2015 IMPACT REPORT
GLOBAL GLIMPSE
is an innovative education non-profit that works to inspire America’s next generation to become responsible global citizens through after school programming and immersion in the developing world.
ABOUT US
WE BELIEVE
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
First-hand exposure to different countries, cultures and people is one of the most powerful educational experiences a young person can have. Young people from all backgrounds should have access to the experiences and 21st century skills that prepare them to become successful and responsible global citizens.
We prepare young people to become responsible and successful global citizens by developing key competencies:
1% of U.S. high school students study abroad and 82% of those students come from affluent, Caucasian backgrounds. Global Glimpse is on a mission to change that.
AWARENESS
Personal: Increased understanding of the relationship between oneself and others in the world. Local and Global: Increased ability to recognize and understand issues of local and global concern.
AGENCY
Courage: Increased ability to take risks and step out of one’s comfort zone Commitment: Increased ability to set and follow-through on responsibilities.
ENGAGEMENT
Increased development of personal, educational, and career aspirations.
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WHAT WE DO PROGRAM MODEL Global Glimpse is a two year program during the junior and senior year of high school. We engage high school juniors in a year-long preparatory curriculum at their school that culminates in a 3 week immersion in a developing country. Diversity is at the core of our education model and our students travel in groups that are socioeconomically, racially, and ethnically diverse. Students return home to practically apply lessons from their experience abroad to college and beyond through a follow-on “Alumni Ambassador� leadership program during their senior year. Our program motivates students to excel academically and provides them with practical knowledge and inter-personal skills that support them to be resilient through the challenging transition to college. We use a sliding scale fee-for-service model to make experiential education abroad accessible to students from all socioeconomic backgrounds. Over 80% of our operating costs are covered by program fees.
OUR GROWTH
Chicago
New York
San Francisco Bay Area
# of Students served annually (2008-2016)
Since 2008, Global Glimpse has served over 2700 students and 270 educators across 50 high schools in the San Francisco Bay Area and New York, and five college preparatory organizations nationally. Founded in the Bay Area in 2007, Global Glimpse launched its first programs in partnership with 10 low-income Bay Area high schools in 2008. Since its founding, the organization has grown more than 10-fold expanding operations in the Bay Area and successfully launching regional programs in New York in 2013 and Chicago in 2015.
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In 2016, we are on track to serve 900 students and 90 educators across 65 high schools in the San Francisco Bay Area, New York and Chicago regions.
WHERE WE TRAVEL
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
In 2016, we will run 45 international programs across 15 sites, Each trip is composed of 20 diverse students and two US educators. We do not outsource any of our international programs.
NICARAGUA EstelĂ* Granada Jinotega Leon* Matagalpa*
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Bonao Constanza Moca San CristĂłbal San Juan De La Maguana
ECUADOR Riobamba*
*Two program locations on site.
INTERNATIONAL IMPACT We work in partnership with local community partners in each of our international sites. Community partners expose our students to reality of life in the developing world and promote deeper learning through local community development projects.
700+ 30,000+
community partners have engaged with our students.
155
local community Service Projects completed abroad.
hours of in-country English tutoring to local community members by Global Glimpse students.
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WHO WE SERVE DIVERSITY MATTERS
2015 Student scholarship Breakdown
We believe that closing the achievement gap requires not only providing low-income youth with opportunities that will set them on a path towards success, but also providing them with experiences that allow them to operate comfortably across socioeconomic lines. It is just as important for students from more affluent backgrounds to understand the realities low income communities face in this country as internationally.
10% Partner Org. 28% Partial Scholarship
26% no Scholarship
36% Full Scholarship
STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS
GENDEr
2%
middle eastern
11% other
7% Indian 15%
Asian/Pacific Islander
34% Hispanic
race/ ethnicity 16% Caucasian
16% african American
39% Male
61% FeMale
57%
low-income Students
$2 million+
in need-based scholarships awarded since 2008.
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OUR IMPACT AWARENESS
We inspire young Americans to become responsible global citizens by expanding their global awareness and instilling compassion for others. STUDENTs develop an understanding of globalization and 94% OFglobal inter-dependencies because of global glimpse. STUDENTs care more about issues in other countries as a 96% OFresult of their global glimpse experience. students can now better understand and empathize with 96% ofpeople from different cultures and backgrounds.
