Global Citizenship Initiatives

Interaction with Malaysian Teachers

In 2023, GAN Learning Centre organized an interactive program focused on environmental education, bringing together an international delegation of environmental educators and organizations. The participants included a Malaysian environment and teachers’ group, along with representatives from the Malaysian Nature Society, Bird Conservation Nepal, and Bird Life International (Asia).

The event served as a platform to exchange ideas, share best practices, and discuss collaborative approaches to promoting environmental awareness among students. It highlighted the role of global partnerships in advancing education for sustainability and fostering a sense of global citizenship among young learners.

Promoting Global Citizenship through Sports

As part of the Global Citizenship initiative, Sara Begg from Cricket Beyond Boundaries UK visited Kathmandu in March 2024. During her visit, she facilitated a one-day program titled “Sports for Gender Equity”, aimed at promoting inclusivity and gender equality through sports.

The workshop was attended by teachers from 19 schools and was held in Budhanilkantha, in collaboration with Budhanilkantha Municipality and the GAN Research and Learning Resource Centre. The event emphasized the role of sports in breaking gender stereotypes and  fostering equal participation among students, regardless of gender

Menstrual Pain workshop

Elizabeth LaCroix, a PhD scholar USA, facilitated an interactive workshop on menstrual pain at the GAN Learning Centre. The session was organized for youth ambassadors to deepen their understanding of the causes of extreme menstrual pain experienced by women and explore possible remedies and pain management techniques.

The youth ambassadors actively engaged in the discussion, shared their personal experiences, and expressed empathy towards those facing severe menstrual discomfort. The workshop created a safe and open space for learning and dialogue around a topic often considered sensitive in many communities.

Language and Cultural Orientation

GAN Learning Centre has been  providing language and cultural courses for short-term visitors, as well as pre-service training for volunteers serving in Nepal for extended periods.”

(Visitors from Australia receiving language and

 cultural orientation)

ART of Social Innovators   (Asociația Young Europe Society )

GAN Learning Centre hosted a group of youth from seven countries as part of a capacity-building initiative for young people in ACP countries, Latin America, and Asia. The program fostered global citizenship by encouraging participants to care, share, and exchange their lifestyles, cultures, and areas of expertise.

First Aid Training

As part of the Global Citizenship initiative, a First Aid Training Workshop was conducted in 2022/2023 by Mr. Kym Eden, in collaboration with National First Aid Australia, GAN Research and Learning Resource Centre, and PAHAR Foundation Nepal (Australia).

The workshop brought together participants from multiple sectors and focused on equipping them with essential first aid knowledge and practical skills. The training emphasized community preparedness, personal responsibility, and the importance of timely response in emergency situations—key elements in fostering global citizenship and resilience

Building a Rotary Hall

The Rotary Club of Eltham, Australia, visited Nepal with a strong commitment to contributing to community development in collaboration with Nepali citizens. During their visit, both citizens initiated the foundation for constructing a Rotary Hall at the GAN Learning Centre, aiming to create a dedicated space for community engagement, online / face to face training, and events.

While in Nepal, the team also connected with Rotary Club Mahabauddha, Lalitpur, and collaborated closely with a local Nepali construction team, fostering partnerships that reflect the spirit of promoting Global citizen collaborating with local people.