Global Issues Network Conference 2008 

Western Academy of Beijing 

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

Introduction and Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 

Keynote Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 

GIN Conference at a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . 8 

Session 1: Saturday 10:30 – 11:30 . . . . . . . . . 10 



Session 4: Saturday 16:30 – 17:30 . . . . . . . . 22 

Session 5: Sunday 10:00 – 11:00 . . . . . . . . . 26 

Session 6: Sunday 11:10 – 12:10 . . . . . . . . . 29 

Session 7: Sunday 14:45 – 15:45 . . . . . . . . . . 33 

Participants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 

GIN Planning Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 

GIN Conference Ambassadors . . . . . . . . . 38 

GIN Conference Performers . . . . . . . . . . . 38 

NGO’s and Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 

Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . 40 

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Dear GIN Conference Participants, 

Welcome to the Western Academy of Beijing (WAB) and the first GIN Conference to be 

held in Asia. WAB is proud to be the first host of a GIN conference in our region. It is an honor 

to join with EARCOS in making this happen. On behalf of our entire WAB community, I am 

pleased to extend a warm welcome and best wishes to all of you for a very positive and 

meaningful experience. 

The over 300 individuals who are attending this conference attest to the commitment of our 

students and our staff to addressing the pressing needs of our planet. It is encouraging that 

so many people are willing to come together to collectively learn more about what they 

can do to help find solutions to the global issues that face us. For my generation, High Noon 

was all about a western film. Today, it speaks to our future survival. The importance of a 

conference like this is encouraging and the implications bode well for our future. Hopefully, 

the success of this conference will inspire each of you to return to your communities and get 

others involved, who will, in turn, also get others involved. The synergy generated by many 

people focusing on the global issues we face will go a long way to helping us meet the 

challenges. 

Many people in our community have been responsible for helping to make this happen. I 

would, however, like to extend special recognition to our staff members who formed the 

Organizing Committee. They are Andrea Barlien, Perry Barlien, David Harrison, Kevin Rose, 

Kelly-Ann Sackey, Megan Settle, Rena Mirkin, and Justin Bedard. In addition, I would like to 

acknowledge the efforts and support of Linda Sills from EARCOS and Sheila Burch who has 

served as our chief organizer for this event. Each of these individuals has devoted many 

hours to making sure this is a successful conference. 

David Randall 

Interim Director 


It is with great enthusiasm that I welcome all of you to the first Global Issues Network 

Conference in Asia. It is hard to imagine that only three years ago, Western Academy of 

Beijing (WAB) held its first Global Issues Network meeting and now we are hosting a Global 

Issues Network Conference with over forty international schools from the Asia region. 

In just three years, the growth of the Global Issues Network has been mind boggling: WAB 

has joined with six other international schools in the Beijing area (BISS, ISB, Dulwich. BCIS, CIS 

and IST) to form a regional network, the BeiGIN, and the Global Issues Network has expanded 

at break-neck speed throughout China and Asia. To me, this is confirmation of the growing 

consciousness throughout the world that we must all join together in helping to solve urgent 

global problems and that schools must be part of the solution. 

It is always said that education has the power to change lives, and I would like to add that it 

also has the potential and the power to change the world. By re-orienting the curriculum and 

incorporating global issues awareness into the educational learning environment, schools 

can empower young people to help find solutions to global problems. 

I hope you are inspired by this conference and that both students and teachers will return 

to their respective schools with a deeper understanding of the role education must play in 

addressing urgent global problems. We must develop students who have the knowledge, 

skills, and values to create a sustainable world. Education for Sustainable Development. It is 

Earth’s Hope. 

Sheila Burch 

WAB Global Citizenship Consultant 

sheilaburch@hotmail.com 

 

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global issues conference 

Dear GIN Conference Participants, 

On behalf of EARCOS, I would like to welcome you to the inaugural Global Issues Network 

(GIN) Conference in Beijing. EARCOS is an organization made up of 108 international schools 

in Asia with students from all over the world. We are pleased more than 300 “global citizens” 

and advisers have chosen to join us in this groundbreaking conference. 

The journey to Beijing has definitely been a team effort. Last year, both Jean Francois 

Rischard and Clayton Lewis served as mentors and enthusiastically supported the 

introduction of the GIN conference to the Asia region by presenting at both of our 

conferences in Bangkok. Just the right environment for this conference was imperative. John 

Mc Bryde accepted the honor to host this first conference at Western Academy Beijing(WAB) 

which has led the way in creating a dynamic Global Network in Beijing. John then ”passed 

the torch” to David Randall and the WAB Organizing Committee led by Sheila Burch and 

their work has been invaluable. 

To quote Clayton Lewis, the potential for a truly international network of students is within our 

reach, but this vision can only be realized with our continued commitment. Remember our 

vision-to help students realize they can make a difference by empowering them to work with 

their peers internationally to develop solutions for global issues. 

This conference is about recognizing and nurturing the potential and power found in our 

international communities. I challenge each of you to continue to support this network, 

to exchange ideas freely, to present the results of your efforts with pride, and to return 

”home” with a plan for making your efforts sustainable!! As global citizens, we count on your 

potential to make a real difference!! 

We, at EARCOS, look forward to supporting the creation of lasting global networks by 

continuing this annual event. These networks will continue to encourage the sharing of 

innovative projects and solutions nurturing sustainable change!!! 

I wish you a very rewarding experience that will remain with you, 

Sincerely, 

Linda Sills 

EARCOS Associate Director 

www.earcos.org 

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. 

Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” - Margaret Mead 

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Keynote Speakers 

Jean Francois Rischard 

High Noon: 20 Global Problems, 20 Years to Solve Them 

Jean-François Rischard, former World Bank Vice-President for Europe, is the author of the book, 

High Noon: 20 Global Problems, 20 Years to Solve Them, and the Global Issues Network is based 

upon the principles described in this book. Twelve of the twenty problems have been selected 

as a focus for the Global Issues Network and the International Baccalaureate Organization has 

selected six of these issues for its Community Theme Program which encourages the IB community 

to engage with global issues in the classroom, in activities, and in special initiatives. 

Rishard is from Luxembourg, and holds a US green card. He has graduate and post-graduate 

degrees in Economics (University of Aix-Marseille, licence and DES, 1971 and 1973), a Law Doctorate (Luxembourg, 

1971), and a Masters in Business Administration (Harvard Business School, 1975, with first and second year honors). He 

speaks and writes fluent English, French and German. From 1975 to 2005, he worked at the World Bank, and became 

Vice-President of the institution in 1992. 

He has worked in over 60 countries, and maintains an extensive network of relationships with government and business 

leaders throughout the world. He is an avid reader with a broad range of interests in finance, business, world events 

and trends. 

He lives in Paris, after having spent more than 20 years in the United States. He is married with three children and enjoys 

skiing and golf. 

Hafsat Abiola www.kind.org 

Young People Can Change the World 

Hafsat Abiola is a young activist from Nigeria who works to promote women, youth, and democracy 

around the world. She is a founding member of Global Youth Connect, Youth Employment 

Campaign, and Vital Voices: Women in Democracy. She is a member of the World Wisdom Council 

and the World Future Council and the author of many articles published in international and national 

media, as well as assistant editor of Imagining Ourselves, an international anthology of women. 

Hafsat is also the Executive Director of the Kudirat Initiative for Democracy, KIND, an NGO that 

seeks to empower democracy and development in Nigeria by strengthening organizations and creating initiatives that 

advance women. KIND’s main programme is Kudra, a programme that offers leadership training to 750 young women 

across Nigeria each year. 

In recognition of her work, Hafsat was selected as a Global Leader of Tomorrow by the World Economic Forum in 2001 

and as an Ashoka Fellow in 2003, and received awards from the State of the World Forum, the Association for Women’s 

Rights in Development, the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation, and the National Association of Nigerian Students. Hafsat 

graduated from Harvard College in 1996 and received an honorary doctorate degree from Haverford College in 

2000. 

 

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Jane Goodall www.janegoodall.org 

Jane Goodall Institute 

In 1965, Jane earned her Ph.D in Ethology from Cambridge University. Soon thereafter, she returned 

to Tanzania to continue research and to establish the Gombe Stream Research Centre. 

In 1977, Jane founded the Jane Goodall Institute for Wildlife Research, Education and Conservation 

to provide ongoing support for field research on wild chimpanzees. Today, the mission of the Jane 

Goodall Institute is to advance the power of individuals to take informed and compassionate 

action to improve the environment for all living things. The Institute is a leader in the effort to protect 

chimpanzees and their habitats and is widely recognized for establishing innovative communitycentered 

conservation and development programs in Africa and the Roots & Shoots education 

program in nearly 100 countries. 

Dr. Goodall’s scores of honors include the Medal of Tanzania, the National Geographic Society’s Hubbard Medal, 

Japan’s prestigious Kyoto Prize, the Prince of Asturias Award for Technical and Scientific Research 2003, the Benjamin 

Franklin Medal in Life Science, and the Gandhi/King Award for Nonviolence. In April 2002 Secretary-General Annan 

named Dr. Goodall a United Nations “Messenger of Peace.” In 2003, Queen Elizabeth II named Dr. Goodall a Dame of 

the British Empire, the equivalent of a knighthood. 

Austin Gutwein www.hoopsofhope.org 

Can One Person Really Make a Difference? 

In the spring of 2004, I watched a video that showed children who had lost their parents to a 

disease called AIDS. After watching the video, I realized these kids weren’t any different from me 

except they were suffering. I felt God calling me to do something to help them. I decided to shoot 

free throws and on World AIDS Day, 2004, I shot 2,057 free throws to represent the 2,057 kids who 

would be orphaned during my day at school. People sponsored me and we were able to raise 

almost $3,000. That year, the money was used by World Vision to provide hope to eight orphaned 

children. 

