Get Global Morning Workshops
Environmental Degradation
Through a look at different perspectives, understand the controversy over the second largest lake in the world and one of the tallest peaks in Africa. Environmental destruction happens everywhere on the planet. Some areas are overlooked, and most of us in the U.S. aren't even aware of the causes or the effects in these areas. Learn and discuss how we, as youth, can get involved, take action, and help solve global issues.
Global Issues Discussion
Open discussion/debate about global issues such as Global Warming, Politics, the Death Penalty, Water Rights, Women's Rights, Discrimination, Oppression, Genocide, Nuclear Energy, etc.
Youth Sub-Cultures Around the World
Youth sub-cultures are cultural movements fueled by youth from around the world and linked to current social commentary. Historical examples include Hippies in 1970's America. In the first half of this workshop, we'll discuss and analyze different kinds of global youth sub-cultures from the past to the present. In the second half of the workshop, two OneWorld Now! students will teach Bokko dancing (Korean hip-hop), a part of a current global youth sub-culture.
Human Trafficking and Global Youth
Facilitated by Pinay sa Seattle
The workshop will examine the impact of human trafficking on global youth, as well as what actions we can take to impact this growing problem. Pinay sa Seattle is an all volunteer organization of Filipinas organizing women of Philippine descent. They are in solidarity with other progressive women's organizations in the Seattle area to build community through education, cultural work, leadership development, advocacy and campaigns.
Panel: Creating International Opportunities for Underrepresented Students
Educator Conference
Less than 1% of American youth travel abroad and only a tiny fraction of those include underrepresented minority and low-income youth. Join a panel discussion featuring Megan Woo of IIPP (a special program of the United Negro College Fund), Daniel Stewart of the US State Department, and Kristin Hayden of OneWorld Now! to learn about how to effectively engage underrepresented students in international opportunities.
Get Global Afternoon Workshops
The Story of Stuff
This workshop is about the different steps that are required to make products and how it effects the environment. The purpose of this workshop is to increase people's awareness of the influence of the global economy on global issues. A short movie will be shown followed by an activity that will be discussed.
World Comedy and Stereotypes
Comedy and Stereotypes is about comedians from different ethnic backgrounds who have used their own experiences of race in their comedy acts, allowing people to laugh at serious topics such as racial profiling and racial stereotypes. The workshop's purpose is to find out how and why people react to racial comedy and to create awareness about the stereotypes of many different ethnicities.
A Class Divided—Prejudice Simulator
A Class Divided will be a stereotype/discrimination simulation which will include role play and reflection.
Youth Venture Team Presentations
Youth Venture inspires and invests in teams of young people to design and launch their own lasting social ventures, enabling them to have this transformative experience of leading positive social change. Started in the US, Youth Venture is now expanding internationally. Youth Venture teams from Seattle, New York City and Los Angeles will present their current projects for the Get Global audience and talk about their process thus far.
The GAP Summer Movement in America: All Americans Abroad...!
Educator Conference
The GAP summer/GAP year (between high school and college) is well-known concept in many countries outside of the US, including the UK and Canada. During this year, many students choose to study abroad while the broader culture, community, and employers encourage this practice. OneWorld Now! is leading a national advocacy effort to institutionalize the GAP summer/GAP year in America, where all students would consider participating in service projects abroad as a viable and affordable option between high school and college. Come share your thoughts and learn more about supporting and participating in this movement!
*Schedule subject to change.
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