Learning Framework
Our GSL programmes are designed using the principles of research-backed learning frameworks like Project-Based Learning, Design Thinking, and International Baccalaureate’s (IB) Service in Action and CAS.
what we do
Empowering students with a social leadership journey that sharpens their problem-solving, collaboration, and creative skills, all while enhancing their socio-emotional well-being. Here are 3 ways to get involved!
GSL Membership
- Take a whole school approach
- Students work in Teams to deliver a social action project
- Students get to engage in online sessions and get access to self-paced activities
- Register 2 Lead Teachers who get access to support and resources
- Register up to a 100 students
- Join a global network of schools in the Membership
GSL Catalyst Course
- An interactive 4-month social leadership course
- For interested students between the ages of 11-14 years
- A mix of virtual trainings with experienced facilitators and self-paced activities
- Students can join our November to March course
- Book a spot on the course directly for your students or share it with your parent community
GSL Accelerator Course
- An interactive 4-month social leadership course
- For interested students between the ages of 15-18 years
- A mix of virtual trainings with experienced facilitators and self-paced activities
- Students can join our November to March course
- Book a spot on the course directly for your students or share it with your parent community
Want to know more?
PARENTS
Discover how your child can join the Global Social Leaders (GSL) programme and develop essential skills while making a positive impact!
Teachers
Unleash Your Students’ Potential: Join the Global Social Leaders (GSL) Program for Skill-Building and Impact!
Students
Embark on an epic social leadership journey with GSL and make a real impact in your community!
Since 2013, we have grown the GSL movement in partnership with schools around the world.
Discover our impact for 2021-2022 by watching the video below.
Celebrating our young CAS leaders. Congratulations on your globalgoalsyouth prize! Youth voices, youth led action becoming outstanding global citizens.
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Vanessa took part in last summers GSL World Catalyst and was inspired to make a difference in her community 🤩 She helped to address the issue of food poverty in Hong Kong by volunteering at a local food bank, making food parcels, and creating an awareness infographic.
Through the Catalyst course, the GSL team provided Vanessa with the skills, knowledge and confidence she needed to start this project ⭐ By taking part in GSL, you will be empowered and supported to use your passions to enact REAL changes and make a positive difference.
Registration is NOW OPEN for this summers Catalyst programme, taking place 27-29 July ‼️ All places are currently being offered at an incredible early bird price 🐦💲
Find out more on our website, or drop us a DM if you have any questions.
@gsishk #gslgoals #globalsocialleaders #gslcatalyst #youthprogram #summerprogram #summercourse #globalgoals #youthaction #youthleadership #youthproject #beinspired #takeaction
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📣 BOOKINGS ARE NOW OPEN for this year's summer programme... GSL World Catalyst: Live from London! 🌎🙌
Are you aged 11-17? Passionate about wanting to make a positive difference to the world?... 💭✨
Well... this is an incredible opportunity for you to gain the skills, knowledge, tools and confidence you need to begin your social action journey and become a true global citizen. AND you'll meet like-minded people from across the globe who will become friends and supporters for life 🤗
Please note this is a virtual programme with an option for school groups to attend in-person in London. If you are taking part in the competition, you will have access to an exclusive coupon code that will give you money off! 💲
Link in bio 👆 Any questions, please email: gslcatalyst@future-foundations.co.uk
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Because I felt pretty cute yesterday 🥰 #stilllosingweight #exercise #gastricsleeve #gslgoals
Young people from 18 countries worldwide are coming together online to begin their transformational leadership journey as part of the upcoming GSL World Catalyst course, taking place from the 27th - 29th of July 🌎 Say hello in the comments if you're joining us! 👋
Dates for the next GSL Catalyst course are: 28th - 30th October 2022. To reserve a place, fill out the form linked in our bio.
