Global Education Week
Connected People for an Inclusive Planet
18 to 24 November 2024
Global Education helps learners to develop individual and collective responses to social, ecological, political, economic, and ethical issues of common concern. It mobilises commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and in particular SDG 4.7: Education for sustainable development and global citizenship.
The Global Education Week is part of iLEGEND III: Intercultural Learning Exchange through Global Education, Networking and Dialogue, Joint programme of the European Union and the Council of Europe: co-funded by the European Union and the Council of Europe and implemented by the North-South Centre of the Council of Europe. The campaign is implemented in participating countries by the Global Education Network.
It is an annual worldwide awareness raising initiative unfolding during the third week of November. It is a call to rethink our world together, using Global Education as a tool for solidarity and change and contribute to a more and sustainable and equitable world. In preparation and during the Week solutions are shared to rethink our habits and ways of living, spending, and consuming but also finding new ways of education and socialisation.
Following the same structure used in previous years (a specific theme focused on two of the five pillars of the 2030 Agenda), the 2024 annual theme focuses on the 2 Ps: People and Planet. The slogan for this 2024 edition is "Connected People for an Inclusive Planet."
Find inspiration
Feeling excited to join the Global Education Week, but not sure where to start from? Have a look at this news or at some of the initiatives that were organised in the past years.
Join a local initiative
To know more about the initiatives that are being planned in your country and choose which one(s) to join, contact your national coordinator.
Plan a new initiative
If you are looking to organise your own initiative and bring more people on board, here you can find some tips that may help you to plan the work.
Austria
Where do the initiatives take place?
All over the country and online.
Who can participate?
Educational organisations, schools, kindergartens.
Who coordinates the GEW in Austria?
Südwind is a national Non Governmental Organisation with a network of regional Global Education resource centres across Austria, with a strong focus and a long tradition in formal and non-formal Global (Citizenship) Education work (capacity building for teachers and educators, development of toolkits and educational resources, interactive workshops and exhibitions).
Where to find information on the initiatives?
On the website dedicated to the Global Education Week in Austria.
Contact person: Susanne LOHER
Azerbaijan
Where do the initiatives take place?
- A forum on the internationalisation of the Azerbaijani education system and on education opportunities for the international students in Azerbaijan will take place in Baku.
- Other initiatives will be held online.
Who can participate?
Students, researchers, other stakeholders.
Who coordinates the Global Education Week in Azerbaijan?
The State Agency for Science and Higher Education and the Royal Academy of Science International Trust (RASIT).
Where to find information on the initiatives?
For the forum, on the website of the State Agency for Science and Higher Education.
For online initiatives, on LinkedIn.
Contact person: Peyman ALMASOV
Belgium
Where do the initiatives take place?
All over Belgium and online.
Who can participate?
Anyone interested.
Who coordinates the Global Education Week in Belgium?
BeGlobal/ENABEL with the support of Acodev and Iteco.
BeGlobal is the expertise center for global citizenship education of Enabel, the development agency of Belgium’s federal government.
ACODEV is the French- and German-speaking federation of development cooperation associations. The federation brings together and represents 69 civil society organisations.
Where to find more information on initiatives?
On the website of BeGlobal
On the website of Acodev
Contact person : Isabelle VAN WESEL
Bulgaria
Who coordinates the Global Education Week in Bulgaria?
The Ministry of culture, who is responsible for the schools of art and culture and the cultural houses for activities of children and youth in the whole country.
Where to find information on the initiatives ?
On the Ministry of culture’s website.
Contact person: Ralitza BAZAYOVA
Croatia
Where do the initiatives take place?
Online and all over the country.
Who can participate?
Students, teachers, schools and other institutions.
Who coordinates the Global Education Week in Croatia?
The Centre for Peace Studies
Where to find information on the initiatives?
On the website of the Good initiative.
On the website of the Centre for Peace Studies
Contact person: Lana JURMAN
Cyprus
Where do the initiatives take place?
In national schools, all over the country.
Who can participate?
National schools mainly.
Who coordinates the Global Education Week in Cyprus?
CARDET, the Cyprus Pedagogical Institute and the Cyprus Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth
Contact persons: Andreas GEORGIOU I Michaela PROTOPAPA
Czech Republic
Where do the initiatives take place?
In various places around the country and online.
Who can participate?
Teachers and students/young people.
Who coordinates the GEW in the Czech Republic?
