We unite global youth to build a better world

Online courses, community, events, and experiences designed by global youth for global youth.

Our mission

Since 1998, Global Nomads’ mission has been to unite global youth in experiences that provide the connection, skill building, and support they need to create a better world for us all.

Our Vision

A world that recognizes the inherent worth and dignity of all human beings. A world that acts on the belief that no matter what community or body you were born into or the person you become, your life has equal value to all others and is worthy of respect and a welcoming world.

1,140,000+

Youth Reached Across

189 Countries

15,657

Stories shared

by youth

1,141

Youth designed

projects & initiatives

17

Online Courses

Our Programs

By youth for youth

Content Creation Lab

Content creation lab is a paid virtual internships program where youth design original courses and learning experiences on real-world issues for their global peers, building future-ready leadership and professional skills along the way.

Student to World

Our Student to World program engages educators and youth from all over the world as they embark on virtual learning experiences designed by youth in the form of free courses, synchronous events, language and cultural exchanges, and storytelling.

Our Platform

NomadVerse is a free online learning platform where young people explore global issues through courses created by their peers and earn certificates along the way.

Our Impact in Action

By Youth. For Youth.

At Global Nomads, our programs are not separate from our impact – they are how we create impact. We position young people as leaders, creators, and collaborators, and we design every experience to grow their skills, amplify their voices, and transform learning communities around the world.

Generate Deep Impact

Youth as Leaders, Creators, and Changemakers

Through our Content Creation Lab virtual internship, youth design courses and media on real-world issues like identity, social justice, climate, AI, and mental health, turning lived experience into learning that builds leadership, confidence, and future-ready skills.

Youth Knowledge, Reaching Young People Everywhere

Through Student to World and NomadVerse, youth-designed courses on global and social issues reach thousands of learners, bringing perspectives rarely found in classrooms into schools and communities worldwide.

Transforming Classrooms and Learning Systems

We serve as a laboratory for collaborative, youth-driven learning across countries and contexts. Through partnerships with educators, schools, and youth-serving organizations, we integrate this youth-led, real-world learning into classrooms and learning systems.

Youth Stories

Discover Youth Perspectives From Around The World

Global Nomads believes that all young people have stories to tell and that these personal stories enrich learning with context and perspective. In our online courses, youth learners read stories from youth participants around the world and share their own.

Testimonials

What Global Youth and Educators Are Saying

“Attending the live event made my day. After signing up, I was skeptical about joining the call because I thought it would be with people who would not consider anything I shared. But to my surprise, I got the opposite of what I expected. I was welcomed to a LIVE session.”

Youth, South Africa

“My experience as a Live Event Facilitator in the GNG program was very enriching from the training moment. Being able to connect with youth from different cultures and mediate between them made me feel excited. I learned from them, I learned to communicate better and listen better.”

US-MX Live Event Facilitator, Mexico

“Using technology in education has become a priority that every teacher should seek out. Besides, providing the students with authentic learning opportunities where they can give the best of themselves, interact in international cultural settings, and develop their cultural competence.”

Educator, Morocco

“I found it very interesting to see the differences and similarities between countries and experiences.”

Youth, USA

“Lo que más me gustó fue el poder interactuar con mis compañeros de las otras regiones del mundo.”

Youth, Colombia

“I thought architecture is only about how to build nice buildings, but I have learned a lot of new things about architecture.”

Youth, Iraq

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