CASCAIS, PORTUGAL / ACCESSWIRE / November 30, 2024 / "Global Nomads Group" based in the United States of America is one of ten global grassroots initiatives recognized by the prestigious Intercultural Innovation Hub , a joint initiative of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and the BMW Group , implemented with the support of Accenture , during a Ceremony held in the framework of the 10th UNAOC Global Forum in Cascais, Portugal under the theme "United in Peace: Restoring Trust, Reshaping the Future - Reflecting on Two Decades of Dialogue for Humanity". The Forum convened prominent figures, political leaders, UN officials including the United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, as well as representatives from civil society, academia, and the private sector, to share insights and reflect on the 20 years of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations' impactful work.
Selected for its project, "Content Creation Lab" , Global Nomads Group connects young people across geographical and cultural divides, empowering them to co-create digital learning platforms on critical topics such as climate justice and inclusive leadership. Through the 'by youth, for youth' model, young people spearhead the design of educational content that is shared globally through a youth-driven digital platform, reaching over 10,000 youth in over 65 countries annually, inspiring a diverse generation of change-makers. This approach sparks crucial conversations among global youth, encouraging them to respect diversity, challenge preconceptions, deconstruct stereotypes, and cultivate a deeper understanding for ‘the other'.
"Global Nomads is thrilled that, with the support from the Intercultural Innovation Hub, we will be able to bring more global youth together across distance and differences to challenge each other's preconceptions, break down stereotypes, and engage in meaningful discussions on pressing social issues with purpose and urgency," said Courtney Welsh, CEO of Global Nomads Group.
The Intercultural Innovation Hub supports grassroots initiatives that promote intercultural dialogue and understanding, thereby contributing to peace, cultural diversity, and more inclusive societies. This year's Ceremony was chaired by Mr. Miguel Ángel Moratinos, UN Under-Secretary-General and the High Representative for UNAOC, and Ms. Ilka Horstmeier, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG People and Real Estate, Labour Relations Director.
Through the Intercultural Innovation Hub, Global Nomads Group will receive a financial grant, as well as one year of capacity-building and mentorship support from UNAOC, the BMW Group, and Accenture, to help strengthen athe "Content Creation Lab" project and its contribution towards a more inclusive society. This model of collaboration between the United Nations and the private sector creates a more profound impact, as partners provide their respective expertise to ensure the sustainable growth of each supported project.
Learn more about the project: https://interculturalinnovation.org/global-nomads-group-content-creation-lab
Media inquiries:
- Milena Pighi, TeamLead and Spokesperson Corporate Citizenship, BMW Group, Milena.PA.Pighi@bmw.de
- Mr. Alessandro Girola, Chief, Programming and Projects Unit, UNAOC, alessandro.girola@un.org
SOURCE: UNAOC
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