#gslcatalyst #globalsocialleaders #onlinecourse #youthcourse #leadership #leadershipcourse
Good news!! A group of students (Seniors) have made the semi final of the Global Social Leaders (GSL) Student Competition. There were 5135 students participating from over 663 different schools in 102 countries. Global Social Leaders (GSL) Student Competition focused on the United Nations’ Global Goals for Sustainable Development. The aim of the competition is to develop students’ understanding of global citizenship and how to turn their ideas into reality ✅ #gslgoals globalsocialleaders #Cbsm 👏🏻💙🙌🏻
CMath (Communauté Mathématique), from the International School of Ouagadougo in Burkina Faso, was this years' GSL Global Goals Competition winning project 🥳👏 Their team organised the first National Math Olympiad of their country and helped get less-fortunate young people in their community access to education 📝 Below they've described CMATH in their own words:
"CMath (from its full name “Communauté Mathématique”) is a non-profit organization whose aim is to promote mathematics and science education in Burkina Faso by giving chances for quality education to all. Our goals in organizing the first National Math Olympiad of our country include addressing the problem of gender stigmatization in STEM fields and creating a broader universal acceptance of scientific disciplines in our community."
👉 Follow their journey here: @cmathburkina
The team will be attending the GSL World Catalyst programme in less than two weeks time. We can't wait to connect and collaborate with them!
#gslgoals #globalsocialleaders #gslcatalyst #youthproject #STEM
We're counting down the days until the GSL Festival on the 17th of June! 🎪 Today our 17 DAYS OF ACTION campaign continues, showcasing GSL projects addressing SDG 3: Good Health and Wellbeing 🙏 The following teams are featured in this post:
⭐ Sanitary Sisters from Westside Middle School Academy
⭐ Dandelous from Sekolah Pelita Bangsa Cirebon
⭐ The Markhors from Millennium Education Future World School
⭐ Holistic'ealers from GEMS Our Own English High School, Dubai
⭐ Mental Health Notebook from Eton College
⭐ FitCom from Global Indian International School, SMART Campus
⭐ MSLMX from Colegio Interamericano
Click the link in our bio now to register!
#gslfest #gslgoals #globalsocialleaders #globalgoals #sdgs #2030now #sdg3 #virtualevent #onlineevent #youthvoices #changemakers #registernow #registrationopen #youthfestival #internationalfestival
Places on the GSL World Catalyst programme are currently being offered at an incredible discounted rate ‼️
Join us and other young people from around the world from the 27-29 July 🙏☀️ share the opportunity with your parent/guardian or your teacher... and book today! Link in bio.
If you have any questions please get in touch via DM or gslcatalyst@future-foundations.co.uk ✉️
#gslcatalyst #globalsocialleaders #gslgoals #youthprogram #summerprogram #earlybird #development #youthdevelopment #leadership #youthleader #youthleadership #servicelearning #opportunity
GSL project, ReCharge, created solar-powered lamps 💡 out of waste plastic bottles and distribute several thousand for free to people living in nearby slums. Check out their blog post on the GSL website to find out more! #globalsocialleaders #gslgoals #sustainability
Several young leaders who've taken part in Global Social Leaders programmes have gone on to do great things in life 👣✨ Our courses equip youth with the skills, knowledge, values and confidence needed to take that leap of faith, follow their passions and create an impact... 🌎
Towards the end of last year, 14-year-old Vedhant Anand, who participated in the GSL Summer Catalyst @ Home in 2020, was recognised as an @edenprojectcornwall Changemaker, for his work on raising awareness of the educational charity.
Find out more via the link in our bio 👀
#globalsocialleaders #gslgoals #gslcatalyst #changemaker #edenproject #youthproject #alumni
This is incredible opportunity for Piper and her teammates to meet, listen and learn from Andi Sullivan! What an incredible role model! Thank you for taking the time and enduring the cold. #uswnt #andisullivan #drewskundrich #girlacademy #paclassics #gslgoals #youthsoccer
Today we're welcoming 109 students from 44 schools in 21 countries to the first day of this summer's #GlobalSocialLeaders World Catalyst course! 🌍✨
An exciting day is planned, with an inspirational guest speaker delivering the second session focused on leadership and how participants can channel their energy in pursuit of social change.
Comment below with a 👋 if you are joining us!
