Local Friends Learn More about Refugees’ New Lives on Journey through Clarkston
What is it like to take your first steps in a new country? This summer, Global Village Project (GVP) invited local friends to “Walk with Her,” a GVP student, to...
“Thank You, GVP Teachers” by Ayat Salameh
I absolutely appreciate all of the teachers at GVP. Every single one of them. They all have a special place in my heart and my life because each one of...
In My Shoes: A Reflection by Jai Simpson-Joseph
There’s an old expression that says, until you have walked a mile in someone else’s shoes, you won’t understand their journey. May 25, 2021, marked the anniversary of George Floyd’s...
Jazmine McMullen Ready to Elevate Volunteer Impact as New Volunteer and Program Coordinator
In April this year, we were thrilled to welcome Jazmine McMullen to the team as GVP’s new Volunteer and Program Coordinator. In her new role, Jazmine is excited about the...
Maker-Centered Learning Prepares Students for 21st Century Challenges
How would your education have looked different if you were encouraged to take risks and learn from your mistakes? If instead of worksheets and tests, you were given a problem...
Restore Our Earth: The Shared Histories and Futures of Mass Displacement, Climate Change, and Gender Inequity
With the passage of Earth Day this month, I have been thinking and reflecting on the inseparable links between forced migration, climate change, and gender equity, particularly with respect to...
“My Community,” A Reflection by Alumna Meh Sod Paw
After graduating from college in 2020, taking a transitional year has helped me reflect on all dimensions of my life. Ruminating has helped me realize the importance of not forgetting...
“Why I Serve”: Han Pham, Vice Chair of GVP’s Board, Shares Her Story
The story of why I serve on the board of Global Village Project begins with my mother. My mother and father were just 18 years old when Saigon fell in...
