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GEM was founded in 1981 as a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization to help schools meet the complex challenges of living in a global society. GEM currently operates as a public foundation. GEM is a Non-Governmental-Organization (NGO) in a close association with the United Nations Department of Public Information.
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Emphasizing human rights and human responsibility, GEM uses videoconferencing and Internet based applications to educate a second generation to global awareness and responsibility in an interdependent world.
GEM is headquartered at Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia, PA (USA).
GEM Programs
GEM programs are highlighted by real world, real time experiences with young people working with young people to help solve problems in their world. Programs emphasize awareness and then increased responsibility for their actions in an interdependent world. Student empowerment through cross cultural interactions are central to GEM’s inter-national programs.
Electronic field trips to the United Nations and other parts of the world are an important educational tool for 21st Century classrooms. GEM currently has more than ten years experience in this area and has been using “new” communication technologies to support global understanding for almost 30 years.
Major conferences each year include: UN Student Conference on Human Rights (12th year), UN Teachers Conference on Human Rights (4th year) and more than 100 videoconferences on global awareness to move young people from “words to deeds”.
GEM programs look at the big picture of their small world and cover global issues in a comprehensive way while getting young people to think globally and act locally. With your support, GEM will continue to do this through the use of distant learning technologies.
We thank you for considering a financial donation to support GEM’s non profit work around the world.
Onward to a better world.
Sincerely,
Wayne R. Jacoby, President
GEM, Inc.
Samples of GEM Accolades
RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, That we hereby recognize and commend Global Education Motivators, Inc. for its commitment to international harmony through education. March 10, 1988
Joseph E. Coleman, President of City Council
March 10, 1988
UN Peace Messenger Award “In recognition of a significant contribution to the promotion of peace”
Javier Perez de Cuellar, UN Secretary-General
September 20, 1988
Gratefully acknowledges the contribution of GEM for demonstrating a model of commitment for solving crucial issues of our time, thereby helping to build our common future.
Beyond War Foundation
December 3, 1989
“On behalf of the Camden City School District, we would like to express our appreciation for your generosity of spirit and energy in supporting the children of Camden. The Camden-GEM partnership has allowed our students to have many enriching experiences and has been a bright light in their educational program”.
Global Studies Distance Learning Project
2004-2005
“Our sincerest gratitude to you for providing a forum for Social Studies Seminar students to make a difference in the world in which they live.”
Sterling HS, Somerdale, NJ,
June, 2006
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