Dear Friend, When Thandi first came to Global Kids in tenth grade, she came to fulfill a community service requirement. What she discovered instead was a world far bigger than the one she had ever imagined. Drawn to Global Kids’ focus on global affairs and social justice, she became deeply engaged—returning year after year as a youth leader during the school year and summers. Before joining Global Kids, Thandi had never considered a future in sustainability or environmental w

With the season of giving upon us, we are proud to share recent moments that showcase the creativity, leadership, and curiosity thriving across our sites in New York City and Washington, D.C.

Check out images from the event below! Join us next year on Saturday, October 17th, 2026. THANK YOU to ResortsWorld and all of our donors for supporting this event!

YMI is a group-based mentoring program that supports high school–aged young men as they build confidence, leadership skills, and concrete plans for their future. As a mentor, you’ll help guide students through conversations and activities centered on social-emotional learning, college and career readiness, financial literacy, global citizenship, and creative self-expression. Group mentoring with up to 8 students Meet twice per month starting now through June 2026 Mentors