Women Behind the Mission’ series. Our conversation was a meaningful reminder of why this work matters, from the power of youth leadership to the importance of using your voice. I’m grateful to be part of a community that continues to learn from and uplift young leaders every day!#gkallday #empowerment #youthdevelopment

This Women’s History Month, Kareena, from Bronx Aerospace, reminded us that honoring women’s progress also means addressing the work still ahead. She spotlighted the gender pay gap and why fairness in pay is a matter of justice.

GK youth are continuing to dig deeper, connecting women’s history to larger social issues and using their voices to push for change. Learning history is just the beginning. Equity is the goal!

#gkallday #womenshistorymonth #socialjustice #

Students from @johnadamshsnyc , Madisyn and Fiyin, shared what Women’s History Month means to them. Young people discuss and learn from one another about the impact of important cultural observances, holidays, and themes with Global Kids. This month at JAHS, students helped shine a light on the important people in their own lives as well as women they look up to.
Moments at school like these create space for young people to express themselves, build confidence, and honor the leaders who inspire them. ✨
#WomensHistoryMonth #YouthVoice #GlobalKids

Leadership can take many forms, such as caring for people, speaking up for justice, and helping communities grow.

This Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting inspirational leaders at the local and global level, leaders like Phara Souffrant Forrest, a leader who continues to uplift Brooklyn and advocate for the rights and well-being of New Yorkers.

In this video, Assemblymember Souffrant Forrest speaks in the New York State Assembly on a resolution recognizing Black History Month in New York State, honoring the history, resilience, and contributions of Black communities. Her voice is a reminder that civic leadership and community advocacy matter.

#WomensHistoryMonth #GKAllDay #BlackHistoryMonth #WomenInLeadership

This #ThrowbackThursday we’re taking a look through the Global Kids archives, revisiting the faces, memories, and milestones that have shaped our community over the years.

Each photo tells a story of leadership, growth, friendship, and the powerful voices of the young women who have walked through our doors. From big moments to everyday breakthroughs, these memories remind us of the lasting impact they continue to have in their communities and beyond.

Today we celebrate the spirit, courage, and brilliance of the young women who have been part of the Global Kids story.

#YouthLeadership #YoungWomenLeaders #CommunityImpact #GKAllDay

From Shaw Library to the DC Council!

Flashback Friday! Global Kids youth leaders from Benjamin Banneker High School took their leadership beyond the classroom and testified before the DC Council in support funding afterschool programs. They shared how afterschool programs and Out of School Time (OST) activities have shaped their confidence, expanded their global perspective, and prepared them to lead in their communities.
When we say GK youth use their voices, we mean it.

@dcactionyouth @learn24dc
#civicaction #youthvoice #dccitycouncil

This School Social Work Week, we’re celebrating and recognizing the incredible social workers who support and uplift young people every single day. 💙

At Global Kids, we’re especially grateful for the social work interns who are beginning their journeys while working alongside GK youth.

We’re proud to work alongside social workers in our schools and communities who help amplify youth voices and ensure students have the care and support they deserve.

Thank you for the work you do, the heart you bring, and the futures you help shape.

#schoolsocialworkweek

Congratulations to two of our Global Kids participants from @bronx_aerospace_hs on their acceptance into SEO Scholars!

@seoscholarsnyc is a free, long-term academic program that supports public high school students in preparing for and succeeding in college. Being selected is a meaningful achievement and reflects the focus and effort they’ve put in.

We’re grateful to have been part of their journey through the application process, providing guidance, encouragement, and time to prepare for this next step. Opportunities like this show what can happen when young people are supported and given the space to grow.

Getting involved in Global Kids means learning about opportunities like this and having a community that helps you pursue them. We’re committed to making sure every young person has the tools, confidence, and support to become the strongest GK leader they can be.

We’re proud of you both and excited to see what’s ahead. 💙
#SEOScholars #AcademicExcellence #FutureLeaders #GKallday

Women’s History Month invites us to look at leadership through a broader lens, one shaped by courage, innovation, resistance, and vision. Around the world, women have transformed movements, policies, communities, and culture, often while navigating systems not built for them.

Throughout this month, Global Kids youth will explore women in global leadership, elevate participant voices, and engage with stories that challenge us to think critically about power, equity, and representation.
Because understanding women’s history isn’t just about looking back, it’s about shaping what leadership looks like next. 💜 
#WomensHistoryMonth #GlobalLeadership #YouthVoices

We’re honored to be featured in @patch highlighting young people from Crispus Attucks Elementary School. C.S. 21 students honored Black history through songs of struggle and triumph.

Through music, youth explored resistance, resilience, and the power of voice, connecting historic movements to the world they’re navigating today.

Read the full feature at the linktr.ee in our bio.
#BlackHistoryMonth #YouthVoice #CivicEducation #BrooklynYouth

Black History is local, national, and global, and so is the fight for justice.

Fannie Lou Hamer showed us what courage looks like. What would you speak up for today? #BHM

Today we honor Reverend Jesse Jackson, a trailblazer for justice, voting rights, and economic equity. His courage, faith, and vision opened doors for generations, and his legacy continues to inspire young people to dream, lead, and take action. Rev. Jackson made one request that we will continue to require our Global Kids., “I just wants young America to do me one favor, just one favor: exercise the right to dream.”

