We Believe in Three Big Ideas

First, that most young people are filled with positive curiosity and energy, respond to challenges that interest them and find satisfaction in doing things well.

Second, that schools and school systems around the world can learn from each other.

Third, that many young people respond best when learning-by-doing.

What We Do to Support Those Ideas

We design practical, hands-on education programs for use in secondary and tertiary schools by students and their teachers. Some countries have integrated our programs into their national curricula. Some have adapted them to suit their needs. Some are used as supplementary after-school programs.

The programs are designed to first train teachers in how to use our materials so they in turn can help their students develop the skills they will need in their careers. These include practice in researching topics unfamiliar to them; practice in the communications skills essential in today’s economy; practice in working in teams.

For 25 years, Global Initiatives administered a global education program, The Global Travel & Tourism Partnership (GTTP), which serves some 700,000 students. In 2020 GI relocated the program’s headquartes from the USA to London to a new charity devoted solely to GTTP. GI’s president, Dr. Nancy Needham, now serves as an advisor to the GTTP Board of Directors. Courses developed by GI continue to be used by GTTP member schools in fifteen countries.