Find out more about our student courses on our website.
#gslcatalyst #gslgoals #studentcourse #onlinecourse #day1 #leadership #socialchange
We are excited to announce that this year’s virtual GlobalSocialLeaders (GSL) Festival @ Home, delivered by Future Foundations and the Wellington Leadership and Coaching Institute, is on 18th and 19th June 2020. ⠀
The festival is set to be filled with inspiration that celebrates youth voices and gives young people and those who want to inspire the next generation, the tools to create transformational social change.⠀
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Find out more via the link in our bio.
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#GSLFest #GSLGoals #BuildBackBetter
We are excited announce our first speaker for this summer's GSL World Catalyst programme, taking place from the 27th-29th July. Introducing... Rijve Arefin! 🙌 Find out more about him below. There is still time to book onto the programme, visit our website to secure your place 😎
⭐️ Rijve Arefin is a multi-award-winning community development practitioner and a dedicated youth activist. He has been named a Forbes 30 Under 30 and highlighted as the Featured Honoree for Social Impact. He also received The Diana Award—the most prestigious accolade a young person can receive for their humanitarian work, continuing Princess Diana’s legacy. He worked at the United Nations Global Compact as the Target Gender Equality Programme Advisor. He is the Co-Founder and Co-Chair of Awareness 360, a global youth-led organization that has impacted over 1.1 million individuals through community service work across six continents and operates in more than 30 countries. He is a Royal Commonwealth Society Fellow, the Director and Curator of multiple TEDx events, a member of the Commonwealth Students’ Association’s Asia Regional Committee, a Global Youth Ambassador of Theirworld UK, a US State Department Alumnus, an Observer Research Foundation Alumnus, a Partner & Facilitator at UNDP Youth Co:Lab Movers Programme and is involved with several other international organizations. He co-designed the Youth Action Lab for grassroots activists in the capacity of a Youth Development Consultant at South Africa-based CIVICUS, the world’s largest civil society organization.
#gslcatalyst #gslgoals #speaker #speakerannouncement #youthprogram #leadership
You're invited! #GlobalSocialLeaders is hosting a series of webinars from the 16th-25th September to celebrate the evolved GSL Global Goals Competition and #GlobalGoalsWeek 🙌
Each webinar will focus on a different SDG and feature students and teachers from the worldwide GSL movement. At the end of each session, there will be an opportunity for a Q&A and the GSL team will provide information on how schools, teachers, students and partners can join the GSL movement.
Join us to be inspired by youth projects taking action to help address the SDGs across the globe ✨🌎
View the full schedule and register via Zoom on our website - link in bio!
#gslgoals #GlobalGoals #youthaction
Do something purposeful with your summer break, and join us on the GSL World Catalyst programme this July 🙏☀️
🌎 make meaningful global connections with other young people from around the world
🧠 strengthen your wellbeing and resilience to support you in your day-to-day life
🚀 be empowered to plan and implement a project that you are passionate about
The 3-day course is taking place from 27-29 July online, will be followed by a 30-day period of action.
⭐️ Share this opportunity with your friends, parents and teachers ⭐️
If you have any questions get in touch at: gslcatalyst@future-foundations.co.uk or DM us
#gslgoals #gslcatalyst #globalsocialleaders #summerprogam #youthprogram #onlinecourse #onlineprogram #leadership #wellbeing #resilience
We're on day 11 of our 17 DAYS OF ACTION campaign, counting down to the GSL Fest on 17th June. Check out this collage of GSL projects addressing #SDG11: Sustainable Cities and Communities 🏙 The following teams are featured in this post:
⭐ Sustainable Evolution from Jayshree Periwal International School
⭐ Sustainers Era from Shiv Nadar School
⭐ Project Hydr'o'port from GEMS Our Own English High School, Dubai
⭐ GREEN from Shenzhen College of International Education
REGISTER NOW!
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There is just 1️⃣ week left to book your place on the #GSLCatalyst at a the discounted Early Bird price!
