LEARN TO CREATE MEANINGFUL CHANGE
with Global Citizen Year
Join students worldwide for an immersive semester in Cape Town where you’ll develop the emotional and intellectual toolkit to create meaningful impact on global issues.
Global Citizen Year is hosting a semester-length program called Take Action Lab where high school graduates (ages 17-21) from across the globe live and learn together in Cape Town, South Africa. There these young people learn how to create a meaningful impact on human rights issues through apprenticeships and our research-backed curriculum.
Expand their global perspective and sense of purpose through a research-backed curriculum, cultural immersion experiences, and apprenticeships with organizations advancing human rights issues.
Make friends and mentors for life and become part of a community of changemakers from across the world.
Develop the skills, network, and insights to create a fulfilling and impactful future.
As part of our commitment to advancing equity and opportunity for all, we award need-based financial aid and merit scholarships.