AGENCY
We empower youth to develop leadership skills and step out of their comfort zones so that they are ready to lead in their communities. GAIN the confidence to step out of their comfort 97% OFzoneSTUDENTS and try new things because of Global Glimpse. students have learned to better value different or multiple 97% ofperspectives as a result of the global glimpse program. feel more comfortable leading a group of their 98% OFpeersSTUDENTs after having participated in Global Glimpse.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Our students return home motivated to take action to better their local and global communities. STUDENTs care more about issues in their local community as 80% OFa result of the global glimpse program. believe they now have a responsibility to make the 92% OFworldSTUDENTs a better place after participating in global glimpse. students now know how to take action on both local and 97% ofglobal issues they care about because of global glimpse.
ACADEMIC ENGAGEMENT
We provide perspective for our students on the importance of education, they return more dedicated to their education. alumni developed A greater appreciation for the educational 97% OFopportunities available to them in the u.s. alumni set higher academic goals for themselves after 98% OFreturning home from their global glimpse experience. alumni developed a greater desire to apply to and attend 98% OFcollege after participating in global glimpse.
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OUR ALUMNI ALUMNI AMBASSADOR PROGRAM Global Glimpse students return from the program inspired and motivated to give back to their community and determined to ensure that more students experience the life changing opportunity offered by Global Glimpse. Each year, close to 50% of our alumni are admitted to our competitive Alumni Ambassador program. Our Alumni Ambassador program consists of 5 leadership summits, allowing program alumni to network and engage with a diverse group of peers from across their regional community. Through the program, students further develop their leadership, presentation, and networking skills in preparation for college and their careers.
500+ 20,000+
program Alumni have Graduated from the alumni ambassador program.
volunteer hours are contributed annually by alumni ambassadors to their school and local communities.
COLLEGE PERSISTENCE Out-of-the-classroom educational experiences that develop social and emotional competencies are an important precursor to college persistence. Our students develop self-awareness, social awareness, resilience, critical thinking, and responsible decision-making abilities that directly contribute to their success in college. The following data reflects our program impact on low income students.
81% 69% 89% 79% of alumni agree that their global glimpse experience helped them feel more prepared for college.
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OF alumni reported that global glimpse played a significant role in their ability to successfully transition to college.
OF alumni reported that global glimpse increased their openness to learning new things in college.
OF alumni agree that global glimpse has played a significant role in their ability to succeed in college.
2700+
global glimpse alumni
85%
100%
write about global glimpse in their college admissions essays
of our alumni graduate from high school
96%
are accepted to and enrolled in college
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT JOSÉ JAVIER (J.J.) LUJANO
2009 Global Glimpse Alumni Santa Clara University, Class of 2014 “Global Glimpse has greatly influenced my career aspirations in public policy. I know that there’s great need in the world, and I’d like to be somebody who can help people... Not by doing stuff for them, but by helping them help themselves.”
ESTHER CHEUNG
2012 Global Glimpse Alumni Pomona College, Class of 2017 “My trip gave me a sense of purpose. It gave me confidence knowing that once I got to college, I would be equipped and better informed to start tackling some of the issues I was exposed to on my trip. It made me start off college thinking, There are things bigger than myself... How can I use this time to create change?”
GLOBAL GLIMPSE ALUMNI ARE CURRENTLY ATTENDING, OR HAVE GRADUATED FROM: AMERICAN UNIVERSITY The American University of Paris BARD COLLEGE baylor university BOSTON COLLEGE BOSTON UNIVERSITY Bradley University Brooklyn College BROWN UNIVERSITY colgate university COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY CORNELL UNIVERSITY Dominican University GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY Georgetown University HARVARD UNIVERSITY Indiana University JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY LEWIS AND CLARK COLLEGE London School of Economics Loyola University, Chicago MILLS COLLEGE NEW YORK UNIVERSITY Ohio State University PITZER COLLEGE Pomona College SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY SMITH COLLEGE STANFORD UNIVERSITY TUFTS UNIVERSITY TULANE UNIVERSITY University of Ca, BERKELEY University of Ca, DAVIS University of Ca, irvine University of CA, Los angeles University of Ca, SAN DIEGO The University of Chicago University of Southern CA university of the pacific WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY wharton school, univ. penn
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OUR EDUCATORS
VITO CHIALA
Principal, Overfelt High School (San Jose, CA) “I have seen a profound impact in both the maturity and leadership ability of my students who participate in Global Glimpse. Many of the highest achieving students from top high schools won’t even have the breadth of experiences and skills that these students have when they enter college. Global Glimpse provides students with an expanded world view and develops the compassion within them that our next generation needs to succeed as young global leaders.”
