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.
Celebrating our young CAS leaders. Congratulations on your globalgoalsyouth prize! Youth voices, youth led action becoming outstanding global citizens.
#gslgoals
#AngloExcelence
#theangloway
What a year it has been for Global Social Leaders 💭 Despite COVID-19, ongoing lockdowns, and school closures, the GSL movement has continued to grow and is stronger than ever 💪✊
Across the world 2,700 young people (😱) took part in our programmes and competition, taking positive action through their own social action projects and creating local and global change.
2021 looked a little something like this...
🌎 Ongoing - GSL Global Goals Competition
🪐 February - GSL World Catalyst @ Home
🇰🇷 March - Chadwick International GSL Catalyst
🎪 June - GSL Festival @ Home
☀️ July - GSL Summer of Change
🎨 October - Creative Bravery Festival
🌳 November - COP26 & COBIS GSL World Catalyst
If you took part in the competition, one of these programmes, or attended the festival... thank you. Thank you for being a valued member of the GSL movement, you have made this years strides possible! 🙏
#globalsocialleaders #gslgoals #gslcatalyst #2021roundup #theyearinreview
This is the story of Ghaith. Ghaith was a ten year old boy from Aleppo, Syria. At the age of six, his town was demolished by Syrian forces who bombed the area suspecting the presence of rebels. As they tried to flee, he was forced to witness his little sister’s death, as his own home collapsed over her. He and his family had to leave everything behind and go to a refugee camp at the Syrian-Jordanian border, the Zaatari Camp, where they stayed there for three years during which his father lost a battle to malaria. At the age of nine, he was moved yet again to a town with shared houses for refugees. At around the same time, the ISG Schools District sponsored a trip to the Compassion Summit. We met Ghaith when he was 9 years old in the Compassion Summit. He had an upbeat personality with a lot of hope despite everything he went through. He’d always crack jokes and try to make things funny. He had a huge amount of passion for Football and Art. As part of our project, we attempted to reconnect with Ghaith this year, to have him share his story to the world. We were met with the news that he passed away from fever as his mother couldn’t afford his medicine. Ghaith should’ve been saying these words. Ghaith should’ve been the one sharing his own story.
So having said his story, we vow never to forget his smile, his interests, and his dreams. We stand in solidarity, and in a moment of silence, in the name of Ghaith. #gslgoals
إن لله و إن إليه راجعون.
We apologize for the multiple reposts of this video, there has been many technical difficulties with uploading it.
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
Işıkkent Eğitim Kampüsü olarak son 3 yıldır Birleşmiş Milletler’in sosyal sorumluluk projesi kapsamında ve uluslararası çapta yürütmekte olduğu Global Social Leaders – Küresel Toplum Liderleri programının resmi üyesiyiz. 2030 yılına kadar ulaşılması hedeflenen sürdürülebilir kalkınma hedefleri için ortaokul ve lise öğrencilerimizden oluşan ekipler, evrensel sorunlara sürdürülebilir çözümler bulmak ve harekete geçmek için canla başla çalışıyorlar. Geçtiğimiz dönem gerçekleştirdikleri projeler ile 18 farklı ülkeden, 300’den fazla öğrenci ekibiyle yarıştılar. 2023 Haziran ayının sonunda Future Foundations ve Wellington Leadership Institution tarafından açıklanan sonuçlarda ise;
• Efe Büyükkarcı, Diba Taşkaya, Ela Koçak, Demir Oray, Tuner Aktekin, Yalın Kanlıbaş ve Çınar Ayla’nın üyesi olduğu All Matters ekibimiz 4,10 ve 17 no’lu sürdürülebilir kalkınma hedeflerinden yola çıkarak, dezavantajlı öğrencilerin eğitimde fırsat eşitliğini yakalayabilmesi amacıyla EÇEV ile ortaklaşa gerçekleştirdiği projelerinde 10 hafta boyunca hafta sonları ilkokul öğrencilerine ders verdiler. Bu projeyle ekibimiz ‘Impact Commendation Award’ yani ‘En Etki Bırakan Proje’ ödülünün sahibi oldu.
• Zeynep Başer, Su Yazıcı, Ayşe Kurt, Ela Mccallum, Bade Soybakış ve Berat Arda Akbaş’ın üyesi olduğu Gaia Couture ekibimiz,12 ve 13 no’lu sürdürülebilir kalkınma hedeflerinden yola çıkarak temiz, bakımlı ve iyi durumda olan okul eşyalarının yeni sahipler bulması için hayata geçirdikleri I-Second yani Işıkkent İkinci El Dükkânı projesiyle “Sustainability Commendation Award”, yani “Sürdürülebilirlik Takdir Ödülü” aldılar. Bu arada ikinci el dükkanımız, okulumuzda hizmet vermektedir.