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to develop your #leadership skills, meet likeminded young people from around the world and inspire each other to create positive change in your communities! 🌎🙌
The Catalyst Course will be running from 28th-30th July. Go to the link in our bio to book your place now!
Any Questions? Email us at social.leaders@future-foundations.co.uk
#GlobalSocialLeaders #Changemakers #YouthSocialAction #GlobalGoals
GSL GLOBAL GOALS COMPETITION
FINAL SUBMISSION FORM IS NOW OPEN
GSL FESTIVAL @Home
MAKING THE LOCAL GLOBAL
Watch all recorded sessions
Global Social Leaders is a chance for young people to change the world for the better through social action and personal development.
The GSL programmes are transformational leadership experiences delivered by Future Foundations and the Wellington Leadership and Coaching Institute that bring together young people from across the world who are driven to make social change on a global scale.
From joining our free Global Goals competition to attending the prestigious World Summit everyone can find a way to get involved in Global Social Leaders. Choose your path below.
GSL | FREE COMPETITION
The GSL Global Goals competition develops students’ understanding of global citizenship and helps to turn their ideas into reality. If you are a young person or a teacher looking for an exciting new challenge click learn more.
GSL | CATALYST
Welcome To GSL
Global Social Leaders is a chance for young people to change the world for the better through social action and personal development.
The GSL programmes are transformational leadership experiences delivered by Future Foundations and the Wellington Leadership and Coaching Institute that bring together young people from across the world who are driven to make social change on a global scale.
Catalysts are our three- or five-day programmes held in schools and colleges around the world. If you are working in a school and are looking for a great training programme for students and staff click learn more.
GSL | WORLD SUMMIT
This is a prestigious annual 12-day residential programme at Wellington College in the UK. If you are a parent looking for a transformational leadership experience for your child (age 11-17) click learn more.
All you need for the GSL Festival @Home
What is the the GSL Festival @home?
This years theme is Small Actions, Big Impact – focusing on how we can create ripple effects of change and harness our passions to make the world a better place. On the 17th and 18th of June 2021, participants will experience a mixture of inspirational speakers, interactive workshops and a showcase of international student-led projects, to develop the confidence, leadership and global understanding that promotes social harmony.
The GSL Festival @Home is unique, interactive, and filled with inspiration. It celebrates youth voice and gives students and educators the tools to create transformational social change. We will be sharing how 2,300+ young people from 76 countries have been achieving the United Nation’s Global Goals and shining a spotlight on those that have gone above and beyond. We will celebrate and support youth led action.
What continues to be a globally challenging time a year into the Decade of Action, we will focus on how we can continue to build back better.
This festival is for young people, educators, parents and leaders. It’s for everyone that believes in the positive power of people to be leaders in their lives and society. Join us from your home, your school, your community, your office – and be part of the GSL movement
We will come together again as we build towards a brighter more sustainable future for all.
It is time to Think Globally, Act Socially and Start Now.
Contributors of the GSL Festival @Home
Who is attending?
Please note, the registration is now closed
If you haven’t registered for the event you can tune in to all of our live stream. To find out which sessions are being live streamed check out the timetables below.
GSL Inspire
- Are you a student who is passionate about global issues?
- Have you run a social action project that you are proud of?
- Have you got a great idea that you want to share with the world?
If you answered yes to any of those questions we would love to hear from you. We are currently looking for students who would like to speak at the GSL Festival.
Click on the button below to find out more information about this opportunity and register as a student speaker.
Over the course of two days, participants (students and teachers) will experience a mixture of inspirational speakers, a showcase of international student-led projects and interactive workshops to develop the confidence, leadership and global understanding that promotes social harmony.
We will be celebrating the effort and dedication of the 500 project teams that form this year’s Global Goals Competition cohort in over 105 countries and announcing a winner.
Following the Festival participants will be challenged to THINK GLOBAL and START a LOCAL project that addresses one or more of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. The SDGs are “the biggest attempt in the history of the human race to make the world a better place” and run across countries, religions, politics, conflicts, and generations.
We look forward to celebrating with you all and welcoming you to join the Global Social Leaders movement.