🌎✨ MORE THAN REC: CHANGING LIVES, ONE TRIP AT A TIME!
This summer, DPR’s Youth & Teen Division teamed up with @globalkids to take 10 amazing DPR teens from DC to Puerto Rico—and gave them an adventure they’ll NEVER forget!
From youth exchanges with Afro-Caribbean leaders in Loíza 🇵🇷, to exploring Afro-Puerto Rican heritage, rainforest waterfalls, playing basketball with youth there, guided greenhouse tours, and kayaking bioluminescent bays at night—our teens experienced the world in ways that open hearts and expand horizons. 💡🌿💧
This is what happens when we give inner-city youth the chance to see beyond their own neighborhoods… and discover the world and memorable moments waiting for them. ❤️
#MoreThanREC #DPRevents #YouthTravel #GlobalKids #MemorableMoments #DPRmoments #WePlayTooMuch #puertorico #donomar
🌟 Mental Health is a Voyage, Not a Destination. 🌊
The SEEK Program was proud to partner with Global Kids for the Annual Youth Conference 2025!
From workshops to impactful conversations, it was a day of growth, learning, and connection.
#MentalHealthMatters #SEEKProgram #GlobalKids #YorkCollege #CommunityImpact
The 3rd Annual QSHS STEM Expo featured hands-on experiences, student-led presentations, and displays that highlighted the incredible work happening across Queens South high schools.
You know who was also there? John Adams High School and Global Kids. We believe that preparing the next generation of leaders means connecting them to real pathways in STEM, in their communities, and beyond.
Events like this one are exactly how we make that happen!
#QSHSSTEMExpo #GKallday #YouthEmpowerment #Education #Leadership
🎨 Paint, sip, and connect! Taking a look back! On March 17th, students and families at the High School for Public Service came together for a Paint & Sip Family Night and the vibes were immaculate. The event reminded us why community is everything. Moments like these are what it’s all about. 💙🌍
@highschoolforpublicservice #GKAllDay #CommunityBuilding #GKallday
What does a career in international affairs look like? Our students got a front-row seat to find out. 🌍
Students from Ballou High School, McKinley Tech High School, and our Citywide program joined us for a powerful career day hosted by Women of Color Advancing Peace, Security, and Conflict Transformation (WCAPS) and Counterpoint International.
Through mentoring sessions, candid Q&As, and direct career support, youth explored pathways in international affairs, entrepreneurship, gender equity, and governance.
The highlight? Hearing directly from Ambassador Jenkins, former Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security, who opened up about her remarkable journey and what it truly means to shape policy on a global scale. 🌐
These are the rooms our young people belong in — and we are committed to getting them there. 💪
@learn24dc | @ballou_dc | @mckinleytech | @wcapsnet
#GlobalCitizenship #YouthEmpowerment #FutureLeaders #InternationalAffairs #GenderEquity
The future of our planet is in good hands. 🌿
On April 26th, students from McKinley Tech, Bell High School, and across the city visited the National Resources Defense Council to explore careers in sustainability, from environmental law to coding to research. Every skill has a place in this work, and our youth saw that firsthand.
This experience was made possible by distinguished GK NYC Alum, Thoin Begum, PhD, a true example of what it means to lead, give back, and inspire the next generation. 👏
This is opportunity. This is global citizenship. This is GK. 💚
@mckinleytech | @checdc | @learn24dc | @nrdc_org
#Sustainability #YouthEmpowerment #FutureLeaders #GlobalCitizenship #GKLeads EnvironmentalJustice
On April 30th, Makenzee, an 11th grader at Banneker High School, testified before the DC Council at their hearing on teen safety. Rather than simply responding to the proposed curfew, Makenzee came prepared with solutions, sharing meaningful alternatives and highlighting real opportunities for youth to get involved in shaping the future of their communities.
This is exactly what civic engagement looks like in action and it’s exactly what we work toward every day. Makenzee’s voice is a reminder that our young people aren’t just the leaders of tomorrow. They’re leading right now. 💪
This moment connects directly to the heart of our upcoming DC Annual Youth Conference on Teen Safety because when we invest in youth education, advocacy, and empowerment, this is what’s possible.
We are so proud of you, Makenzee. 👏
@dcactionyouth | @zacharyforward5 | @dcdpr
#YouthEmpowerment #CivicEngagement #FutureLeaders #DCYouth #GKAllDay
Global Kids community—mark your calendars! Our Annual Gala is only one month away!
This year, we recognize Dr. Basil A. Smikle Jr. ( @basilanthony ) our 2026 Global Citizen Award Honoree. Join us June 2, at the Council on Foreign Relations’ Harold Pratt House as we celebrate a leader in public service and civic engagement.
From shaping future leaders at Columbia University to inspiring active civic participation, Dr. Smikle exemplifies leadership, responsibility, and making an impact.
Let’s come together to honor his achievements and celebrate our next generation of global leaders!
At @mebulldogs Manhattan East, we celebrated Earth Day with a hands-on stewardship experience! 🌍
In partnership with the New York State Sustainability Program, students explored our perimeter and schoolyard, such as tending to trees, collecting litter, and loosening soil so roots have the space to breathe and thrive.
It was a meaningful opportunity to connect with nature while learning the importance of protecting and sustaining our environment. 💚🌱
#EarthDay #ManhattanEast #NYCSustainability
jahs_bsa Celebrating Bengali New Year with BSA - honoring culture, community, and new beginnings! শুভ নববর্ষ ১৪৩৩! #bangalinewyear#pohelaboishak#BSA#jahsbsa🇧🇩🇺🇸
🌱 Celebrating Earth Day at JAHS!
Our Green Team planted a tree in front of the school, promoting environmental awareness and student involvement in sustainability. A special thank you to Global Kids for supporting this initiative and helping make it a success! 💚 #johnadamshighschool #spartanspride #earthdayeveryday #sustainability #enviormentprotection
🌱 Something new is growing at @cs262elementaryschool and we couldn’t be more excited! 🌍
Our afterschool youth now have access to their very own garden sanctuary, a space designed to spark curiosity, build life skills, and connect the entire school community to the earth in a meaningful way. 🌿
This is just the beginning of what our young people will grow — in the garden and within themselves. 💚
#earthday #gkallday #communitygarden
