What is Engage Globally?
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Engage Globally supports community-led sustainable development. We collaborate with local leaders who have innovative ideas to address challenges in their communities. We help communities to educate their youth, develop economically, and conserve the environment. We focus on long-term partnerships that create meaningful and sustainable progress.
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GhanaOur partnership with community leaders from seven villages in Northern Ghana, supports education and economic development.
Our local partners educate over 150 youth, ages 3 to 24 through two early childhood centers; scholarships to primary, junior and senior high schools; and vocational training. Other projects include development of small businesses; women's empowerment; youth programs, and food security efforts Learn more here. |
Costa Rica In Costa Rica, we collaborate with the Monteverde Conservation League to help conserve the Children's Eternal Rainforest.
We support environmental education programs in 17 local schools. This innovative project is unique in the region and provides field trips to the forest and planting of native plants and trees. In 2019, we will pilot a girl's environmental club to empower girls to become environmental stewards and to study environmental science. Learn more here. |
Sustainability educationEngage creates a variety of educational materials on sustainable development topics. We also provide consulting, training, and guest talks on sustainability and environmental education. Current projects include:
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