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For the past five months a wide outbreak of cholera has spread throughout Zimbabwe. With the country going through President Mugabe's political turmoil, not much attention has been drawn to the safety of Zimbabweans. According to The Guardian, Mugabe himself publicly declared that Zimbabwe is "cholera-free" even though death tolls have risen to 1,780 as of January 2009. Since August of last year, the number of suspected cases has risen to 36,000 and will continue to increase as Zimbabwe's rainy season is in full bloom. More >>
By Ambika Lall, Washington International School

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While the world's attention was riveted on the US presidential race this fall, a relatively little-heeded election in Canada took place which is likely have far-reaching effects in the country's approach to global issues such as the environment, oil, terrorism and trade. More >>

Belgium may be relatively small compared to most European countries, but, at least currently, its government is one of the most turbulent. More >>

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Student-teacher teams at Washington International School's first annual Global Issues Action Institute created some compelling and imaginative videos touching on the institute's themes of education, poverty, and the digital divide, in a digital storytelling workshop. Watch the videos >>

Be the change!

This year the fourth annual Global Issues Network (GIN) Conference was held in Geneva, Switzerland from March 19 through the 21st. Among those participants from our school were myself, and Director of the Center for International Education, Kate Meenan-Waugh. This was not the first contingent of our school to attend such a conference.
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By Ambika Lall,
Washington International School

Students from Sudan work to clean up their community

During an intensive three day conference, the KICS students listened to a variety of inspirational speakers and were involved in several workshops. This year’s Global Issues Network (G.I.N) conference took place at the American School of Doha, Qatar. The conference, entitled “Be the Change” brought together ten schools from across Africa, the Middle East and Europe to motivate and encourage students to effect change in their schools and beyond. The students from the G.I.N. club at KICS provided their own workshop session, where they presented a short video showing some of the work they had begun at KICS, such as getting rid of the plastic bottles in the canteen and picking up plastic bags and litter outside the school. They used their audience to brainstorm ideas and solutions and to share experiences from their own schools regarding attitudes to littering and waste. Watch the video!

The 2nd Annual EARCOS GIN Conference Opens with John Liu

At 10:30 on Friday, March 20, the traditional King’s Anthem of Thailand resonated in the imposing Chevron Theatre of the International School Bangkok. It indicated the commencement of the Opening Keynote Session of the 2nd Annual EARCOS Global Issues Network (GIN) Conference. 360 participants from 43 International Schools were present to hear Mr. Andy Davies, ISB's High School Principal, deliver an introductory message of optimism. More >>
By Michael Shearman and Alex Marshall, International School Bangkok

“Youth can move the world.” This was the message emphasized and repeated throughout Natascha Yogachandra's inspiring speech. The high school junior of Ruamrudee International school in Bangkok is the founder of three successful organizations that all work towards toward one goal: spreading hope through the education of impoverished people. More > >

Typically when girls hit puberty, many worry about their clothes, hair, make-up, and other aesthetic issues; but not those in the Swat Valley of Northwest Pakistan, whose only concern is getting to school undetected. More >>
By Louise Poliquin, Washington International School

It was a common occurrence while living in India that my family and I would cringe whenever we were asked where we were from. We would gulp after replying with, “we’re from the USA,” as predictable facial expressions dawned on the questioners' faces. From their smile you could tell that words like obesity, ignorance, prosperity, power, and arrogance crossed their minds. More >>
By Kate Campbell, Washington International School

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Ambika Lall

GIN Conference, Geneva 2009

Started by Ambika Lall in Conference May 11.

ASD students

A "slam dunk" for charity

Started by ASD students in Community Service May 8.

Aria Marrogi

Mauricio Funes: a welcome change for El Salvador

Started by Aria Marrogi in Politics Apr 22.

Rowan Nicholls

Experiencing the 'other' - a night in a township provides a different perspective 1 Reply

Started by Rowan Nicholls in Culture. Last reply by Cheryl Douglas Apr 16.

ISBangkok

The 2nd Annual EARCOS GIN Conference Opens with John Liu 3 Replies

Started by ISBangkok in Environment. Last reply by Mark Schulte Apr 1.

Wendy Belisle

Obama-jitters on Inauguration day 1 Reply

Started by Wendy Belisle in Politics. Last reply by ISBangkok Mar 23.

Kate Campbell

Embarassed to be an American, 8,000 miles away 5 Replies

Started by Kate Campbell in Culture. Last reply by ISBangkok Mar 23.

Harry Cross

Charles Darwin - 200th Anniversary 3 Replies

Started by Harry Cross in Uncategorized. Last reply by ISBangkok Mar 23.

Louise Poliquin

Taliban threaten girls' education in Pakistan and Afghanistan 1 Reply

Started by Louise Poliquin in Human Rights. Last reply by ISBangkok Mar 23.

Ambika Lall

Cholera outbreak ravages Zimbabwe 1 Reply

Started by Ambika Lall in Human Rights. Last reply by ISBangkok Mar 23.

ISBangkok

No Heat, No Cool, No Problem 1 Reply

Started by ISBangkok in Environment. Last reply by ISBangkok Mar 23.

Benedict John Paci Wagstaff

Tibetans and their followers continue protests around the world. 4 Replies

Started by Benedict John Paci Wagstaff in Human Rights. Last reply by ISBangkok Mar 23.

ISBangkok

The Rohingya Crisis 1 Reply

Started by ISBangkok in Human Rights. Last reply by ISBangkok Mar 23.

 
 

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