Of Dads and Daughters: Celebrating the Role of Fathers in the Career Choices of Their Girls
A few years ago, I came across a campaign that Devex, media platform for the global development community, was doing called “Power with Purpose”. In one episode, renowned economist, and now World Trade organization Secretary General, Ngozi Okonko-Iweala was interviewed. She is a woman I admire greatly, and her infectious, ebullient personality jumped right at…
Read MoreLocal 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 answer that question from the perspective of a refugee who has recently been resettled in Clarkston, Georgia. A refugee resettlement hotspot since the late 1990s,…
Read More“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 them taught me something special. Ms. Anne taught me how not to give up and to always keep trying no matter how many times you…
Read MoreIn 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 death. And in the year since his murder, the world has turned on its axis. Analysis and commentary are rife with the changes that have…
Read MoreJazmine 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 opportunity to support volunteers in contributing their strengths to GVP’s work and finding fulfillment in their service. Jazmine brings a wealth of expertise to the…
Read MoreLily Tova, Therapy Dog, Visits Virtual GVP to Read with Students
This month Lily Tova came to visit GVP! Lily Tova is a certified therapy dog and GVP’s would-be mascot. She and her owner, Cindy Zeldin, visit campus often to help students with guided reading. This time, she joined Ms. Danielle’s STEAM class. Her presence in this virtual class was a welcome addition, something to distract…
Read MoreStudents Stand Up, Speak Out Through Rights Unit
This semester, our integrated unit of study is “Rights.” In this unit, all of our core subject areas explore questions like “What are our rights?” and “How can we be human rights defenders?” In Ms. Katie’s Social Studies class, this involves studying the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the founding document for international human rights…
Read MoreMaker-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 for which you had to create and test a solution? If your classroom sometimes looked like a woodworking shop or a robotics lab? For Global…
Read MoreRestore 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 girls’ education. Having been at Global Village Project for a year and a half now, this year’s calls to protect our planet pushed me to…
Read More“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 to acknowledge my different feelings while maintaining hope for the future. In reflecting on the relational aspects of my life, I feel grateful to have…
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