From that year forward, hundreds of people have joined me on World Aids Day, December 1, in a 

basketball shoot-a-thon called Hoops of Hope. By doing something as simple as shooting free throws, Hoops of Hope 

participants have raised over $120,000. The children left behind by AIDS now have access to food, clothing, shelter, 

medical care and finally a school! 

This year, our goal is to raise $150,000 to build a medical lab in Sinazongwe, Zambia which will enable medical staff to 

administer medication for the disease. The medication will allow parents suffering from HIV/AIDS to prolong their life 

and keep their children from becoming among the 15 million children already orphaned by this disease. I hope you’ll 

join us by participating in Hoops of Hope. It’s an awesome event that will leave an impact not only on the lives of the 

kids who are helped, but on your life as well. 

John Dennis Liu www.earthshope.org 

Earth’s Hope 

John D. Liu is an American of Chinese desent who has lived in China since 1979. Mr. Liu helped to 

open the CBS News bureau at the time of normalization of relations between China and the United 

States and worked for CBS for more than a decade as producer/cameraman. 

Since the mid-90’s Mr. Liu has directed the Environmental Education Media Project that uses media 

to help educate about environmental issues worldwide. In this role, John has made many films on 

environmental issues including the rehabilitation of the Loess Plateau. Mr. Liu is currently leading the 

“EARTH’S HOPE” initiative engaged in communicating about Integrated Poverty Eradication and 

Large-Scale Ecosystem Rehabilitation based on lessons learned through the documentation of the 

Loess Plateau Watershed Rehabilitation. “Envisioning a Future without Poverty, in a World with Intact Ecosystems.” 

In 2006, Mr. Liu was awarded a fellowship for the communication of Science by the Rothamsted Research Institute in 

the UK. 

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Marc Kielburger www.freethechildren.com 

Me to We: How Youth Can Take Action to Build a Better World For All 

Marc Kielburger is the co-founder and chief executive director of Leaders Today, a world renowned 

youth leadership organization. He is also the chief executive director of Free The Children, the 

world’s largest network of children helping children through education. 

An award-winning social advocate, Marc is also a leadership specialist and a New York Times 

best-selling author. He has traveled to more than 50 countries, visiting underprivileged children and 

helping with development initiatives. 

As chief executive director of Free The Children, Marc oversees a unique, youth-driven charity that 

has changed the lives of more than one million young people around the world The organization has built more than 

500 schools in Asia, Africa and Latin America, providing daily education to more than 50,000 children. Free The Children 

has earned four Nobel Peace Prize nominations and facilitated high profile partnerships with organizations such as the 

United Nations and Oprah’s Angel Network. 

Marc graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University, having completed a degree in international relations. He 

won a coveted Rhodes Scholarship and went on to complete a law degree at Oxford University with an emphasis on 

human rights. 

He is the co-author of national bestsellers, Take Action! A Guide to Active Citizenship, Take More Action, and most 

recently, New York Times best-seller, Me to We: Finding Meaning in a Material World. Together with Craig Kielburger, 

Marc is also a syndicated columnist carried by the Toronto Star, Vancouver Sun and Huffinton Post as well as Canadian 

Living. 

Marc was also recently selected by the World Economic Forum as one of the 250 Young Global Leaders. 

Marc’s work has been featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show, CNN, BBC. 

Dr. Mechai Viravadya www.pda.or.th/eng 

Doing Things Differently to Change the World 

Mr. Mechai Viravaidya is the Founder/Chairman of the Population and Community Development 

Association (PDA), one of Thailand’s largest and most successful private, non-profit development 

organizations. Since 1974, PDA has initiated community-based family planning services, poverty 

reduction, rural development and environmental programs, as well as HIV / AIDS prevention 

activities throughout Thailand. Mr. Mechai played a large role in the success of Thailand’s national 

family planning program, which resulted in one of the most rapid fertility declines in the modern 

era as the rate of annual population growth declined from over 3% in 1974 to 0.8% in 2002, and the 

average number of children per family fell from seven to less than two. 

Mr. Mechai was appointed as a Minister to the Office of the Prime Minister in 1991 and 1992, and assisted Prime Minister 

Anand Panyarachun as the chief architect in establishing a comprehensive national HIV /AIDS prevention policy and 

program. This initiative is regarded as the most outstanding national effort by any country, and by 2004, Thailand had 

experienced a 90% reduction in new HIV infections. 

He was appointed as the Ambassador for UNAIDS in 1999 and has received numerous awards including the United 

Nations Population Award, the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Public Service in 1994, the Paul Hoffman Award and the 

United Nations Gold Peace Medal in 1981. 

In 2008 the Population and Community Development Association (PDA) was selected as a recipient of the Skoll Award 

for Social Entrepreneurship. This award, which comes with a 3-year, USD 1 million grant, will be used to further develop 

and expand PDA’s Village Development Partnership (VDP), and to start “Business for Social Progress” whose generated 

profit will contribute to rural development sustainability. 

Mr. Mechai Viravaidya was born on January 17, 1941 and resides in Thailand. 

 

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Marie So Co-Founder Ventures in Development www.venturesindev.org 

Social Entrepreneurship 

Marie So attended the United World College (UWC) and graduated from Harvard Kennedy 

School’s Masters in Public Administration/International Development (MPA/ID) program. She is cofounder 

of Ventures in Development, a non-profit that supports social enterprises in China. As a 

social entrepreneur she has developed two start ups working with Yaks in China: Shangri-La Yak 

Cheese and Shokay which brings Yak down to the fashion world. 

Marie has working experiences in both public and private sectors including the United Nations, 

Procter and Gamble and in the financial sector with Merrill Lynch. Marie earned her Masters in 

International and Public Affairs (MIPA) from Hong Kong University and her Bachelor Degree in 

Economics, Industrial Engineering, and Management Science from Northwestern University. Marie grew up in Hong 

Kong and enjoys scuba diving, modern dancing, traveling and painting. Marie is also fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin, 

and French. 

Carol Chyau Co-Founder Ventures in Development www.venturesindev.org 

Social Entrepreneurship 

Carol Chyau attended the Taipei American International School and graduated from Harvard 

Kennedy School’s Masters in Public Administration/International Development (MPA/ID) program. 

During the course of her studies at Harvard, Carol worked with the United Nations Development 

Programme in New York City and Thailand. She completed projects studying Information 

Communication Technologies in Thailand and Growing Sustainable Business projects in New York. 

She also studied internet connectivity in rural areas in Cambodia as a World Resources Institute 

case writer. Carol has also worked in microfinance with EDPYME Edyficar in Lima, Peru. Carol 

graduated from the University of Pennsylvania’s joint-degree Huntsman Program in International 

Studies & Business (BS/BA) with concentrations from the Wharton School in Finance and Management with minors in 

Spanish and Fine Arts. While studying at Penn, Carol spent a semester living and studying in Santiago, Chile. She enjoys 

traveling, photography, biking and art history. Carol is fluent in Mandarin and Spanish. 

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GIN Conference at a Glance 

Friday, 4 April 2008 

Time Event Venue 

07:30-13:00 Mutianyu Great Wall tour Lido pick up & drop off 

14:00 Bus transfer to WAB Lido Hotel pick up – HS drop off 

14:00-16:00 

Registration 

NGO exhibits 

Snacks provided by Sodexho 

WAB Chinese Ensemble 

HS – Koi Garden 

16:00-16:15 Welcome HS Koi Garden 

16:30-17:30 Simulation: Advisors and students HS Gym 

17:30- 17:45 Move to Founders HS to Founders Theatre 

18:00-19:00 

Welcome: David Randall, Linda Sills, 

Camila Hall, EARCOS Global Citizen 

Announcements 

Keynote – Jean-François Rischard 

19:00-20:00 Dinner & Discussion ES Gym 

20:00–20:30 Keynote – Hafsat Abiola ES Gym 

20:30 –21:00 

Performance by China Disabled People’s 

Performing Art Troupe 

Founders Theatre 

ES Gym 

21:00 Bus transfer to Lido Hotel ES Front Door 

Saturday, 5 April 2008 


07:00-07:45 Breakfast Lido Hotel 

07:45-08:00 Bus transfers to WAB from Lido Hotel Drop off at ES 

08:30-10:00 

10:00-10:30 

Keynote – Jane Goodall via live video 

conference 

Keynote – Austin Gutwein 

Move to HS 

Morning refreshments 


HS Koi Garden 

10:30-11:30 Workshops – Session 1 HS Classrooms 


12:45-13:45 Lunch HS Bamboo Court 

14:00 – 15:00 Keynote - John Liu (Earth’s Hope) Founders Theatre 

15:15 – 16:15 Workshops – Session 3 HS 

16:15-16:30 Afternoon refreshments HS 

16:30-17:30 Workshops – Session 4 HS 

17:45 

Bus transfer to Lido Hotel 

Evening free 

Optional Dinner at Sichuan restaurant. 

RESERVATION required. Reserve at information 

table on Friday. 