The Czech forum for Development Cooperation (FoRS), a platform for Czech non-governmental non-profit organisations and other non-profit entities that deal with development cooperation, global education and humanitarian aid. The FoRS platform was founded in 2002 and brings together 37 member and observer organisations. Together, they promote relevance of Czech and international foreign development cooperation. They strive to improve their effectiveness and positive impacts for the residents of developing and transitioning countries.
Where to find information on the initiatives?
On the website dedicated to the Global Education Week in Czech Republic.
On the Facebook page.
Contact person: Eliška KLOUČKOVÁ ŠERTLEROVÁ
Denmark
Where do the initiatives take place?
The annual ‘World’s largest lesson’ that will be held on 19 November will take place at the city hall in Copenhagen.
The annual UBU conference on 20 November will take place at VIA University College in Aarhus.
Other initiatives will take place online and in other parts of the country.
Who can participate?
Teachers, children/youth.
Who coordinates the Global Education Weekl in Denmark?
MUNDU is a centre for global education which has more than 30 years of experience getting Danish children and youth involved in creating a more solidary and fairer world and see themselves as part of the solution in the fight against global injustice. To do so, MUNDU brings global perspectives into the classroom, children and young people into reality, where they can try their hand at - and gain the courage to – create change.
Where to find information on the initiatives?
On MUNDU's website.
On Denmark's official website for the Sustainable Development Goals.
On the UBU conference website.
Contact person: Susanne KIRKEGAARD
Estonia
Where do the initiatives take place?
In various places around the country and online: in schools, youth centers, Non-Governmental Organisations and other organisations.
Who can participate?
Teachers, students, young people, NGOs activists and the general public.
Who coordinates the Global Education Week in Estonia?
Eesti People to People, a Non-Governmental Organisation which was founded in 1993 and coordinates the Global Education Week since 2000.
Where to find information on the initiatives?
On the Eesti People to People website:
On Facebook
Contact person: Ruta Pels
France
Where do the initiatives take place?
Online, in France with partnerships in Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Côte d’Ivoire, Gabon, Guinea, Niger, Democratic Republic of Congo, Senegal, Togo….
Who can participate?
Activities are available for all-ages individuals.
Who coordinates the Global Education Week in France?
The Information and Research Centre for Development (CRID-Centre de Recherche et d’Information pour le Développement).
Where to find information on the initiatives?
On the website of the Festival des Solidarités.
Contact person: Alice GALLE
Germany
Where do the initiatives take place?
All over the country and online.
Who can participate?
Educators and anyone interested.
Who coordinates the Global Education Week in Germany ?
The Information Centre Educational Mandate North-South (Informationsstelle Bildungsauftrag Nord-Süd), resident at World University Service (WUS) – German Committee in Wiesbaden since 1991, works to provide greater transparency and visibility of the wide range of activities organised during the Global Education Week.
Where to find information on the initiatives?
On the website of the World University Service.
Contact person: Bastian IVENS
Hungary
Where do the initiatives take place?
Online, on 21 November between 16.00-18.00 CEST
Who can participate?
Educators, teachers
Who coordinates the GEW in Hungary?
HAND is an association of Non Governmental Organisations for Development and Humanitarian Aid, who has worked together with its 13 member organisations from 2003 in order to achieve that international development cooperation and humanitarian assistance become more effective, recognised and visible. The Association's mission is to coordinate and enforce local and global interests and reduce global social inequalities along the Sustainable Development Goals.
Where to find information on the initiative?
On the website of HSEE (Hungarian Society for Environmental Education)
On the website dedicated to Global Education in Hungary
On the Facebook page.
Contact person: Agapé SZKÁROSI
Ireland
Where do the initiatives take place?
The Susutainable Development Goals Youth Worker Fest (20 November) and the Youth Summit (16 November) will take place in Dublin, at the Communications Workers’ Union (CWU).
Other events will takle place online.
Who can participate?
Youth workers, volunteers, young people, NGOs.
Who coordinates the GEW in Ireland?
The Youth 2030 at the National Youth Council of Ireland, a Programme funded by Irish Aid.
Where can I find info on the initiatives?
On the Youth Summit: Exploring Connections' website.
On the Sustainable Ddevelopment Goals Youth Worker Fest' website.
On the “Youth Voice: Advancing the Youth Development Agenda with Global South expertise” website.
Contact person: Valerie DUFFY
Italy
Where do the initiatives take place?
In schools and in several regions of the country.
Who can participate?
Schools, Non-Governmental Organisations, wider public depending on the initiatives
Who coordinates the Global Education Week in Italy?
Il Nostro Pianeta, an association promoting educational paths aimed at educational success in childhood and adolescence.
Where to find more information on the initiatives?
