GLOBAL MINDS CHAPTERS

Mission Statement: Global Minds Initiative is a for-youth, by-youth organization created to combat the issues of cultural intolerance and discrimination through an after school tutoring program between English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) and Native English Speaking (NES) students.

Global Minds serves as an educational support system for ESL students, while educating NES students about other cultures, in order to create more globally minded young leaders.

ELL and NES Student Relationships

87%

participate because they want to meet students from diverse backgrounds

1/3

of ELL students use connections developed for academic support such as tutoring

90%

agree or strongly agree that Global Minds has helped them understand the traditions and cultures of others

93%

say that Global Minds has made them more careful about judging people who are different from them

Afterschool Youth-led Dialogue

Global Minds combats the issues of cultural intolerance, ignorance and discrimination through a one-on-one after school tutoring program between English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) and Native English Speaking (NES) students. In a time when these issues are at their peak, Global Minds was developed to create meaningful relationships between NES and ESL students.

This program serves as an educational support system for ESL students and trains NES students in tutoring, creating globally minded young leaders who value their education and the power of a diverse education.

NES students work with teachers to provide one hour of individualized homework help and conversational English practice to ESL students. Students participate in activities centered around diversity, human rights, sustainable development or equality. These activities tackle issues of islamophobia and cultural intolerance head on. Through group discussions, both NES and ESL students overcome prejudice and stereotypes in order to achieve mutual respect.

Instead of allowing isolation and alienation, Global Minds links students in a simple yet profound after school program encouraging trust and friendship.

Community Outreach and Events

Global Minds students experience rich learning opportunities outside of the classroom  through Experiential Learning Days. These hands-on cultural experiences allow students to gain perspective and first- hand knowledge from cultural centers and local community work. Through learning beyond the classroom and putting thought behind the words in their textbooks, students are challenged to rethink their education and seek further information on important topics. In the past, students have painted murals for a community center, invited speakers, field trips, conferences, and more.

Partners

C and A in a circle, Change Agency logo
ARYSE logo. A yellow sun, in the name the Y is shaped like a person standing with their arms up
World affairs council of Pittsburgh logo
Bright colored arrows pointing inwards, with All for All written beneath it
Pitt Global Studies
Jewish Family & Children's service of Pittsburgh
BBYO
Repair the World
Pittsburgh Cares
Pittsburgh Musical Theater
PRYSE
For Good
Wilkins Community Center

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“Students feel comfortable here. Some have never participated in a club until now. They can be themselves and celebrate their differences with one another.”