Two sittings - 18:30 and 19:30 

Lido Area 

 

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GIN Conference at a Glance 

Sunday, 6 April 2008 


07:00-07:45 Breakfast Lido Hotel 

07:45-08:00 Bus transfers to WAB from Lido Hotel Drop off at ES 

08:30-09:30 Keynote – Marc Kielburger Founders Theatre 

09:30-10:00 

Move to HS 

Morning refreshments 

HS Koi Garden 



12:10-13:00 Lunch HS Koi Garden 

13:15-14:30 

14:45- 15:45 

15:45-16:00 

Keynote - Marie So and Carol Chyau 

Keynote - Mechai Virayadya via video 

conference 

Tangible Action Plans – Meet in groups to discuss 

See Schedule: Session 7 

Parting thoughts – Jean-François Rischard 

Thank you to students/organizers 

16:00-16:30 Music celebration and Closure HS 

16:15 Bus transfer to Lido Hotel HS 

Monday, 7 April 2008 


HS 

HS Ramp 


07:30-13:00 Mutianyu Great Wall tour Lido pick up & drop off 

Avalokitesvara 

Bodhisattva 

Performed by China 

Disabled People’s 

Performing Art Troupe 

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Session 1: Saturday 10:30 – 11:30 

The Spread of AIDS- Are You Safe? ROOM 1 

An educational simulation on the spread of AIDS and how to keep yourself safe. Open question and answer session 

regarding fears, discrimination and issues related to the spread HIV/AIDS. 

Presented by Bill Valentino of BAYER and Edmund Settle of UNAIDS China. Edmund Settle is currently serving as the HIV/ 

AIDS programme specialist at UNDP. 

Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots ROOM 2 

How Does Roots & Shoots Create Positive Change? 

Join Dr. Jane’s team of young people around the world who are making a difference in their communities and for our 

world! Roots & Shoots is an international hands-on environmental and humanitarian program that is making positive 

changes happen - for our communities, for animals and for the environment. Hear from the China Roots & Shoots 

Program, both international and local Chinese students talk about how they are helping China to make a difference. 

Presented by Erika Helms, Roots and Shoots 

Addressing Global Issues in IB Programmes – Part 1 AMPHITHEATRE 

(Advisor recommended, students welcome) 

The latest news on the new IB Community Theme Program: Sharing Our Humanity. The IBO has adopted six of Rischard’s 

issues and the program encourages all members of the IB community to engage with global issues in the classroom, in 

activities, in special initiatives and in our personal lives. The workshop will also discuss the International Global Citizen’s 

Award, a new programme which encourages young people to become better global citizens and recognizes when 

they do so. 14 schools in 10 countries are currently piloting the program. Students commit to find out more about other 

cultures, review their personal lifestyle and its impact on others and the environment and engage with others to make 

a difference. The award is made by individual schools and is not competitive-the more students who get it the better! 

Presented by Boyd Roberts, IBO Organization 

Carbon Offset ROOM 3 

Learn how to calculate your Carbon Footprint and reduce it. Take a look a look your lifestyle and what simple changes 

you can make to reduce your carbon footprint. Lots of time for questions and answer. Clear World will give you the 

opportunity to decide how the GIN conference can offset its carbon emissions. 

Presented by Mike Ashburn, Clear World Energy 

Why is Poverty the Most Important Global Issue? ROOM 4 

In this presentation, the group of students from AIS in Hong Kong, will analyze the global issue of poverty addressing its 

significance in terms of global problems and solution making. The group will discuss the causes and consequences of 

poverty problems around our world, and argue that this global issue is the most important and pressing need for our 

world to address together NOW! 

Presented by CHEN, Xi-Lin, DO, Bin-Nali, GANDHI, Ashima, LAPKO, Illya, NG, Shi-Yi, SHIN, Johnny. 

American International School-Hong Kong 

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Water Took My Daughter ROOM 5 

Global Issue: Access to Water 

Why Do Some People Have Safe Water and Others Not? 

How much water do you use everyday just for your daily shower? Do you know how hard it is to get water in some 

countries? This interactive workshop will help you understand the delicate balance between development, environment 

and human need. 

Presented by Nao Azumi, Heide Kuang, Ivan Leung, Mannon Van Nimmen, Joey Wong, Wai Yan Yip. American 

International School of Guangzhou 

“Unlocking the Doors of Misperception”— Keys … ROOM 7 

“How to Build a Networked Community…” 

This will be like an explorer’s diary… our pathway toward a global, issues-oriented community. About the struggle to 

form a local area community based upon topic. 

Presented by Georgi, Kris, Adeel American School of Bangkok 

Global Concerns, Project Week and Other Initiatives ROOM 9 

at United World College of South East Asia 

Student Leadership and How Students Run Global Concerns Projects 

The reality on the Ground - Visiting and Working at a Project 

Udayan will discuss the challenges and rewards he experienced working amongst slum dwellers in Cebu, The Phillipines. 

He will also speak about other issues experienced by young people when visiting projects. 

Presented by Udayan Goswamy. 

How to Organise and Run a Student Based Humanitarian Programme at a Large International School 

James will explain how as Chair of the UWCSEA Global Concerns group he and his executive have to coordinate, 

control, monitor and encourage the various student project groups. 

Presented by James Zhou Cheng-Zhe. United World College of South East Asia 

Small Steps at RIS, Large Leaps for Humankind ROOM 10 

Global Issue: Global Warming and Education 

Can Students Initiate Global Change? 

We will present information on how global issues projects at RIS were initiated, how the projects are executed and 

what we hope to accomplish with each project. We will also talk about our ambitious endeavor to raise funds for our 

projects. 

Presented by Win, Jiras and Vaishaali on global warming; Medhavin and Vybhavi on education, and Nattapoj on our 

fundraishing efforts. Ruamrudee International School. 

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Peace Out ROOM 11 

Global Issue: Maintaining World Peace by Using the UN Peace Keeping Forces 

In light of its failures in places such as Rwanda, how should UN Peacekeeping forces be changed for the betterment 

of the entire world and its peoples? 

Students will begin this presentation by giving a backdrop of what led to the genocide within Rwanda quickly followed 

by a brief review of the creation and purpose behind the UN Peacekeeping forces. Once all basic understanding is 

established the audience will have the opportunity to make the topic come alive by taking part in a simulation. After 

the simulation the presenters will propose their solution to the current ineffectiveness of the peace keeping forces. 

Presented by Kyle Painter, Kyaw Kyaw Oo, Jessica Cheng, Rachel Jensen and Abishek Mukund 

Taipei American School. 

A Project Cycle ROOM 12 

Inspired to take action? Got a project idea? Ready to begin? 

But... where to begin and where to go? It’s easy to find the problems, it’s easy to theorize solutions, but realizing a 

project to make an impact might require more thought and work than you realized. In this workshop we will share our 

experiences of working with the World Bank and preparing proposals and presentations to Shell, Rotary and Maersk to 

receive corporate funding to bring clean water to a small village in rural China. 

How do you find a project site? How do you check the viability of your proposed solution? Are you sure that your 

project will have no negative impacts? How do you fund your project? These are all questions we went through in our 

water project last year, and questions we hope to answer for you in our workshop. We would like to share with you the 

process of our project cycle last year, our experiences of successes and failures, and discuss with you, how to carry out 

a project from beginning to end. We found a way to bring clean water to over 300 people and so can you! 

Presented by Catherine Zhu and Enea Koxhioni Western Academy of Beijing 

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Workshop Selection & Notes 

MY WORKSHOP CHOICES SESSION 1: Saturday April 5th 

Please choose three fabulous workshops. In the event a workshop is full when you arrive, go to one of your other 

choices. Please make sure delegates from your school attend different workshops to maximize the impact of this 

conference on your school. 

Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Room No. _ _________ 



SESSION 1 NOTES 

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AIDS Orphans…Is It Really That Big of a Deal? ROOM 1 

This workshop will look at the real impact of AIDS orphans. From his first-hand experience in Africa, Austin will share how 

these children really live, what life is like everyday. You’ll leave inspired and challenged to make a difference. 

Presented by Austin Gutwein, Hoops of Hope 

Cooperate Social Responsibility – 

AMPHITHEATER 


The workshop will discuss the role of corporations in supporting schools and student initiatives regarding solutions to 

global issues. There will be a chance to get tips on how to get corporate support for your innovative service projects. 

Presented by Bill Valentino. Bill Valentino is the Director of Corporate Social Responsibility for BAYER 

Education for Sustainable Development ROOM 3 


Ever had a vision of a future that works for all people? Ever wondered what is being done to encourage 

people everywhere to change to help make this future a reality? Well it’s happening, and you’re a part of 

it! This session looks into the United Nations Decade of Education for Sustainable Development and what 

people are doing to learn to change for a better future, including, students, teachers, store owners, big 

businesses, governments, NGOs and even the media. In particular, this session shares UNESCO’s multimedia 

education curriculum, Teaching and Learning for a Sustainable Future, and demonstrates how it links to 

change through learning in the classroom and community. 

Presented by Joel Basha. Education for Sustainable Development, UNESCO Bangkok 

How Can We Help to Eradicate Poverty? ROOM 4 

In this workshop, the group of students from AIS in Hong Kong, will evaluate the problem of poverty on our world and 

attempts to step up the fight against it. The group will consider if eradicating poverty is a realistic goal for our world to 

focus its energies on, and suggest patterns of behavior and ideas that they believe can help with solving this global 

issue - challenging each and every one of us to take a stand and act within our local communities if we really want to 

see change happen on a global scale! 

Presented by CHEN, Xi-Lin, DO, Bin-Nali, GANDHI, Ashima, LAPKO, Illya, NG, Shi-Yi, SHIN, Johnny. 

American International School-Hong Kong 

How to Run a “Service Summit” at Your School ROOM 5 

How Do We Think Globally and Act Locally? 

In this workshop the details on how to plan a day summit, where students, school leaders, community leaders (NGO’s) 

meet, share and learn from each other, will be presented in an interactive format. Participants should come with an 

understanding about individuals being important parts of a “body”..every group has something unique to provide to 

making our world a better place.....need each part of the body for the body to function......can’t have a bunch of 

eyes only or feet only. 