• Marianna Kokkali, Lara Saybaşılı, Melis Itır Kaplan, Yağmur Tavus, Bora Tavus ve İpek Atlı’nın üyesi olduğu Mind the Waste ekibimiz,12 ve 13 no’lu sürdürülebilir kalkınma hedeflerinden yola çıkarak son 3 yıldır okuldaki yemek hazırlıklarından çıkan çiğ ve pişmiş gıda atıklarıyla yıl boyunca bokashi ve bahçe komposto çalışmalarını yürüttüler. DEVAMI İÇİN YORUMLARA TIKLAYINIZ 👇
#ışıkkenteğitimkampüsü
#gslgoals
globalsocialleaders
The GSL HIVE community hub 🐝 is a place for participants of our #gslcatalyst programmes to connect, support and share with their GSL friends 🤗 There are daily posts to spark inspiration ✨ and provide opportunities to discover all kinds of things that could help take their 30 days of action challenge to the next level!
If you took part in the COBIS GSL World Catalyst - you have been granted access & can join! Find the invitation link in your inbox 📬
#cobisleadershipweekend #globalsocialleaders #gslgoals #communityhub #dailyinspiration
#stopsingleuseplastic #bethechangeyouwanttosee #gslgoals #globalsocialleaders #pathwaysgurgaon
Photo Credits- ecokaari
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
Operation "Keep a Friend in School" is an initiative mainly to support and empower students of Luxuriant Academy, a specialised institution in Yenagoa catering to vulnerable children.
"Keep a Friend in School" is a project initiated by 'The Sustainable Helpers' of Potter's Touch High School, a Global Social Leaders (GSL) Competition group. This project underscores a commitment to advancing the unitednations Global Goals for Sustainable Development, particularly targeting SDG 1: No Poverty, SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being, SDG 4: Quality Education, SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, and SDG 17: Partnerships to Achieve the Goal.
#gslgoals #globalsocialleaders #globalgoals #sustainabledevelopment #sustainabledevelopmentgoals #wastemanagement #environment #leaders #potterstouchhighschool #bestplacetolearn #potterstouch #refiningforgreatness
📣 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
#gslcatalyst #globalsocialleaders #gslgoals #summerprogram #summerprogramme #internationalprogram #internationalprogramme #youthprogram #youthprogramme #youthdevelopment #socialleaders #globalcitizen #globalleaders
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
Laura from @thereefs_pcis @pcinternationalschool sharing why teamwork was so important to the initial success of their #globalgoals project 🤝🚀 Alongside five other youth activists, Laura spoke at the @creativebraveryfestival back in October ✨Their stories are a great source of inspiration for GSL competition teams and Catalyst participants - watch the full recording via the link in our bio 👆
#gslgoals #globalsocialleaders #gslcatalyst #inspiration #teamwork #companionship #collaboration #youthproject #youthdevelopment #leadership
Because I felt pretty cute yesterday 🥰 #stilllosingweight #exercise #gastricsleeve #gslgoals
✨🥱 #MondayMotivation 💪💥 The Red Lotus Project was founded by Atyantika as part of the GSL World Catalyst programme in February of this year.
The project is based in India & spreads awareness about improper disposal of menstrual waste & sustainable menstruation 🚺🩸
Follow their page to find out more about their story: @theredlotusproject
⚠️ 2 weeks remain until the independent challenge submission for COBIS GSL World Catalyst participants ⚠️
#globalsocialleaders #gslgoals #gslcatalyst #youthaction #youthproject #periodpower #menstruation
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.
In 2018, Lyceum International School, Kurunegala joined in the Global Social Leaders activities under the concepts of United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
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.
#GlobalSocialLeaders #FutureFoundations #UnitedNations #UnitedNationsSriLanka #lyceuminternationalschools #lyceumlife #LyceumKurunegala #prideofathugalpura #challengechangers #globalsocialleaders #gslgoals #gslfest
At the Creative Bravery Festival, Lukáš spoke about water consumption, and how it's a direct cause of the world's Co2 problem 💦 He took part in the 2020 COBIS GSL World Catalyst programme, and created an informational video on water scarcity.
Watch the full talk in full over on our YouTube channel 📺
@creativebraveryfestival @cobisorg #gslgoals #gslcatalyst #globalsocialleaders #cobis #creativebravery #waterscarcity
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 👏🏻💙🙌🏻
GSL graduation's are special events to celebrate and recognise the amazing achievements of those who took part in our courses and completed an independent social challenge. Next Thursday, we will reunite with young people from the COBIS GSL World Catalyst leadership weekend... and we can't wait! 🎓🥳🌟
@cobisorg #gslcatalyst #globalsocialleaders
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
Meet Global Social Leader, Titilola 🤝 Titilola took part in the @cobisorg GSL World Catalyst leadership weekend last November. Following the programme, as part of her independent social challenge, Titilola inspired children in a local school by giving a leadership talk with message about all of us having a leader within ✨ At the end of the talk, she handed out small packs of stationary to the children.
@daywatermancollege #gslgoals #gslcatalyst #globalsocialleader #leadership #socialaction #community
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.