On Facebook
Contact person: Sara Ienco
Latvia
Where do the initiatives take place?
In different places in Latvia.
Who can participate?
Non Governmental Organisations representatives, young people, educators, community activists and anyone interested who wants to create positive changes.
Who coordinates the Global Education Week in Latvia?
The Latvian Platform for Development Cooperation (LAPAS) unites Latvian NGOs, which believe that Latvia’s transition experience to a democratic market economy can be useful to others. LAPAS also promotes NGO participation in development cooperation and coordinates Latvia’s efforts in development education.
Where to find information on the initiatives?
On LAPAS's Facebook page
On LAPAS's LinkedIn page
Contact person: Andra STRAUNTINA
Montenegro
Where do the initiatives take place?
All over the country, in schools and in other institutions, online.
Who can participate?
Schools, non-governmental organisations, local community institutions and anyone interested.
Who coordinates the Global Education Week in Montenegro?
The Ministry of Education, Science and Innovation
The Bureau for Education Services
The non-governmental organisation Forum MNE
Where to find more information on initiatives?
On the website dedicated to the Global Education Week in Montenegro
On the website of the Forum MNE
On Instagram
Contact persons:
Morocco
Where do the initiatives take place?
A school -based seminar and workshops will take place in Casablanca on 22 November 2024.
A regional webinar will take place online on 24 November 2024.
Who can participate?
Students from pre-school to secondary school, partners from the sector.
Who coordinates the Global Education Week in Morocco?
The Moroccan Center for Civic Education (MCCE)
Where to find more information?
On the website of MCCE
Contact person: Elarbi Imad
North Macedonia
Where do the initiatives take place?
In several cities across North Macedonia.
Who can participate?
Teachers, educators, students, non-governmental organisations, and the wide population.
Who coordinates the Global Education Week in North Macedonia?
The Association for democratic initiative (ADI)
Where to find more information?
On the website of ADI
On Facebook
Contact persons: Dobrinka Stojanovska
Portugal
Where do the initiatives take place?
The Education and professional training “Builders of Sustainability” will take place at the Professional School de Paços de Brandão on 22 November
The event “Living rivers Meeting: Experiences, initiatives and results” will take place at the Orfeão da Feira Cultural and Recreation Center, in Santa Maria da Feira on 30 November
Who can participate?
Educators, institutions and social movement leaders, activists, volunteers, and anyone interested.
Who coordinates the Global Education Week in Portugal?
Rosto Solidário is a non-profit development association, recognised since 2008 as a Non-Governmental Organisation for Development by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It works towards development, promoting equity, Human Rights and equal opportunities, through the implementation of concrete projects focused on education and culture in communities. It values participation and integration through volunteering, solidarity and networking and partnership.
Where to find more information on the initiatives?
Information about the Education and professional training “Builders of Sustainability”.
Information about the event “Living rivers Meeting: Experiences, “initiatives and results”.
Contact persons:
For the Education and professional training “Builders of Sustainability”: Email.
For the event “Living rivers Meeting: Experiences, initiatives and results”: Iara Guimaraes
Poland
When do the initiatives take place?
The strategic workshop dedicated to experts in Global Citizenship Education will take place on 14 November.
The conference for the whole Global Citizenship Education sector in Poland will take place on 10 December.
Other initiatives will take place in November, all over the country and online.
Who can participate?
Experts in Global Citizenship Education, wider public depending on the initiatives.
Who coordinates the Global Education Week in Poland?
Grupa Zagranica is a platform of 61 Polish non-governmental organisations working towards better involvement of Polish Non Governmental Organisations in international development, democracy support, humanitarian aid and global education, acting as an advocate of the sector’s interests towards external partners, building competence of Non Governmental Organisations in development cooperation, as well as promoting internal cooperation within the sector to increase its effectiveness. Grupa Zagranica is a coordinator of The Global Education Week in Poland (for almost 20 years). Grupa Zagranica coordinates activities held by other organisations and institutions in Poland, encourages actors to take action in the frame of GEW as well as runs an information campaign on the Week.
Where to find information on the initiatives?
On the website of Grupa Zagranica.
On the website dedicated to the Global Education Week in Poland.
On the Grupa Zagranica Facebook page.
Contact person: Elżbieta OLCZAK
Romania
Where do the initiatives take place?
Schools, outdoor in different urban and rural spaces - all over Romania; online
Who can participate?
Teachers and educators, professionals working with primary and secondary school students, students and the general public.
Who coordinates the Global Education Week in Romania?