Presented by Dominic Wu, Rebecca Yim, Renee Wu, Bianca Ponziani, Lauren Kan, Jannina Phi. 

Hong Kong International School. 

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ISB Green Panthers – Reducing Your School’s Carbon Footprint ROOM 6 

Global Issue: Environment / Climate Change 

What specific steps can students, teachers and parents take to reduce an international school’s impact on global 

warming? 

The workshop will brainstorm steps international schools can take to reduce the overall impact the school community 

has on global warming. Presenters will demonstrate what ISB has done over the past two years via their “Green 

Panther” organization. 

Presented by Katy Lai, Gerhard Rauch, Nid Srisontisuk, Sirada Chayabunjonglerd, Ji Won Lee, Sophie Kim. 

International School of Bangkok. 

Education for All ROOM 7 

What roles should international schools and students play in making education accessible to all? 

Presented by Jui Hui Lee, Anne Terry, Ryan Marshang Michael George. 

International School of Kuala Lumpur 

“Waste Not, Want not?” ROOM 8 

Global Issue: Waste and Energy 

How CanWe All Waste Less? 

A presentation on how our school is trying to reduce the amount it consumes in all areas and how we are trying to 

discourage the use of plastic bags in our local area. 

Presented by Hyun Jin, Uygen, Boon and Chang The Regents International School, Thailand 

Human Rights – Everybody’s Business! ROOM 9 

Global Issue: Human Rights 

How can we mobilize students in our schools to become aware of, and involved in, the struggle to achieve human 

rights in our world today? 

Last year TCIS launched a student chapter of Amnesty International. With over 60 members, we hold weekly meetings, 

participate in letter-writing campaigns, and run issue-based campaigns at our school. We are steadily raising awareness 

in our students about human rights issues, and feel that high school students have a large role to play in speaking out 

about human rights abuses in our world. Come to our workshop to learn how your school can get an Amnesty group 

started, and what difference it can make in your school community. 

Presented by the Taejon Christian International School 

Finance, Media, and the Loss of Culture: ROOM 10 

Individual Consequences and Personal Solutions 

Global Issue: Global Financial Architecture, Poverty, and Preservation of Culture 

How are the finance industry and mass media related to one another in terms of goals and what is their net effect on 

the individual? 

The workshop will utilize a brief presentation coupled with a breakout and sharing session to shed light on the individual 

problems created by the union of mass marketers and financiers. Possible personal solutions will be presented and 

solicited from attendees. 

Presented by Mitieb AlSaud, Abdurrahman AlMubarak, Mohammed AlBassam. 

Dhahran Ahliyya Schools. 

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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle ROOM 11 

Global Issue: Environmental Sustainability 

How can we reduce, reuse and/or recycle the resources we use in our local communities? 

Students will present efforts and issues related to reducing, reusing and recycling around Ho Chi Minh City and at our 

school and will request other schools to come up with ideas for their own communities. 

Presented by Siti Zulaikha Binti Akbar, Woon Joo Ha, Timothy William Logan, Quach Tran Anh Nguyen, Patrick Thomas 

Farrelly, Ho Woong Chun. 

International School of Ho Chi Minh City. 

Rocks, Rapids and Rivers 

Fostering global citizenship through adventure. This workshop will take a hands-on and interactive approach to explore 

how challenge and adventure can be used to develop vibrant and powerful communities within diverse populations. 

Participants will experience how adventure can bring people together and build strong bonds of solidarity. 

Presented by: Justin Bedard, JUMP! Foundation 

Educate For Peace: Conservation Through ROOM 13 

Education - Rathambore 

Can Students Lead Curricular Initiatives for Change? If so, How? 

How do you become the change you want to see? This workshop will focus on how to plant and nurture a school 

with the example of Rathambore as a case study. It will detail how a student led initiative can bloom into a curricular 

school wide initiative for change at various levels; a change which has impacted the school, the community and 

the environment. Strategies for presenting such an initiative in other schools will be shared through an interactive 

demonstration and a case study of two projects undertaken by Global Issues, Peace Initiative, and SAVE at the 

Singapore American School. 

Presenters: Daksha Rajagopalan, Evelyn Lo, Ellen Lee, Thomas Bynum Singapore American School 

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Role and Responsibility of the Media 

in Solving Global Issues 

Presented by Jaime Flor Cruz, CNN Beijing Bureau Chief 

AMPHITHEATER 

AIDS Orphans…is it Really That Big of a Deal? ROOM 1 

This workshop will look at the real impact of AIDS orphans. From his first-hand experience in Africa, Austin will share how 

these children really live, what life is like everyday. You’ll leave inspired and challenged to make a difference. 

Presented by Austin Gutwein. Hoops of Hope 

Earth’s Hope ROOM 2 

“I want one day to look at mountains that are now bare of trees and see huge forests. I want in my lifetime to see vast 

rivers that are now dwindling and filled with silt, flowing freely and clean again, in Africa and around the world. I know 

that this is possible. I have seen that we have a choice to make. We need to end poverty forever and restore all land 

that has been degraded by human beings. It’s our choice and it’s “Earth’s Hope.” 

John will discuss his work related to the Earth’s Hope project. “Envisioning a future without poverty in a world with intact 

ecosystems.” 

Presented by John Liu, Earth’s Hope 

Protecting China’s Natural Splendor ROOM 3 

Doctor Lu Zhi is Director of Shanshui Center for Nature and Society (www.hinature.cn), an organization dedicated to 

protecting biodiversity and demonstrating that humans can live harmoniously with nature. Sun Shan is the Conservation 

Director of Shanshui Center. She will be discussing a campaign “For Our Natural Splendor,” in parallel to the Green 

Olympics, aimed at engaging the increasingly eco-alert urban dwellers in China, to promote pride, awareness and 

action in protecting nature. 

Presented by Dr. Lu Zhi and Sun Shan, Conservation International 

Seeking Understanding and Tackling Water Problems in Jakarta ROOM 4 

Global Issue: Poverty and Water Issues 

What environmental understandings endure for students after a unit focused upon water issues? How do students and 

teachers strive to act locally while considering a global issue? 

Water issues are abundant in Indonesia. How does Jakarta International School strive to teach students about the 

many water issues facing Jakarta, Indonesia. What service learning and environmental stewardship experiences exist 

for students and is JIS maximizing the potential learning opportunities. This workshop will present a series of projects, 

present the data gathered from students, teachers, and parents regarding projects at JIS. 

Presented by Mayaz Alam, Anna Borch, Alex Piers, Nicole Gunara, Zaina Ahmed. 

Jakarta International School 

Planning International Day ROOM 5 

Global Issue: Celebrating Diversity 

How can International Day have an impact when the day is over? 

International Day or UN Day can be a full day event or a one-liner in the daily bulletin. With the help of all participants, 

we will come up with a dynamic day with lots of new ideas. By sharing ideas and planning together, participants will 

leave with a plan for an International Day that will have an impact when the day is over. 

Presented by Andy Shao, Joonho Lee, Michelle Doan, Michelle Yap, Sae Hyun Ahn, Jane Lee. 

Saigon South International School 

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We May Differ By A Degree, But We are of One Kind ROOM 6 

Global Issue: Human Rights 

Why are social injustices against child soldiers and women not addressed and why is it crucial to do so? 

A look into the day-to-day life struggles and fears of child soldiers and women who fall victim to oppression with no 

one there to defend them. This meeting will reveal the lives, so alien to us, that are commonplace in many parts of the 

world, and what actions we can take to combat these injustices. 

Presented by Ariel Rhoda, William Lee, Mario Kim, Tony Seok. Seoul Foreign School 

How Students Run and Initiate ROOM 7 

Global Concerns Projects and Events 

Setting up a Global Concerns Project: How Drug Free Indonesia was Established 

Drug Abuse Amongst Youth 

Tasha will describe how and why she set up a project group, Drug free Indonesia in UWCSEA. She has interactive 

exercises in her presentation. 

Presented by Tasha Stolz. 

How Can Young People Engage Meaningfully with Problems of the Developing World 

Charlie will describe how she supports a school in the high Himalayas and Streetchildren in Mumbai and how she has 

initiated fundraisers for these causes. 

Presented by Charlie Maslin United World College of South East Asia 

A Chance for Every Child ROOM 9 

Global Issue: Education 

Why is Primary Education Vital? 

A Chance for Every Child focuses on the second UN Millennium Development Goal: “ensuring primary education”. 

Workshop participants will have an opportunity to get a general overview of this particular MDG, learn about the 

importance of primary education, see the difference education makes in one’s life, and track the current progress of 

this MDG. Students will also get a chance to share and discuss their opinions. The presenters will share information about 

current projects at WAB like Adopt-A-Village and migrant school teaching. The participants will be encouraged to share 

ideas from their school as well. By the end of the workshop GIG students should be more aware of the importance of 

achieving this goal, what to do to help ensure its success and get an idea about the different projects going in the 

participating schools. 

Presented by Mingwei Xia and Han Xu Western Academy of Beijing 

Special Needs, Especially Important ROOM 10 

Global Issue: Cerebral Palsy (individuals with handicaps) 

How Do We Relate To Those Who Are Different? 

Through the time we have spent working with those who have cerebral palsy, we have been invited to learn not only 

about their condition, but also the heart of the individual. Our workshop will explore the relationships that have formed 

as a result. 

Presented by Jenny Moon, Ji Han Hyo, Sakiko Toda, and Shermaine Singh Tianjin International School 

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Global Checkup ROOM 11 

Global Issue: State of The World 

Where is the World at the Moment? 

