Celebrate Youth Leadership at GK's Annual Gala
Global Kids’ Annual Gala is a premier evening of inspiration and impact, bringing together leaders, educators, and changemakers to support our mission of empowering youth to become engaged global citizens. Held at the Council on Foreign Relations Harold Pratt House in Manhattan, this elegant seated dinner and program on the evening of June 18th, 2025 will celebrate the resilience, achievements, and aspirations of the young people we serve. Through compelling stories and powerful reflections, the evening will highlight our transformative work while raising critical funds to ensure that the thousands of students we serve across New York City and Washington, D.C. have access to the knowledge, opportunities, and support they need to lead and thrive in an interconnected world.
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact development@globalkids.org.
WHEN
Wednesday, June 18th, 2025
6:00 PM – Cocktail Reception
7:00 PM – Seated Dinner & Program
WHERE
Council On Foreign Relations
Harold Pratt House
58 East 68th Street
New York, NY 100165
CONTACT US
S. Derek Carroll, VP of Development
derek.carroll@globalkids.org
212-226-2116
Erin Mitchell, Individual Engagement Manager
erin.mitchell@globalkids.org
Global Kids Gala Honoree Gregory Meeks:
A Legacy of Leadership & Service
The Global Kids Annual Gala is one of our most meaningful events of the year, bringing together leaders, educators, and supporters to celebrate the achievements of our youth and advance our mission. This year’s event, which will be held on June 18 at the Council on Foreign Relations Harold Pratt House, will feature an inspiring program recognizing the young people we serve as well as our distinguished honorees – including Congressman Gregory W. Meeks, who represents New York’s Fifth Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Congressman Gregory W. Meeks, a proud East Harlem native and son of Great Migration immigrants, has dedicated his career to justice, equity, and community empowerment. Inspired by civil rights leaders, he earned degrees from Adelphi University and Howard University, setting the foundation for his leadership in public service. Currently Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and senior member of the House Financial Services Committee, Meeks champions economic inclusion, civil rights, and global cooperation. He has played a key role in securing investments for infrastructure, affordable housing, and education across New York City, with transformative projects in Jamaica and Far Rockaway.
As we prepare for the next generation of global citizens, we are honored to celebrate a leader whose work powerfully aligns with our mission to educate, inspire, and mobilize youth to lead in today’s interconnected and ever-changing world.
YOUR IMPACT
$10,000: Sponsors a year of Global Citizenship Programming for one Global Kids school
$5,000: Sponsors a two-week international travel experience for a Global Kid
$3,500: Sponsors a Global Kid’s participation in the Foreign Affairs, Racial Justice, or Women’s Justice Institutes
$1,350: Sponsors a Global Kid’s college tour
$1,000: Sponsors a school’s attendance at the Global Kids’ Annual Youth Conference
$500: Sponsors college guidance support for one Global Kid
$350: Provides a year of essential supplies for a Global Kid
$100: Provides a month of after-school programming for a Global Kid
$50: Provides a month of nutritious meals and snacks for a Global Kid attending our out-of-school-time programs