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Read a compilation of the everyday moments that shape our school days and school year. We hope you enjoy reading about the strengths and the power of our girls, and the significance of the village that surrounds them.

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Jan 27

Why Diversity Alone Isn’t Enough

By Staff | Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion | Thought Leadership

“You can mandate diversity, but you can't mandate inclusion. Inclusion is about behavior, relationships. You have to change hearts and minds.” - Esi Minta-Jacobs In this final installment of our...

Jan 25

6 Ways GVP Mentors Support Alumnae’s Dreams

By Staff | Inspiration | Student Stories

It can make a world a difference to have someone believing in you and rooting for you at every turn. GVP students' families are all deeply committed to their daughters'...

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Jan 24

Honoring the International Day of Education in a Pandemic

By Staff | Events | Thought Leadership

“Our vision is to ensure that all refugee girls with interrupted schooling have access to the education necessary to pursue their dreams.” - Global Village Project In the midst of...

Dec 28

Revisiting Equity at the End of 2020

By Staff | Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion | Thought Leadership

“Equality says we treat everyone the same, regardless of headwinds or tailwinds. Equity says we give people what they need to have the same access and opportunities as others, taking...

Dec 22

GVP Alumna Bertha Nibigira Seeks to Solve Refugee Crisis

By Staff | Inspiration | Student Stories

By the time Bertha Nibigira graduated from Global Village Project in 2012, she had already won two writing contests, interned at a hospital, and met the governor of Georgia. Bertha...

Dec 21

GVP Community Honors Dr. Amy Pelissero for her Departure

By Staff | GVP News

“One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world.” For years, this quote by Malala Yousafzai has adorned the chalkboard in Dr. Amy Pelissero’s office at Global...

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America's Only School for Refugee Girls Offers Hope

More To Her Story | 12/7/24

Olivia Bowdoin from More to Her story visited our school and spent the day with the girls, capturing the essence of what we do at Global Village Project. You won't want to miss this!

To welcome refugees, we need inclusive education

Decaturish | 6/24/21

Like many students across the country, Lucia, a middle school student in Decatur, spent the past school year online. She worked with her classmates to solve the math problems projected across her screen.

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Lily Tova the therapy dog comforts refugee girls in Decatur

AJC | 12/1/19

Lily Tova barked excitedly and shook her gray pom-pom-like tail when she arrived for her most recent visit at the Global Village Project, a middle school for refugee girls in Decatur.

Giving Thanks At GVP

CNN | 11/27/19

Along a short hallway on the upper floor of Decatur Presbyterian Church in Atlanta, a blue banner stretches across the wall, packed with scrawled messages of thanks and words swelling with appreciation.