OUR VISION

Fostering global citizenship through education.

TOWARDS INCLUSION AND JUSTICE

Towards Global Citizenship in an Interconnected World

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In a constantly evolving world, marked by global challenges that transcend borders, the need for citizenship committed to justice, equity, and sustainability has never been more urgent. The Global Citizens Foundation was established with the firm belief that only through respect, dialogue, and rigor can we build fairer, more inclusive societies, ensuring equal rights for all, regardless of origin or status.

Global Citizenship: A Collective Commitment

Being a global citizen is not just about identity—it is an act of responsibility. It does not mean losing one’s roots or diluting cultural uniqueness but rather recognizing that we live in an interdependent reality where our individual and collective decisions have an impact beyond our immediate surroundings.

 

Global citizenship compels us to adopt a broad and critical perspective on today’s pressing issues: access to fundamental rights, social inequality, climate crisis, human mobility, and democratic governance. Solutions to these challenges cannot rely solely on governments or institutions but must emerge from an active and engaged civil society committed to transformation.

Critical Thinking & Participation: Key Drivers of Change

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At the Global Citizens Foundation, we foster thoughtful reflection and informed debate as fundamental tools for strengthening democracy and citizen participation. In an era of information overload and polarization, it is essential to create spaces for collective thinking that allow us to understand reality from diverse perspectives.

 

Global citizenship education is one of the most powerful avenues for achieving this goal. It is not just about imparting knowledge but about cultivating critical thinking skills that empower individuals—especially young people—to question, analyze rigorously, and actively engage in decision-making processes affecting their communities.

A World Where No One Is Left Behind

Building a society based on the principles of global citizenship requires recognizing and amplifying the voices of those historically marginalized. The political participation of the most vulnerable groups is not only a right but a necessary condition for the development of truly democratic societies.

 

Our work focuses on promoting advocacy mechanisms that enable all individuals, especially those facing exclusion, to actively participate in shaping public policies that address their needs. It is not just about speaking on their behalf but ensuring they have the spaces and tools to become protagonists of change.

Looking Towards Europe: Global Citizenship with Regional Impact

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On the path to European prosperity, we acknowledge that the European Union provides a crucial platform for realizing these principles. Europe, with its diverse nations and shared framework of rights, serves as an ideal environment to strengthen the concept of global citizenship, ensuring equality and participation for all.

 

Transparency in governance, citizen-led legislative initiatives, and the strengthening of collaborative networks are key pillars in this process. Our aspiration is to establish ourselves as a relevant actor at the European level, driving projects that contribute to the development of more democratic, inclusive, and sustainable societies across the region.

This journey cannot be undertaken alone. The construction of global citizenship requires collective efforts, collaboration across different sectors, and the active commitment of those who believe in a more just world.
At the Global Citizens Foundation, we invite individuals and organizations to join us in this mission—to reflect, to question, to participate. Because social transformation begins with an idea but only becomes a reality through action.
Let us continue working together to build a world where all rights belong to all people.