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 as 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.

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The management of Lyceum International School, Kurunegala proudly announces that the Team Leader of Lyceum International School, Kurunegala Global Social Leaders, Evon Weeraparakrama has been selected as the only Sri Lankan delegate for the Youth Connection Session of the Global Social Leaders Festival 2022.

The Global Social Leaders Movement UK is based on the vision of a society where all organizations are led by socially conscious people, where every young person makes the transition into adulthood with the necessary foundations for their future.

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During the journey of GSL, Lyceum Kurunegala received the Junior Standout Award for three consecutive years. The current team got through to the semi-finals and are currently waiting to hear the outcome of the competition, and who will be selected as the winners at the GSL Festival this year.

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We are excited announce our second speaker for this summer's GSL World Catalyst, taking place from the 27th-29th July 🗣 Introducing... Anjali Sarker ‼️ You can find out more about her below. There are 5 days remaining to book onto the course, visit our website to secure your place!

⭐️ Anjali is currently a Programme Director at the Global Leadership Challenge, a joint initiative of University of Oxford and St Gallen Symposium, dedicated to the cultivation of character and responsible leadership among tomorrow’s leaders. She is a social innovation expert and development practitioner with seven years of experience in leading projects that empower people in low-income communities, with a special focus on youth and women. Previously she worked at BRAC, one of the largest development organisations in the world, to bring digital financial services to one million rural women in Bangladesh. In addition to her work in international development, she is a Dalai Lama Fellow, a New Voices Fellow at the Aspen Institute, and has served as a Global Shaper at the World Economic Forum. She completed an MSc in Inequalities and Social Science at the London School of Economics and Political Science and holds an MBA from the University of Oxford.

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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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GSL GLOBAL GOALS COMPETITION

FINAL SUBMISSION FORM IS NOW OPEN

GSL FESTIVAL @Home

MAKING THE LOCAL GLOBAL

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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.

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?

  • Students aged 11 - 17

  • Teachers and Educators

  • Socially conscious leaders

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.

Please share this opportunity with your networks. All schools are welcome to join the GSL movement.