An interactive whole-group activity designed to bring students to a broad understanding of the state of the globe and 

its inhabitants and to promote discussion and interaction between the GIN conference delegates 

Presented by Stephanie Kuo, Robin Kil, Felicia Jia, Renee Zhang, Joanne Ho, Sunny Lee, Jose Algranti, Antony Declercq. 

Michael Sheridan, Bharat Jogi, Angela Fournier International School of Beijing. 

Finance, Media, and the Loss of Culture: ROOM 12 

Societal Consequences and Structural Solutions 

Global Issue: Global Financial Architecture, Poverty, and Preservation of Culture 

How are the finance industry and mass media related to one another in terms of goals and what is their net effect on 

society? 

The workshop will utilize a brief presentation coupled with a breakout and sharing session to shed light on the societal 

problems created by the union of mass marketers and financiers. Focus of solutions will be on community and 

governmental action. 

Presented by Faisal AlJar, Hassan AlMumin, Mohammed AlShehri Dhahran Ahliyya Schools 

Taman Bacaan: A Community Library Project ROOM 13 

Taman Bacaan (‘Reading Place’ in Indonesian) is a community library project aimed at providing a free library facility 

for the local community. This workshop will outline the steps taken by Bali International School students in setting up 

Taman Bacaan as well as the difficulties and successes in the process taken. Some of the work that will be detailed is 

the investigation of the needs of the local student population, research funding options, creating a budget, designing 

the space and working out an operational plan for a community library in our school’s neighbourhood. 

Students involved in this project used a variety of skills and approaches from Language A, Language B, Technology, 

Arts, Maths and Humanities in this activity depending on the role they take in the project. 

This workshop will provide participants with interactive and realistic activities in setting up a successful community 

service project. 

Presented by Natasha Berting, Jody Taylor, Kelly Bencheghib, Emma O’Neill Bali International School 

Addressing Global Warming Through Increasing Awareness ROOM 14 

The presentation will summarize the programs and events we have initiated at our school. It will include a discussion of 

our collaboration with the Clear Spring School in Arkansas, US. If possible, we will conduct a live video conference with 

2 of our other students that are not able to attend the conference. The video conference will demonstrate one of our 

methods of increasing awareness. 

Presented by Rachel Tay and Zoey Wong (possibly Adam Bulley and Geneva Damayanti) 

International School of Singapore 

Bringing Sight Through Touch: Creation of a Sensory Trail, ROOM 15 

Pulau Blind Trail 

How do you become the change you want to see? This workshop will focus on the creation of the Pulau Blind Trail. It 

will detail how a student led initiative can bloom into a curricular school wide initiative for change at various levels; a 

change which has impacted the school, the community and the environment. Strategies for presenting such an initiative 

in other schools will be shared through an interactive demonstration and a case study of two projects undertaken by 

Global Issues, Peace Initiative, and SAVE at the Singapore American School. 

Presenters: Daksha Rajagopalan, Evelyn Lo, Ellen Lee, Thomas Bynum Singapore American School 

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Global Curriculum 

AMPHITHEATER 


How might an international school build a programme that will empower students to address global issues in a meaningful 

way? How do educational institutions link the curriculum to the practicalities of addressing global problems? Using the 

United World College of South East Asia’s Global Concerns programme as a spring board, we provide a model for 

schools to actively address ten of the ‘20 Global Problems’ as identified by Jean-Francois Rischard. 

Presented by Sue Edwards and Anthony Skillicorn from United World College. Sue is currently a Head of Grade in the 

Middle School and Coordinator of Global Concerns in the Middle School. 

Yaks for Development: Social Entrepreneurship ROOM 1 

Can businesses actually achieve a social mission? Can development projects achieve financial sustainability? The 

latest thinking across multiple sectors (NGOs, governments, businesses and international organizations), says yes, that 

social entrepreneurship is one possible solution. Marie So and Carol Chyau, co-founders of Ventures in Development, a 

non-profit that supports social enterprises in China, will highlight these issues through their two start-ups: Shangri-La Yak 

Cheese Trail and Shokay, a social enterprise that will bring yak down to the fashion world as a new source of luxurious 

natural fiber. They will also share how their team took an idea and brought it to fruition through their adventures traveling 

from Yunnan, to Tibet, to Inner Mongolia. 

Presented by Marie So and Carol Chyau, Ventures in Development 

Earth’s Hope ROOM 2 

“I want one day to look at mountains that are now bare of trees and see huge forests. I want in my lifetime to see vast 

rivers that are now dwindling and filled with silt, flowing freely and clean again, in Africa and around the world. I know 

that this is possible. I have seen that we have a choice to make. We need to end poverty forever and restore all land 

that has been degraded by human beings. It’s our choice and it’s “Earth’s Hope.” 

John will discuss his work related to the Earth’s Hope project. “Envisioning a future without poverty in a world with intact 

ecosystems.” 

Presented by John Liu, Earth’s Hope 

Protecting China’s Natural Splendor ROOM 3 

Doctor Lu Zhi is Director of Shanshui Center for Nature and Society (www.hinature.cn), an organization dedicated to 

protecting biodiversity and demonstrating that humans can live harmoniously with nature. Sun Shan is the Conservation 

Director of Shanshui Center. She will be discussing a campaign “For Our Natural Splendor,” in parallel to the Green 

Olympics, aimed at engaging the increasingly eco-alert urban dwellers in China, to promote pride, awareness and 

action in protecting nature. 

Presented by Dr. Lu Zhi and Sun Shan, Conservation International 

Special Olympics 

WAB students will present a small-scale version of the Special Olympics Sport Experience. The conference participants 

will be paired with Special Olympics China athletes and play a friendly competition in basketball shooting skills, floor 

hockey, table tennis; badminton; golf putting, and 3-3 mini soccer match. 

Presented by Wil Smith and other students Western Academy of Beijing. 

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Helping Solve the Issues Surrounding Labor Migration ROOM 4 

Through the Model of KIVA 

Global Issue: Labor Migration 

How can we, as a community, help to combat the negatives of labor migration? 

Dirty, dangerous and degrading jobs are what migrant workers are forced to do in order to learn a living. Most people do not 

know about this issue; if they do not know about the problem, they cannot work towards solving it. By working alongside KIVA, we 

will be able to provide jobs to citizens in destitute countries to allow them to stay in their home; thus, this process will definitely 

benefit that country’s economy because they would not need to move out of their country for better opportunities elsewhere. 

http://helpingmigrants.wikispaces.com 

Presenterd by Kimber Wong, Vinay Nagaray, Jonas Jin, Emily Vogel Shanghai American School 

Pipe Dreams: Fazhan Xibu – A Cultural Exchange ROOM 5 

and a Water Development Project in Gui’de Qinghai Province 

Global Issue: Water Deficits 

How does having limited access to drinking water impact upon the lives of villagers in Changmu Tibetan Village 

Qinghai? 

Over the past two years, the International School of Tianjin has established a cultural exchange with the Gui’de Tibetan 

Middle School and worked on service projects in Qinghai. This workshop will share cultural learning experiences from 

our visit to Gui’de and their visit to Tianjin. It will highlight the steps we are taking to understand and learn from each 

other. In addition we will share the learning process of how we are trying to solve the water deficit problem in the 

Changmu Tibetan Village. 

Presented by Ji Hi Kim, Joon Hwan Cho, Yanrong Jiang, Yoon Sung Jung International School of Tianjin 

The Carbon-Neutral Challenge (CNC) ROOM 6 

Global Issue: Global Warming 

How can a school create a meaningful and effective grassroots program to counter carbon emissions and global 

warming? 

The presenters will outline a simple idea for creating real change in people’s daily habits: the Carbon Neutral Challenge 

(CNC). The CNC is not about raising awareness as this has well and truly done. Instead, the CNC aims to help people 

reflect critically on their use of the world’s resources and, through small changes in their usual habits, gradually develop 

more globally responsible behaviors. This subsequently leads to cultural change in the community in which it is occurring 

– people become much more actively vigilant about the impact of their lives on the planet. 

Presented by Sangjun Lee, Nathan McAdam, Julie Yana, Hermine Carde 

Gyeongnam International Foreign School. 

There is Always A Way To Save ROOM 7 

Global Issue: Water Deficit 

Why do we keep losing water and how we can prevent this from happening? 

The effects of global warming on water deficit are a significant topic in the way that people have to come up with 

different and efficient solutions and gain responsibility. The group will define drip irrigation system as a treatment for 

saving water and how this system works in our country and the world. 

Presented by Dicle Yalcin-Naz, Cakiroglu-Bensu, Aydın-Eda, Haksal-Metehan, Tekinirk-Aykut Imer 

The KOC School 

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Beyond Recycling: How to Help Your School ROOM 8 

Become More Environmentally Friendly 


What Constitutes Being a “Green” or “Environmentally Friendly” School? 

Participants will explore all the ways that international schools can lead the way in the fight against global warming 

and environmental degradation. We will be looking for practical measures that go beyond recycling and make a real 

difference in the school’s carbon footprint. Participants will identify specific strategies to implement when the return 

to their home schools. 

Presented by Onnika van Oosterbosch, Cheng Han Kuan, Josephine Cho, Diana Roh, Kevin Park, Kyle Son 

Qingdao IS Shandong 

Oppression Walk ROOM 9 

Global Issue: Oppression 

Should You walk Towards or Against Oppression? 

Oppression is something that we tend to come across for the first time at a very young age. We know what oppression 

is: the fighting, the bullying, the conflict, but how often do we stand up and walk the other way? How often are we 

oppressed ourselves? Join this interactive workshop and choose to walk towards or against oppression. 