GLOBAL GLIMPSE LEADERS (GGLs)
Global Glimpse Leaders (GGLs) are program champions in our partner schools. GGLs dedicate 80+ hours during the school year and 2.5 weeks in the summer to support the Global Glimpse program. Since 2008, we have trained and supported over 270 GGLs to become more effective educators.
93% 96% 96% 97%
of educators have improved their ability to facilitate learning opportunities outside of the classroom.
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of educators agree that global glimpse was one of their most powerful personal and professional experiences.
of educators agree that global glimpse has made them a more effective and confident educator.
of Educators have increased their ability to empathize with people from different cultures or backgrounds.
OUR PARENTS
CYNTHIA FRANCIS
2012 Global Glimpse Parent (San Francisco, CA) “My daughter came back with an expanded view of how her own experiences can help her create change in the world. Several of our family members have commented on how she’s grown in to such a stronger leader. She had leadership skills before the trip, but the program allowed her to grow even more confident and reflective about her actions as a global citizen. She came home extremely grateful for the experience and even more grateful and supportive towards her family and the local community.”
PARENTS
Global Glimpse is a community organization. The parents and guardians of our students provide strong support for our programs and they in turn are deeply impacted by the growth their sons and daughters experience.
93% 95% 98% 99% of parents reported that their son or daughter has become more engaged in dayto-day life activities.
of parents saw a positive change in their student as a result of the global glimpse program.
OF parents rate their son or daughter’s participation in the global glimpse program as positive.
OF parents would strongly recommend the global glimpse program to other parents.
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OUR PARTNERS BAY AREA PARTNER HIGH SCHOOLS Abraham Lincoln High School, SF Academy of Arts and Sciences, SF Analy High School, Sebastopol Andrew P. Hill High School, San Jose Berkeley High School, Berkeley Castro Valley High School, Castro Valley Cupertino High School, Cupertino Da Vinci Charter Academy, Davis Davis Senior High School, Davis Doughtery Valley High School, San Ramon East Palo Alto Phoenix Academy, East Palo Alto
El Cerrito High School, El Cerrito Encinal High School, Alameda Evergreen Valley High School, San Jose
Freedom High School, Oakley Impact Academy, Hayward Independence High School, San Jose Irvington High School, Fremont James Logan High School, Union City John Swett High School, Crocket Lionel Wilson College Prep, Oakland Lowell High School, SF Mills High School, Millbrae Mission San Jose High School, Fremont Mt. Eden High School, Hayward Oakland High School, Oakland Oakland School for the Arts, Oakland Palo Alto High School, Palo Alto
Piedmont Hills High School, San Jose Pittsburg High School, Pittsburg School of the Arts, SF San Marin High School, Novato Santa Teresa High, San Jose Sequoia High School, Redwood City South San Francisco High School, South SF Summit Preparatory, Redwood City Summit Rainier High School, San Jose Summit Tahoma High School, San Jose Tennyson High School, Hayward W.C. Overfelt High School, San Jose Willow Glen High School, San Jose
NEW YORK PARTNER HIGH SCHOOLS Brooklyn School for Collaborative Studies, Brooklyn Bronx Center for Science and Mathematics, Bronx Eagle Academy for Young Men, Bronx Eagle Academy for Young Men Ocean Hill, Brooklyn Greenwich High School, Greenwich, CT High School of Economics and Finance, Manhattan
Horace Mann School, Riverdale Professional Performing Arts School, Manhattan School for Democracy and Leadership, Brooklyn School of the Future, Manhattan Urban Assembly for Applied Mathematics and Science, Bronx
CHICAGO PARTNER HIGH SCHOOLS Deerfield High School, Deerfield Evanston Township High School, Evanston Global Citizenship Experience (GCE) Lab School, Lincoln Park, Chicago
Highland Park High School, Highland Park Hinsdale South High School, Darien
Kenwood Academy, Hyde Park Lindblom Math & Science Academy, West Englewood, Chicago Noble Street College Prep, Noble Square, Chicago Oak Park & River Forest High School, Oak Park Pritzker College Prep, Logan Square, Chicago
COMMUNITY PARTNERS & SUPPORTERS