What is a Global Citizen?
What is a Global Citizen?
“I am not an Athenian or a Greek, but a citizen of the world.” – Socrates
A global citizen is an individual who identifies not as a citizen of one nation, but as a citizen of the world.
A global citizen heeds Martin Luther King Jr.’s warning that, “injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere,” and actively fights to defend the basic human rights of every human being on the planet.
A global citizen understands that solving the world’s greatest challenges and ending extreme poverty will require unrelenting collective action from ordinary people around the world.
Empowering global citizens and providing a global citizenship perspective is a critical aspect of GIVE’s mission. By directly engaging our volunteers with the people in our host communities, we aim to put a human face to the global crisis of extreme poverty. These eye-opening experiences and lasting connections inspire our volunteers to continue acting on behalf of the developing world when they return home. Beyond just inspiration, we also provide year-round support and guidance to past GIVE travelers who want to increase their impact.
*Photo of past volunteer, Jennifer Lucas, pursuing traveling and serving abroad in Peru after GIVE.*
GIVE Global Citizens in Action
A global citizen understands that solving the world’s greatest challenges and ending extreme poverty will require unrelenting collective action from ordinary people around the world.
After her trip to Tanzania, Samantha founded the Little Guy Foundation, a non-profit empowering individuals to “tell their own stories” through art and self-expression. Now, she’s traveling and creating positive change in communities around the globe.
After traveling & guiding with GIVE for over 5 years, Joey joined an honors program and earned his Master of Public Administration, which landed him a job at the United Nations overseeing the World Food Programme researching actionable steps to build the resilience of local/regional food systems in Africa.
After multiple trips with GIVE, Justin founded the Murph Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to using the power of storytelling and community to amplify global impact and highlight outstanding organizations doing good around the world.