Presented by Sophia Malthesan and Tiffany Lam Western Academy of Beijing 

Children in Poverty in Indonesia ROOM 10 

Global Issue: Massive Step-Up in the Fight Against Poverty 

How Does Yayasan Emmanuel Provide a Small Ray of Hope in the Lives of Jakarta’s Poor? 

Evaluate —> Overview —> Presentation > Interactive Activity 

Presented by Prithika Madhavan, Bianca Vega Jakarta International School 

Rocks, Rapids and Rivers NB Room 11/12 

Fostering global citizenship through adventure. Following a model developed by Educo Adventure School International, 

this workshop will explore how adventure can be used to develop vibrant communities within diverse populations. 

Regardless of culture, language or nationality participants will experience how adventure and challenge bring people 

together and build strong bonds of solidarity. 

Presented by: Justin Bedard, JUMP! Foundation 

Corporate Social Responsibility: NORTEL Room 13 

Nortel will discuss their CSR initiatives, including the LearnIT Programme and the One Laptop Per Child project. Come 

and learn how one company is helping to make the world a better place through CSR. 

Presented by Kalli Lefevre,Vice President Greater China Research & Development, NORTEL 

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Session 5: Sunday 10:00 – 11:00 

The Curriculum and Global Citizenship 

AMPHITHEATER 


Jean-Francois Richard will discuss how the curriculum and the concept of Global Citizenship go hand-in-hand. 

Presented by Jean Francois Rischard, Author: 20 Global Problems 20 Years to Solve Them 

Free the Children - 7 Steps to Social Involvement ROOM 1 

Action is all about taking our thoughts, words, passions, and ideas, and DOING something about them. But sometimes 

it’s difficult to know what actions to take and how to start because many global issues and problems are complex and 

complicated. This workshop will introduce seven easy steps you can take to break down an issue into manageable 

stages for your social involvement. What you will take away from this workshop is advice on how to become a more 

effective social advocate and how to maximize the impact of your actions. 

Presented by Annie Ly, Free the Children, China. 

Experience a World of Need: Simulation ROOM 2 

(Participants must attend both Part 1 and Part 2) 

In this day and age, people are increasingly eager to help those in need, but feel powerless to do so. Come and see 

how simulations can help raise awareness regarding global problems in a fun and realistic way, while helping break 

down the invisible ‘barrier’ between global issues and your school, your profession or your life. Open for students and 

educators. 

Presented by David Begbie. David Begbie is a senior spokesman for Crossroads International and Global Hand, both 

humanitarian aid and development organisations, headquartered in Hong Kong. 

BeGIN ROOM 3 

Global Issue: Education (GIN in Korea) 

How active are GIN committees in international schools around the world and to what extent are they making a 

difference in their respective issues? 

Are you looking for innovative ideas for your own schools’ Global Issues Network? The GIN Club at Seoul Foreign School 

can give you some of our trade secrets, as well as a look into the GIN Fair we organized. We’ll have photos and handson 

demonstrations! 

Presented by Alex Hong, PeiWei Wang, Edmund Lee Seoul Foreign School 

Whose Issues Are They Anyway? 

Global Issue: Rising Sea Levels, Water Shortage, Girls’ Education, Malaria, Refugees, Human Trafficking 

How do these global issues affect us as citizens of the same planet and what, if anything, can we do about it? 

HS GYM 

An interactive workshop where participants use the world’s largest Dymaxion Map to better understand what areas of 

the world are being most affected by the pertinent global issues of Rising Sea Levels, Water Shortage, Girls’ Education, 

Malaria, Refugees, and Human Trafficking. 

Presented by Ahnjili Zhuparris Y12, Cynthia Wong Y12, Jessica Chan Y12, Stephanie Hung Y11, Kendrick Chow Y12, 

Alexander Langslow Y12 Chinese International School 

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Poverty Trap ROOM 4 

Global Issue: Poverty 

Can You Escape Poverty? 

Have you ever worked on a school project, and felt that you learnt nothing? Have you been to a sports practice and 

come away thinking that was a waste of time? Have you done anything, where you gained nothing? Imagine if each 

day, you work and your family is no better off than the day before. 

The Poverty Trap Game will let you experience the disappointment and frustration that many millions of people face 

each day as they try and escape the poverty trap. 

Presented by Johanna Webster and Alec Mackenzie Western Academy of Beijing 

Assessing Regional Need ROOM 5 

Global Issue: Poverty 

How do we determine what a specific region needs in order to begin a program of support? 

At a foundational level, we often explore an issue (poverty, global warming, etc.) from the angle of, “What can we do 

to help?” This doesn’t always fully take into account both what is needed in that region, what WORKS in that region, 

and what the long term impact of our help will mean. At this seminar, we navigate a crossover between poverty and 

global warming to look at how exactly to assess what are the best ways to promote change. Participants will be asked 

to examine and think critically about model programs already in place world wide. 

Presenters: All student representatives of QSI Shekou’s Global Issues program 

QSI International School of Shekou 

Ocean Reflections – Part 1 ROOM 6 

This workshop provides participants the opportunity to learn some of the problems facing our oceans as well as some 

good news stories. Participants will then have the opportunity to respond to the information via a number of different 

media. 

Presented by Beth Christie Teda International School 

Making a Difference – Service Projects at MKIS ROOM 7 


How Can We As a Local Community Respond to Global Warming? 

Presenterd by Harith Abadi A. Zamzamin, Hyo Rim Cho, Alicia Cheang, and Itsuki Chiba 

Mont’ Kiara International School 

The Strengths, Weaknesses, and Opportunities ROOM 8 

of One Large International School’s Program 

Global Issue: Education for All – beginning at home! 

What local community service and environmental stewardship projects do we, and can we, embrace as international 

school students to address the global issues at our doorstep? 

This team of students will present their process of conducting a SWOT analysis of Jakarta International School’s service 

learning program. What strengths exist? How is JIS acting locally to educate others about local and global challenges? 

Is it enough? How are students, parents, teachers responding? What is the goal of the service initiatives at JIS? 

Presented by Priscilla Acuna, Haryuni Sumawijaya, Aditya Raikar, Aditya Muljohardjo, Stefanie Merchant. Jakarta 

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Addressing Global Issues in IB Programmes – Part 2 AMPHITHEATRE 


The latest news on the new IB Community Theme Program: Sharing Our Humanity. The IBO has adopted six of Rischard’s 

issues and the program encourages all members of the IB community to engage with global issues in the classroom, in 

activities, in special initiatives and in our personal lives. The workshop will also discuss the International Global Citizen’s 

Award, a new programme which encourages young people to become better global citizens and recognizes when 

they do so. 14 schools in 10 countries are currently piloting the program. Students commit to find out more about other 

cultures, review their personal lifestyle and its impact on others and the environment and engage with others to make 

a difference. The award is made by individual schools and is not competitive-the more students who get it the better! 

Presented by Boyd Roberts, IBO Organization 

Carbon Offset ROOM 1 

Learn how to calculate your Carbon Footprint and reduce it. Take a look a look your lifestyle and what simple changes 

you can make to reduce your carbon footprint. Lots of time for questions and answer. Clear World will give you the 

opportunity to decide how the GIN conference can offset its carbon emissions. 

Presented by Mike Ashburn, Clear World Energy 

Experience a World of Need: Part 2 ROOM 2 

(Participants must have attended Part 1) 

In this day and age, people are increasingly eager to help those in need, but feel powerless to do so. Come and see 

how simulations can help raise awareness regarding global problems in a fun and realistic way, while helping break 

down the invisible ‘barrier’ between global issues and your school, your profession or your life. Open for students and 

educators. 

Presented by David Begbie. David Begbie is a senior spokesman for Crossroads International and Global Hand, both 

humanitarian aid and development organisations, headquartered in Hong Kong 

Yaks for Development: Social Entrepreneurship ROOM 3 

Can businesses actually achieve a social mission? Can development projects achieve financial sustainability? The 

latest thinking across multiple sectors (NGOs, governments, businesses and international organizations), says yes, that 

social entrepreneurship is one possible solution. Marie So , co-founder of Ventures in Development, a non-profit that 

supports social enterprises in China, will highlight these issues through their two start-ups: Shangri-La Yak Cheese Trail 

and Shokay, a social enterprise that will bring yak down to the fashion world as a new source of luxurious natural fiber. 

Marie will also share how their team took an idea and brought it to fruition through their adventures traveling from 

Yunnan, to Tibet, to Inner Mongolia. 

Presented by Marie So and Carol Chyau, Ventures in Development 

Raising Awareness of Global Warming in Malaysia ROOM 4 


How can I as an individual do to prevent the continuation of global warming? 

Suggestions and ideas to raise awareness of global warming in Malaysia especially in schools and our community. 

Presented by Tahnee Saunders, Aaron Choo, Amirah Majid, and Sarada Rao Palakodeti 

Mont’ Kiara International School 

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Mr. Treatment, Where are You? ROOM 5 

Global Issue: The Overuse of Dams 

What Does Dam Building Cost Us? 

BCCSC students will give a presentation on the myths surrounding the benefits of building dams and the real facts 

that the students have discovered over their investigation into the matter. The essential question will be answered by 

examining: the supposed benefits of building dams & how they are affecting the current water situation in China; and 

possible alternative solutions which can minimize the impact of dam building on the planet, more specifically limiting 

the impact on China’s environment. 

Presented by ZHANG Weiqi (Zoe), SU Yichen (Alen), and ZHANG Jiajun (Dennis) 

Beijing Concord College of Sino Canada 

Ocean Reflections – Part 2 ROOM 6 

This workshop provides participants the opportunity to learn some of the problems facing our oceans as well as some 

good news stories. Participants will then have the opportunity to respond to the information via a number of different 

media. 

