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GLOBAL EDUCATION NETWORK OF YOUNG EUROPEANS

GLEN is a joint non-profit, politically independent initiative of twelve organizations from old and new member states of the European Union.

GLEN aims at contributing to a better understanding of global interdependency, fair and sustainable ways of living, to a responsible development policy and to North-South relations based upon equal partnership and mutual respect.


Core activities of GLEN:

1. GLEN offers an advanced training and experience program for young European global education multipliers. This program consists of training seminars, a 3 month project-based stay in Africa, Asia or South East Europe and awareness raising and global education activities in Europe.

2. GLEN builds connections between people and organisations working in global education in Europe and provides them with spaces for creative exchange and for developing new ideas together.

3. GLEN raises public awareness and understanding of global development issues and of the interdependence of the life of people in Europe and developing/transition countries. GLEN therewith supports Europeans' informed action as responsible global citizens.


Find out more about GLEN...


The GLEN Photo Competition 2007

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Photography is an important means of creating images in peoples minds. Many GLENnies engage in Global Education by more...



GLEN „RENew“ seminar in Slowenia

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Over 100 GLEN participants 2007 met for 4 days at the shores of the Adriatic sea - to evaluate their internships in Africa/Asia and to make plans for global education initiatives in Europe. more...



GLEN motto of 2008: Quality and Stability

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GLEN motto of the year 2008 is “Quality and Stability” which describes the main focuses of GLEN this year. This motto is a part of GLEN’s Annual Plan for 2008 that was recently developed by the newly elected Steering Committee. more...



KOFI ANNAN VISITED GLEN STAND IN THE EUROPEAN DEVELOPMENT DAYS IN LISBON

On November 7th Kofi Annan former Secretary General of the United Nations visited the GLEN stand after giving his speach at the European Development Days event in Lisbon, Portugal. more...