Why We Exist
We believe that if youth can lead healthy, productive lives, make informed choices, encourage each other and network together, we have the potential to affect positive change in the fabric of society and make a significant impact in the world.
Since its inception in 1999, Global 180 has impacted thousands of teenagers in three countries. Canadian youth travelling for 1-2 weeks to a foreign country experience a life-changing adventure, but just as important, we impact our peers in that nation, challenging and empowering them to become catalysts for change.
Global 180 works with local schools and community agencies to inform and engage youth to take action on the peer, family, and community issues they care about most. Through school assembly presentations and interaction in classrooms, the Global 180 team inspires and challenges their peers to live up to their potential, to want more from their lives and to take action in their communities.
Global 180 is concerned with seeing youth become committed to excellence in all areas of life: developing character, making positive life choices, and knowing their life’s purpose. In order for this to happen, we present a youth-focused assembly which is relevant and informative to motivate and equip them with the information necessary to make wise choices. The Global180 team interacts with youth at three different levels; school assemblies, classroom discussions, and a “180 CLUB” which continues in the school long after the Canadian team’s visit.
Youth have something important to say, we need to be heard. Youth are the future and we need to take responsibility for it. Global 180 has a message that will challenge our peers to be actively involved in all aspects of society, and to desire to be leaders and role models. in our communities.
Global 180 Values
As an organization…
We value the significance of the individual teenager
Every young person has intrinsic value and potential to have a profound, positive impact on his/her family, community and ultimately, the world.
We value successful living
Healthy personal formation is a life-long process and that personal success comes from understanding your purpose and living a life grounded in character and personal moral ethics.
We value stimulating communication
Youth deserve and will positively respond to life-challenging messages when communicated with excellence.
We value strategic networking
By helping to create and interconnect networks of students, youth workers and community agencies a student movement can form organically, gaining natural momentum and multiplying exponentially.
We value social diversity
We recognize and appreciate cultural and social diversity and are committed to operate with respect and intentionality within each specific region we serve.
We value a serving attitude
Beyond any idea, plan or agenda, we are called to serve and submit to all local authority. We recognize that “our way” may not necessarily be the “best way”.