Presented by Beth Christie Teda International School 

Global Warming ROOM 7 

How can we combat widespread apathy about the crucial issue of climate change? 

Presented by Dulwich College, Beijing 

How Can Middle School Students Address ROOM 8 

the 20/20 Challenge? 

Using a mission, curriculum, service programme and our own personal experience to make the change, Courtney will 

share her experience raising awareness, funds and working with NGO’s in Cambodia. Courtney recently returned from 

a trip to Cambodia, building houses for some of the poorest of the poor of Cambodian society. Bilal will discuss his 

experience developing an environmental project on the College campus. 

Presenters: Courtney Barnard and Bilal Mateen United World College of South East Asia 

Why Do We Set Up GIG’s? ROOM 9 

Global Issue: Education for All, Water Issues - plus 

How do we move the GIG from the classroom to the world? 

Interactive explanations and discussions - the motivation behind and process of starting up successful GIG action 

projects. 

Presented by Tom Zeng, Hyun Chung Woo, Chae Hyun Lee, Seu Lin Choi, Seo Yeong Choi, Kathy Yang 

Beijing City International School 

The Sick Globe ROOM 10 

Global Issue: Pollution 

What can we do to help treat the polluted planet? 

Pollution is steadily becoming an increasing problem in today’s society. Further effects include the depletion of fossil 

fuels, global warming, and various other effects. Though many attempts have been made to the situation at whole, 

larger, yet more specific actions have to be taken. Pollution in the air, waters, and other places where we live is 

infecting the world. Anyone can help solve this problem: we can work as individuals, families, and a school at whole. 

Presenters: Hsien Chang, David Y Kim, Lindsey Ahn Seoul Foreign School 

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At Home in Beijing: Finding Our Place ROOM 11 

While Helping Others Do the Same 

What does global citizenship mean, on a daily basis? How do you become more of a global citizen, not just someone 

who likes the idea? Students from the School Year Abroad (S.Y.A.) program in Beijing, China don’t have all of the 

answers, but they want to talk about the idea. In their workshop, they will talk about their lives here: living with local 

Chinese families, attending Chinese schools, traveling in China, volunteering at migrant schools and orphanages, 

finding their place in a city as large as Beijing. They will discuss how this experience has affected them and allowed 

them to help others and better understand others. Photos, video footage, and stories from their daily lives and their 

travels will all be shared. Discussion, questions and stories from the audience will be welcomed. 

Presented by Emily Allen, Jessie Shor, Hannah Smoot, Karly Steffens, Stephanie Chong, Faith Mulroy, Thomas Merckens, 

Emma Loiseaux, School Year Abroad 

Eyes on the Migrant Workers ROOM 12 

Global Issue: Migrant Populations (Invisible People) 

Who Are China’s Migrant Workers? 

The focus of this workshop is to study and examine the everyday life of the migrant people of China. We will also study 

how the children of migrant workers are affected as a result of the social situation. 

Presenters: Enoch Oh, Ji Yun Kim, Sam Choo, Tianjin International School 

Living in the Frying Pan ROOM 13 


Essential Question: Why Should We Care? 

Raising awareness on Global Warming Issues 

Presented by Hyung Jin Choun, Woo Hyun Chun, Yoon Seob Kim, Mason Qian 

Shanghai Community International School 

Green is Not a Fashion Statement: ROOM 14 

Conserving Energy in the ASIJ community 


How Can We Build a Sustainable Model for a “Carbon Neutral” Educational Environment? 

A participatory multimedia presentation in which represented schools grapple with the key questions and behaviors 

needed to spark replication of this model at their school and in their communities. We’ll outline the process that we’ve 

followed, including problems encountered and challenge schools to think about the elements that would work at their 

schools. 

Presented by Miki Maruyama, Seaun Eddy, Kanoka Hayashi, Elicia Cousins, Sam Geaney-Moore, Namu Lee 

American School in Japan 

Big Yellow Taxi ROOM 15 

Global Issue: Biodiversity / Urban Sprawl 

How Does Urban Sprawl Affect Biodiversity? 

Challenges that urban sprawl has on biodiversity and possible solutions. 

Presented by Tony, Fred, Caleb, Sydney, Markus & Frank, Canadian International School Beijing 

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Action Plans 

Advisors and delegates please meet with your region to come up with an action plan for your GIN. Please email the 

action plan in word format to pbarlien@wab.edu before the end of the session. If you would like to join a different 

region, feel free to do so. The rooms for the sessions are: 