We’re back @cs21.brooklyn with our Youth Speak series, hearing from young people in NYC and DC. Logan a Global Kids leader, reflects on Black History Month and those who inspire him! #YouthSpeak #GKAllDay #BlackHistoryMonth

Black history is living, learning, and shining through our scholars every day.

Crispus Attucks Elementary School, Community School 21, presents “The Living Library,” where students performed, shared their talents, and celebrated Black history and culture in powerful ways.

Huge thanks to the CS21 community, @artsinblue_ for your amazing work and to @news12bk for highlighting these incredible moments. This is what youth voice and joy look like.

@nyc_commschools
#BlackHistoryMonth #YouthVoice #CS21 #GKAllDay

We're back @cs21.brooklyn with our Youth Speak series, hearing from young people in NYC and DC. Kamari, a Global Kids leader, reflects on Black History Month and those who inspire him! #YouthSpeak #GlobalKids #BlackHistoryMonth #NYCYouth #YouthVoices

Congratulations to Sandra Escamilla-Davies on her appointment as Commissioner of DYCD! 🎉

Sandra’s leadership, deep commitment to youth development, and community-centered approach have shaped the field for decades. From strengthening community schools to advancing systems that meet young people where they are, her impact is undeniable.

As Global Kids Executive Director Dominique Jones shared, “Many of us committed to our city's youth have been taught and mentored by Sandra, and we are thrilled that she is now positioned as Commissioner to pour her commitment, expertise, and care into building an even stronger and more impactful DYCD.”

We’re excited for what’s ahead and proud to partner in this next chapter.

Read the full article to learn more about Sandra Escamilla-Davies and the leaders whose work has long supported NYC communities: https://bit.ly/4cfJDuR

#YouthDevelopment #CommunityLeadership #DYCD #NYCYouth #LeadershipInAction

We stopped by @ps96act to hear from Global Kids leaders in Kindergarten through 2nd grade share their thoughts on kindness and love. 💕 The Student Council teamed up with K–2 classes to create heartfelt Valentine’s cards for seniors across East Harlem, spreading joy to a local senior center just in time for Valentine’s Day. Shout-out to Ndeye, our Student Council President, for leading the interviews and to Ms. Jada, our dedicated Community School Director, for her continued support. #KindnessMatters #ValentinesDay #StudentCouncil #GlobalKids #GKAllDay

Thank you to Assembly Member @amemeritatorres for visiting BSSWA last week.

We are overwhelmed with gratitude for her generous award of $40,000 in NYS discretionary funding, which will have a consequential impact on our students and school community.

We especially appreciated the time she spent meeting with our students, listening to their experiences, and engaging with them throughout her visit. Those moments of connection made the visit truly special.

Thank you, Assembly Member Emerita Torres, for your continued support, generosity, and for taking the time to connect with our BSSWA family.

#youthvoices #nycnonprofit #leadership #youthleadership #gkallday

Thank you Council on Foreign Relations for welcoming Global Kids youth from Washington, DC to its Daughters and Sons series, and to Chef José Andrés for sharing his experience responding to hunger during times of crisis. Hearing directly from leaders working on these issues helps make global challenges tangible and relevant to our young people. During MLK Month of Action, this experience reinforced the importance of leadership rooted in service.

As Chef Andrés reminded our youth, "real leadership begins when we choose to show up for one another, especially in moments of crisis."

@cfr_org @chefjoseandres @wckitchen
#ChefJoséAndrés #worldcentralkitchen #ForeignRelations #SocialImpact #daughtersandsons

We’re kicking off our Youth Speak series by hearing directly from young people in NYC and DC as they share their thoughts, experiences, and sources of inspiration. Let’s hear from Neomi, a young Global Kids leader from @cs21.brooklyn, as she reflects on Black History Month, the leaders who inspire her, and the joy, creativity, and community that shape her world.

This series is about listening to young people, honoring their voices, their truths, and their visions for the future. Tap in and hear what Black History and Black joy mean to her.

✨ Stay tuned for more youth voices throughout the month.

#gkallday #blackhistorymonth #youthvoice

Black History Month is a time to celebrate the achievements, culture, and contributions of Black communities, past and present. It is also a moment to learn, reflect, and uplift the voices shaping our world today. This month, young people at Global Kids are honoring Black history through celebration, storytelling, and reflection, recognizing its impact now and for generations to come.

#blackhistorymonth #gkallday

To honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Global Kids spent MLK Day of Service turning his values into action.

Students across our schools led discussions, participated in service projects like our canned food drive, and learned how their efforts can support their communities. Through hands-on activities, teach-ins, and open conversations, young people connected Dr. King’s legacy to their own lives and experiences.

From classrooms to special events, these moments showed that honoring Dr. King is about helping young people understand that leadership starts with action.

#mlkdayofservice #mlkday #gkallday #futureleaders #communityservices

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Global Kids educates, inspires and mobilizes youth to become global citizens who are positively engaged in the world and are prepared for their future.

14K

Youth Served Annually

31

School Sites in New York City + Washington, D.C.

97%

Of GK participants submitted at least one college application

OUR PARTNER SCHOOLS

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Global Kids educates, inspires and mobilizes youth to become global citizens
who are positively engaged in the world and are prepared for their future.

Youth Served
Annually

School Sites in
New York City + Washington, D.C.