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GNG's Sneak Preview: Fall Videoconference Programs
We had an amazing 2008-2009 school year - exploring Antarctica, revisiting Afghanistan, piloting new partnerships, and most importantly, connecting with new friends around the world! In our tenth year, we reached some exciting milestones, such as finally setting foot on the seventh continent. We are anticipating exciting upgrades for the 2009-2010 school year - in addition to rolling out new membership options, we will also be simplifying the program registration process!

Check out GNG's Fall Sneak Preview

Health Matters: Teen Health and Well-Being
In partnership with Mercy Corps, Health Matters is an interactive, pilot educational videoconference program for high school students. Through it, GNG will bring young people from the U.S. and the Middle East on a virtual journey that equips students with a cross-cultural perspective on matters vital to health and well being.

Topic areas range from fitness to nutrition to public health and peer pressure. Students will discuss vital health issues together, along with GNG health correspondents, and learn about different health risks and attitudes in both the U.S. and the Middle East. As a result, young people will become inspired to actively involve themselves in sustainable, healthy lifestyles due a social action project.

Find out more about Health Matters

New DVD Release: Religions of the World!
After nearly two years in production, we're excited to announce the release of Religions of the World! This DVD follows four teenagers from four corners of the globe as they walk us through their lives, their religions, and their hopes for the future. This exciting collection of short documentaries profiles young people from Brazil, South Africa, Malaysia and India who share their differences and, in the process, show how strikingly similar they all are.

Order your copy of Religions of the World!

The 2009 Open Architecture Challenge
Re-imagine the Classroom! Learn! Imagine! Participate!
Architecture for Humanity and the Global Nomads Group are hosting a design competition, which will tackle the health, environmental and performance concerns associated with today's classrooms. Due to economic factors and rapid growth of our schools, portable, makeshift classrooms are now permanent features on schoolyards across the country.

The 2009 Open Architecture Challenge invites you to partner with architects in your community to design better, greener classrooms for our schools.

Find out more about the Open Architecture Challenge

To find out more about GNG Spring Programs and Schedules, click here.

Face to Faith: A Youth Dialogue on Religion
and Culture
Face to Faith is designed to engage students across the world in discussion about the role of faith in their lives, their communities and the modern world. Using video-conferencing and web-based tools, students have the opportunity to investigate specific global issues; discuss a range of opinions, values and beliefs; and explore the reasons for different perspectives. By learning about those of different social, cultural and religious perspectives, young people will build their awareness of the role of faith in their life and in the lives of others. The program is committed to improving key 21st century skills such as collaboration, critical thinking and cooperative learning.

Since October 2008, GNG has connected over 1,000 students from Canada, India, Singapore, and the USA in videoconferences. Starting again in April 2009, Face to Faith videoconferences will help build dialogue among youth around the world and encourage personal reflection, collaboration and awareness. Themes covered are: Introduction to Face to Faith; Environment; Charity, Poverty and Wealth; and The Art of Expression. Face to Faith is in partnership with the Tony Blair Faith Foundation.

Visit our archives to watch videoconferences from Antarctica on
Thursday, Oct. 23!

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