Ministry of Education (since 2002). The Romanian Ministry of Education is the government institution responsible for formulating, implementing, and coordinating national policies in the field of education and vocational training. The Romanian Ministry of Education aims to build a modern education system that meets individual and collective needs, preparing active and responsible citizens for a dynamic and innovative society.
Where to find more information?
On Facebook
Joint activities - If you wish to get in touch with teachers and students from schools in Romania, to develop joint activities within the framework of GEW 2024 - debates, public speaking, simple idea sharing, storytelling, etc., please let the organisers know at globaleducationweek.romania@gmail.com - They are open to any such initiatives.
Contact persons : Paula Mihai - Educational consultant
Serbia
Where do the activities take place?
A public sports event gathering youth workers and the Roma community will take place in Klisa, Novi Sad, on 17 November.
Other events take place online.
Who can participate?
Depending on the activities, anyone interested.
Who coordinates the Global Education Week in Serbia?
The Centre for Youth Work in Novi Sad (CZOR), the Ministry of Tourism and Youth of the Republic of Serbia (MTY) and the Faculty of Contemporary Arts in Belgrade (FSU).
Where to find more information?
On Facebook - Youth Work Centre
On Facebook - Belgrade Faculty of Contemporary Arts
On Instagram - Youth Work Centre
On Instagram - Ministry of Tourism and Youth of the Republic of Serbia
On Instagram - Faculty of Contemporary Arts Belgrade
On the website of the Ministry of Tourism and Youth of the Republic of Serbia
On the website of the Faculty of Contemporary Arts
Contact persons:
Slovakia
Where do the initiatives take place?
In several regions of the country
Who coordinates the GEW in Slovakia?
Ambrela is an umbrella organisation that represents 30 non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Slovakia. With over two decades of experience, it is a recognized leader in global citizenship education. They focus on three main areas: advocacy, capacity building, and public awareness campaigns. They actively engage the public through discussions, workshops, and campaigns that promote global citizenship, sustainability, and Sustainable Development Goals, with a particular focus on SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 5 (Gender Equality), and SDG 13 (Climate Action). They frequently collaborate with experts from academic institutions and our member organisations to deliver impactful educational initiatives.
Where to find information on the initiatives?
On the Ambrela website
On the Ambrela LinkedIn page
On the Ambrela Instagram page
Contact person: Sabína BIELIKOVÁ
Spain
When do the initiatives take place?
The 4th edition of the IMAGINE (residential) Seminar “Aprendiendo a convivir en una sociedad Culturalmente Diversa” - a non formal education seminar on developing intercultural competences - will take place from 22 November to 24 November 2024.
Who coordinates the Global Education Week in Spain?
The European Institute of Education for democratic Culture – Catholic University of Valencia (ECUDEM-UCV) is a unique research institute as it combines both rigorous research and youth civic engagement non- formal education activities. As an institution committed to promoting democratic culture and dialogue it focuses on bridging policy and practice in the field of intercultural education, peace education and Global education.
Who can participate?
University and High School students
Contact person: Tamar SHUALI
Türkiye
Where do the initiatives take place?
Online.
Who can participate?
Non-governmental organisations, activists, students, teachers.
Who coordinates the Global Education Week in Türkiye?
The Youth Services Centre (GSM).
Where to find information about the initiatives?
On the Youth Services Centre website.
Contact person: Mehmet ARSLAN
United Kingdom
Where do the initiatives take place?
In several parts of the country and online
Who can participate?
Students, non-governmental organisations, schools, teachers, and anyone interested.
Who coordinates the Global Education Week in the United Kingdom?
The Welsh Centre for international Affairs, which is a Wales based organisation who is supporting global solidarity and enhance learning about global citizenship.
Where to find more information on the initiatives?
On the website of the Welsh Centre for international Affairs
On the Flickr page of the Welsh Centre for international Affairs
Contact persons: Sioned Mair COX I Amber DEMETRIUS
International organisations
OBESSU (Organising Bureau of European School Student Unions)
Where does the initiative take place?
The “Time Capsule: Education 2040” event will take place at the Mondo Trône association in Brussels, Belgium, on 19 November.
Who can participate?
Anyone interested.
Where to find more information on the initiative?
On the website of the Lifelong Learning Platform
On the website of OBESSU
On Instagram
Contact person : Panagiotis Chatzimichail
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The Global Education Week is a world-wide campaign implemented by the North-South Centre of the Council of Europe and the Global Education Network in the framework of the iLEGEND III, a joint programme of the European Union and the Council of Europe: co-funded by the European Union and the Council of Europe.
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