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06/24/2026
What does true Global Citizenship look like in action?
Congratulations to the students and teachers at IFRS - Campus Bento Gonçalves (Brazil), who earned an Honorable Mention in this year’s Sir Cyril Taylor Young Leaders Award. Out of 57 projects from 14 countries, their initiative was selected as one of the top four globally within our Effect+ for the Classroom program.
The team developed a real-time public transit tracking app concept for their city. Their field research highlighted a clear local need: while 73% of citizens struggle to find reliable bus schedules, 92% said they would use public transit more if the information were easily accessible.
By making public transit a more viable option than private cars, the project directly supports UN SDGs 9 (Innovation & Infrastructure) and 11 (Sustainable Cities). Moving beyond theory, the students have already submitted their proposal to the Bento Gonçalves City Hall to help drive real civic change.
This project is a fantastic example of what happens when young people apply global citizenship tools to practical, local challenges. Well done to the entire team!
We are incredibly grateful to the Cyril Taylor Charitable Foundation (CTCF) for their generous support and commitment to empowering the next generation of global changemakers.
Read the full article: https://ifrs.edu.br/bento/ifrs-campus-bento-goncalves-conquista-mencao-honrosa-em-premiacao-internacional-de-lideranca-jovem/
This is a perfect example of how our students get deeply involved in their host communities and actively participate in local civic life! 🌍
We are incredibly proud of Río, an exchange student who has been leaving a real mark on his host community.
Over the past few months, Río has been actively participating in the CAI (Child-Friendly Cities) in Puerto del Rosario - the capital city of Fuerteventura in Canary Islands. This amazing initiative empowers youth to propose real changes to the City Council - such as the impressive anti-harassment protocol for local sports facilities that the students recently developed!
A few days ago, Río's dedication was recognized with an award at the town's plenary meeting.
Let's give a massive round of applause to Río for being a true global citizen! 👏👏👏
Video credits: Ayuntamiento Pto. del Rosario
06/16/2026
We just hosted our 11th Global Student Meetup (Round 2), and the excitement is real! ✨
Before these incredible high school exchange students embark on their study abroad journeys between July and September, they jumped online for the ultimate pre-departure link-up.
This isn't just your standard orientation. It gave our upcoming exchange cohort the perfect chance to:
👋 Connect Globally: Meet peers from all corners of the earth who are in the exact same boat.
🧠 Prepare Mentally: Trade tips, calm those pre-flight nerves, and get ready for the life-changing months ahead.
The bags are being packed, and the countdown is officially ON! 🎒⏳
Wishing our amazing students the best of luck as they step into this next great adventure.
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