The 100 Global Citizens
The 100 Global Citizens
The 100 Global Citizens is a flagship program by Youth for Peace, designed to empower young people from Jordanian and Syrian communities to become active global citizens and peacebuilders. The program brings together youth from diverse backgrounds to learn, collaborate, and take action toward building more peaceful, inclusive, and sustainable societies.
About the Program
The project is implemented under the UNESCO Youth for Peace: Intercultural Leadership Programme and generously supported by KINGOLD Group. It focuses on fostering Global Citizenship Education (GCED), promoting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and strengthening leadership, dialogue, and intercultural understanding among youth.
Through interactive workshops, dialogue sessions, and collaborative activities, participants gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to address both local and global challenges. The program emphasizes practical learning, encouraging youth to translate ideas into initiatives that make a tangible difference in their communities.
Objectives
- Empower youth as changemakers: Equip young people with tools and knowledge to lead initiatives for peace, sustainability, and social cohesion.
- Promote global citizenship: Enhance understanding of global issues, cultural diversity, and the responsibilities of being an active citizen of the world.
- Build bridges between communities: Foster dialogue, trust, and collaboration between Syrian and Jordanian youth.
- Develop practical skills: Strengthen leadership, critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and presentation abilities.
Program Highlights
- Introduction to Global Citizenship Education (GCED)
- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Intercultural dialogue and leadership activities
- Creative thinking and effective presentation skills
- Youth-led community initiatives
Impact
- Participants gain confidence as peacebuilders and leaders in their communities.
- Stereotypes are replaced with empathy, understanding, and mutual respect.
- Youth-led initiatives address both local and global challenges.
- A growing network of young global citizens continues to collaborate beyond the program.
Key Information
- Target Group: Syrian and Jordanian youth in Irbid Governorate
- Program Duration: Several in-person phases
- Certificates: Awarded upon completion
- Benefits: Symbolic transportation allowance and inclusion in our alumni network
By participating in The 100 Global Citizens, youth not only acquire knowledge and skills—they become part of a growing movement of young leaders committed to peace, dialogue, and sustainable development.
From learning to action. From dialogue to peace.