Room Number 

Country / Region / City 

Amphitheatre, HS 

Beijing, China 

1 Tianjin, China 

2 Quingdao, China 

3 Shanghai, China 

4 Hong Kong, Guangzhou and Shekou, China 

5 Indonesia 

6 Japan 

7 Malaysia 

8 South Korea 

9 Singapore 

10 Taiwan 

11 Thailand 

12 Saudi Arabia, Turkey 

13 Vietnam 

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PARTICIPANTS 

American International 

School of Hong Kong 

* Ally Wing 

* Mike Wing 

Xi-Lin Chen 

Bin-Nali Do 

Ashima Gandhi 

Illya Lapko 

Shi-Yi Ng 

Johnny Shin 

American International 

School of Guangzhou 

* Eric Little 

* Ruth Volz 

Joey Wong 

WaiYan Yip 

Heide Kuang 

Ivan Leung 

Mannon Van Nimmen 

Nao Azumi 

American School in Japan 

* Tim Carr 

Seaun Eddy 

Kanoka Hayashi 

Elicia Cousins 

Sam Geaney-Moore 

Namu Lee 

Miki Maruyama 

American School 

of Bangkok 

* Bob Puffer 

Ornvera Assawaterakiat 

Kris Chaiyawan 

Master Kochakorn Wiriyamontri 

Adeel Gilani 

Neelan Hordatt-Reece 

Sze Nga Leung 

Bali International School 

* Peter Muir 

Natasha Berting 

Jody Taylor 

Kelly Bencheghib 

Emma O’Neill 

Beijing City International School 

* Andrew Brinkman 

* Diane Holloway 

* Tamara Jannick 

Tom Zeng 

Kathy Yang 

Sue Lin Choi 

Seo Yeong Choi 

Hyun Chung Woo 

Chae Hyun Lee 

Beijing Concord College 

of Sino Canada 

* Mike Kirkpatrick 

* Diana Zhang 

Zhang (Zoe) Weiqi 

Su Alen Yichen 

Wang (Jill) Zhenlei 

Lei (Kerri) Yue 

Zhang (Dennis) Jiajun 

Canadian International 

School Beijing 

* Brent MacEarchern 

* Adam Harrold 

Sydney Strnadl 

Tony Wang 

Fred Kim 

Frank Xu 

Markus Tsang 

Caleb Williams 

Chinese International School 

* Sylvia Marie Roldan 

* Ed Aldiss 

* Marian Rossiter 

Amy Kang 

Cynthia Wong 

Jessica Chan 

Andrea See 

Stephanie Hung 

Natalie Lidman 

Dhahran Ahliyya Schools 

* Yahya Addison 

* Walid Sweilim 

Faisal Al Jar 

Mohammed Al Bassam 

Mitieb Al Saud 

Hassan Al Momen 

Abdurrahman Al Mubarak 

Mohammad Al Shehri 

Dulwich College, Beijing 

* Melanie Ellis 

* Catherine McCaw 

Benjamin Tan 

Afifa Ahmed 

Tiffany Wang 

Alan Deng 

James Liu 

Shannon Murray 

Gyeongnam International 

Foreign School 

* Matthew Vallis 

Hermine Carde 

Julie Yana 

SangJun Lee 

Nathaniel McAdam 

• denotes advisor 

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PARTICIPANTS 

Hong Kong International School 

* Greg Ladner 

* Dee Mulligan 

Dominic Wu 

Rebecca Yim 

Renee Wu 

Bianca Ponziani 

Lauren Kan 

Jannina Phi 

International School Bangkok 

* Daniel Sweeney 

* Donna Hurst 

Nidchaya (Nid) Srisontisuk 

Pin-Hsuan (Katy) Lai 

Gerhard Josef Rauch 

Sirada Chayabunjonglerd 

Boree Kim 

Ji Won Lee 


Ho Chi Minh City 

* Marylynn Cogliano 

Quach ran Anh Nguyen 

Siti Akbar 

Timothy William Logan 

Patrick Thomas Farrelly 

Ho Woong Chun 

Woon Joo Ha 


of Beijing 

* Michael Sheridan 

* Bharat Jogi 

* Angela Fournier 

Stephanie Kuo 

Robin Kil 

Felicia Jia 

Renee Zhang 

Joanne Ho 

Sunny Lee 

Jose Algranti 

Antony Declercq 


of Kuala Lumpur 

* Jay Peters 

* John Hodges 

JiaHui Lee 

Anne Terry 

Ryan Marschang 

Michael George 


of Singapore 

* Wesley Whitehead 

* Catherine McNaught 

Chadwick Harrison 

Zoey Wong 


of Tianjin 

* Richard Hannah 

* Andy Dorn 

* Beth Gourley 

Olivia Werner Hickey 

Jeong Min Kim 

Hyun Young 

Ji Hi Kim 

Joon Hwan Cho 

Yanrong Jiang 

Jakarta International School 

* Geoffrey Smith 

* Trish Davies 

* Amy Huneck 

Mayaz Alam 

Zaina Ahmed 

Priscilla Acuna 

Annie Borch 

Nicole Gunara 

Alexander Piers 

Haryuni Sumawijaya 

Aditya Muljohardjo 

Stefanie Merchant 

Aditya Raikar 

Pritika Praba Madhavan 

Bianca Vega 

Allegia Wiryawan 

Nicole Jizer 

Mont’ Kiara 


* Lehar Shukor 

Alicia Cheang 

Itsuki Chiba 

Hyo Rim Cho 

Harith Abadi A. Zamzamin 

Aaron Choo 

Sarada Rao Palakodeti 

Tahnee Saunders 

Amirah Majid 

Qingdao IS Shandong 

* David Addicott 

* Bill Dunwoody 

Onnika Van Oosterbosch 

Cheng Han (Kuan) Kuan 

Yoo Won (Josephine) Cho 

Joo Yeon (Diana) Roh 

Sung Hun (Kevin) Park 

Jin Hoon (Kyle) Son 


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PARTICIPANTS 

QSI International 

School of Shekou 

* Kate Rowan 

Jodie Chan 

Michelle Hwang 

Radhika Gupta 

Kenneth Kim 

Valeria Wilson 

SungMin Bae 

Ruamrudee International 

School 

* Barbara Bilgre 

Nattapoj (Mac) Kangthong 

Vybhavi (Bobby) Balasundharam 

Vaishaali (Shaali) Balasundharam 

Medhavin (Vin) Vadhanasindhu 

Jivas (Ton) Vitavaskarnwej 

Win Leerasanthanah 

Saigon South 


* Wendy Porteous 

* Lisa Featherstone 

Andy Shao 

Joonho Lee 

Michelle Doan 

Michelle Yap 

Sae Hyun Ahn 

Jane Lee 

School Year Abroad - China 

* Emily Allen 

Jessie Shor 

Hannah Smoot 

Karly Steffens 

Stephanie Chong 

Faith Mulroy 

Thomas Merckens 

Emma Loiseaux 

Seoul Foreign School 

* Deborah Aarhus 

* Kenneth Balk 

David Y. Kim 

David D. Kim 

Lindsey Ahn 

Will Lee 

Pei Wei Wang 

Edmund Lee 

Hsien-Hao Chang 

Ariel Rhoda 

Mario Kim 

Anthony Seok 

Alex Hong 

Shanghai American School 

* Michael Saich 

Kimber Wong 

Emily Vogel 

Vinay Nagaraj 

Jonas Jin 

Shanghai Community Int’l School 

* Nathalie Ricot 

Mason Qian 

Hyun Jin Choun 

Woo Hyun Chun 

Sean Kim 

Megan Rochlitz 

Cael Carmont 

Singapore American School 

* Martha Began 

* Roopa Dewan 

* Nanette Ruther 

Evelyn Lo 

Daksha Rajagopalan 

Thomas Bynum 

Daksha Rajagopalan 

Taejon Christian 


* Lee Ann Lavender 

Peter Kim 

Deep Seal 

Christina Lee 

Rachel Lee 

Hannah Bondy 

Cha Cha 

Taipei American School 

* Megan Yonkey 

Kyle Painter 

Abishek Mukund 

Rachel Jensen 

Jessica Cheng 

Kyaw Kyaw Oo 

TEDA International School 

* Elizabeth Christine 

Dana Cho 

Rachel Wong 

Min Jung Park 

Wilson Lo 

The KOC School 

* Sundus Cebecioglu 

Dicle Yalcin 

Aykut Imer 

Metehan Tekinirk 

Naz Cakiroglu 

Bensu Aydin 

Eda Haksal 

The Regents International School 

* Veryan Blake 

Ugyen Peljor Tshering 

Hyunjin Chung 

Kachin Hengprasartporn 

Sirapat Champrasit 


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PARTICIPANTS 

Tianjin International School 

* David Coons 

* Kathryn Coons 

Jenny Moon 

Ji Han Hyo 

Shermaine Singh 

Sakiko Toda 

Enoch Oh 

Ji Yun Kim 

Sam Choo 

United World College 

of South East Asia 

* Anthony Skillicorn 

* Susan Edwards 

James Zhou Cheng-Zhe 

Udayan Goswamy 

Charlie Maslin 

Tasha Stoltz 

Bilal Mateen 

Courtney Barnard 


* Andrea Barlien 

* Perry Barlien 

* David Harrison 

* Rena Mirkin 

* Megan Settle 

* Kelly-Ann Sackey 

* Kevin Rose 

Man Jung Koo 

Mngwei Xia 

Tessa Koh 

Shreshth Bahuguna 

Han Xu 

Annie Cao 

Karoline Aaen 

Gabriel So 

Gloria Kang 

Michelle Jiang 

Tiffany Lam 

Johanna Webster 

Matthew Durkin 

Colin Zhang 

Sofia Maltesan 

Alec MacKenzie 

Beijing Ba Yi Middle/High School 

洪翰洋 Hong Hanyang 

单思芳 Shan Sifang 

邹玉菁 Zou Yujing 

The Affiliated Middle/High School 

to Peking University 

任晓媛 Ren Xiaoyuan 

刘维凡 Liu Wenfan 

方绪赫 Fang Xuhe 


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GIN Planning Committee 

Perry Barlien Andrea Barlien Justin Bedard 

Sheila Burch David Harrison Rena Mirkin 

Kevin Rose 

Linda Sills 

Kelly-Ann Sackey 

Megan Settle 

GIN Conference Ambassadors 

Alexandra McShane Caitlin Parr Johanne De Silva 

Ruoshan Tao Judth Durkin Shirley Li 

Catherine Chew Niina Tammela Tine Saeboe 

Katharina Wicho Ruth Sowerby Krischan Barlien 

Sam Stevenson Yang Line Skarbye Eve Hur 

YeonHua Choi Philip van drunen Littel Matt Grant 

Jeff Whitaker Adiel Pollydore Camilla Hall 

Alec MacKenzie Eve Hur Sophia Maltesan 

Tiffany Lam Johanna Webster Cathy Zhu 

Marie Ballesteros 

GIN Conference Performers 

WAB Drama Students: 

Maral Bikales Olivia Prioleau Fabienne Derks 

Rohie Whiteside Tamara Whiteside Petra Andomova 

Isobel Morrison Lindsay Atkeson Aaron Kroeber 

Franklyn Zhu 

Chinese WAB Ensemble 

WAB Jazz Band & Guests 

Rock Band, “Tommy” 

Mark Armstrong & Drummers 

Sophie Rutstein 

Canadian International School of Beijing Olympic Choir 

Special Thanks to the China Disabled People’s Performing Art Troupe 

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NGO’s and Exhibitors 

Action Aid 

Buffalo State University 

Clear World Energy 

Clinton Climate Initiative (Clinton Foundation) 

Conservation International 

Crossroads 

Free the Children 

Hoops of Hope 

Jump! Foundation 

Nortel 

Lanxum 

Roots and Shoots 

Save the Children 

UN World Food Program 

UNICEF 

UNESCO 

Ventures in Development 

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Frequently Asked Questions 

Do I need my nametag or is it just for looks? YES you do! You need it to get in and out of WAB. 

Who paid for the all the stuff in the goody bag? Look at the sponsors on the bag and on the programme. Weren’t 

they great! Please visit their presentations and booths. 

Where is Room? Workshop? Find a student with a green t-shirt, that say’s EARTH’S HOPE. They are the ambassadors 

for the conference and will guide you. 

How much is the food? It’s free! But remember that there are 300 people, please don’t eat it all! 

Do I have to attend all workshop sessions with all my friends? NO. Please mingle and interact with the other 

global citizens of the world. Make sure your school can benefit from as many different workshops as possible. 

I have a laptop. It will not talk to the Internet. Go to INFINITY (by river in HS). They will try to fix the problem, no 

promises! 

Can I use my computer in a workshop? Only if the presenter asks you to use it, otherwise please do not use 

your computers during any sessions, including the keynote. Thinking about using it during the keynote is so not cool 

anyway! 

I did not bring a computer. There are plenty of Internet ready computers around the school. Please use those. Ask 

an Ambassador for the closest to your location. 

What do I do Saturday night? Talk to the WAB kids. They will let you know what to do around the Lido Hotel. Reserve 

a seating at the Sichuan Restaurant near the Lido Hotel. Reserve at the information table. 

I would really like to talk to that person, but…. Go ahead take a risk! 

Is there a hospital near the Lido Hotel? Yes! The best hospital in Beijing, Beijing United, is a quick drive (10 minute 

walk) from the hotel. The emergency number is: 64332345 and the main number is 64333960 

No cups for water??? No plastic bottles of water??? That’s right! In an effort to be “Green” we have given each 

of you a metal water bottle to fill from the various water dispensers found on campus. 

What about transportation? We will have a bus pick you up at the hotel each morning and drop you off in the 

afternoon. During the conference, if you need transportation due to an emergency, go to the Information Table and 

we will arrange transportation for you. 

What about the buses? Below is the bus schedule for pick-up from the Lido Hotel and return from WAB to the 

Lido Hotel. If you would like other transportation, please inquire at the information table. 

Date 

Number of 

50-seat buses 

Pick up 

Location 

Pick up time 

Drop off 

Destination 

Return 

departure time 

Drop off Destination 

4 April 1 Lido 07:30 Mutianyu 11:30 Lido (13:00) 

4 April 5 Lido 14:00 WAB HS 20:30/21:00 Lido 

5 April 5 Lido 07:45/8:00 WAB ES 17:30 Lido 

6 April 5 Lido 07:45/8:00 WAB ES 16:45/17:00 Lido 

7 April 1 Lido 07:30 Mutianyu 11:30 Lido (13:00) 

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