OUR FOCOUS IS ON Sustainable Development Goals 4 & 17

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2 ABOUT US Global Network for Sustainable Development (GNSD) was initiated by the group of participants of the leadership workshops Empowerment for Peace through Leadership in Agribusiness and Sustainability (EmPeaceLABS) held in Jalgaon (India). The workshops were organized by the partnership between Arizona State University (ASU) and Gandhi Research Foundation (GRF). When the world was approaching the deadline for the UN Millennium Development Goals, some participants of this workshop, together with ASU faculty and students, decided to create a new network that would promote a global partnership among youth. The following organizations were involved at different stages of the development of this network: 1. Sustainability Transition Consulting (SusTranCon), USA ( 2. Halsten Enterprise, USA ( 3. Centre for Community Based Research, Waterloo University, Canada ( 4. TEWA, Nepal ( 5. GlobalEd, USA, ( 6. AASRA for Community Transformation, India ( 7. Mahatma Gandhi Shodh Sansthan ( 8. Gandhi Research Foundation ( ) 9. Glogal Interactions, USA ( 10. Non-Violence, Switzerland ( 11.Playing for Change Foundation, USA ( The network was launched at the meeting of Rotary Clubs in Kathmandu (Nepal) in November Until April 2017 GNSD was functioning as a project of ASU Department of Psychology. In May 2017 it was registered in Arizona as an acting globally NGO, collaborating with numerous community organizations worldwide. 2

3 MISSION In the context of increased violent conflicts between ethnic groups, people of different religions,, and the easiness with which young individuals are recruited by terrorist organizations, addressing the issue of a relationship between sustainable development and peace becomes a high priority. We assume that sustainable development is impossible without peace, and that we cannot have peace without sustainable development. The mission of GNSD is to contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals by educating youth about principles of environmental and economic sustainability, by promoting the idea of Global Citizenship, and by involving them in active realization of these goals.. We intent to do it by creating worldwide Sustainability Clubs for Peace and Peace Clubs for Sustainability. These clubs will involve their members in community projects addressing sustainable development, and non-violent conflict resolutions.. GNSD also provides an Internet platform allowing members of these clubs to maintain a dialog with similar clubs across the world. Although GNSD is open to work with any governmental or religious organization, it does not represent any particular political or religious orientation. 3

4 OUR FOCOUS IS ON Sustainable Development Goals 4 & 17 4

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6 BOARD OF DIRCTORS Marek Wosinski Ph.D Partnership & Networking Leland hartwell, Ph.D Sustainability and Policy Birendra Kumar, MSW Project and Initiative Osee Romeo, Innovations and Marketing Rajesh Jangareddy, MBA Finance & Operation Mohmed Camara, MS,MLS Client Engagement Alexandra Molina Report & Documentation Advisory Board Dr. M.V.Krishnakumar (USA) Dr. Kim Eagles (China) Dr. Joanna Ochocki (Canada) Dr.Sapna Narula (India) Jerrie Ueberle (USA) Silas Ngahane (Ghana) Nathan Hu (China) Danjuma Haruna (Nigeria) Helvecia Takwe (Camroon) GNSD Executive Team Dr. Marek Wosinski, (President) Birendra Kumar & Osee Romio (Vice President), Alexandra Molina (Secretary ), Pabitra Pandoya (Assistant Secretary) Christopher Johnosn (Assistant Secretary) Rajesh Jangareddy (Treasurer) 6

7 GLIMPSE OF ACTIVTIES AROUND THE WORLD FROM 2014 TO TILL TODAY 7

8 SUSTAINABILITY CLUBS FOR PEACE Youth interested in environmental aspects of sustainable development may choose to create Sustainability Clubs for Peace. Among other activities such clubs can: Raise in school environment social, cultural and legal consciousness about various aspects of sustainable development. Get involved in community projects addressing environmental issue, such as green energy, water harvesting, etc.) Promote the role of women in sustainable development. Set up a forum where students, teachers, and parents can express their viewpoints. Promote not only the rights of youth, but also its obligations towards the society. Teach students how to create global partnerships, by bringing together students from different cultures, religions and backgrounds. Create in their schools a library of resources in the area of sustainability, peace, and protection of environment. FOR MORE DETAILS PLEASE DOWNLOAD FROM O0UR WEBSITE THE MANUAL DESCRIBING HOW TO ORGANIZE SUSTAINABILITY AND PEACE CLUBS. To register your club please visit our website 8

9 PEACE CLUBS FOR SUSTAINABILITY Youth interested in various aspects of peace education may choose to create Peace Clubs for Sustainability. Among other activities such clubs can: Provide students, parents and teachers with skills and knowledge on how to effectively resolve conflicts without violence. Promote the role of women in peace building. Get involved in community projects addressing the issues of social justice, conflict and peace. Set up a forum where students, teachers, and parents can express their viewpoints. Promote not only the rights of students, but also their obligations towards the society. Teach students how to create global partnerships, by bringing together students from different cultures, religions and backgrounds. Raise social, cultural and legal consciousness in school environment about various aspects of sustainable development by adopting various forms of environmental protection (like green energy, water harvesting, etc.) Create in their school a library of resources in the area of sustainability, peace and protection of environment. FOR MORE DETAILS PLEASE DOWNLOAD FROM O0UR WEBSITE THE MANUAL DESCRIBING HOW TO ORGANIZE SUSTAINABILITY AND PEACE CLUBS. To register your club please visit our website 9

10 INVITATION TO JOIN OUR NETWORK If you are a student, by becoming a member of GNSD you may: Become a member of either Sustainability Club for Peace or Peace Club for Sustainability (please see detailed information below.) Have access to Network s library of resources and Blogs connecting with clubs worldwide. Participate in events and workshops organized by GNSD and partner organizations. Take online courses offered on GNSD s website. Acquire leadership skills. Learn how to create local and global partnerships. Learn about the UN Sustainable Development Goals and contribute to their realization. Become a promoter of peace education in their communities. Learn about various options for involvement in local and global communities. Acquire experience allowing to successfully apply to globally recognize colleges. Create a network allowing to find interesting and fulfilling job. Earn a certificate of Champion of Sustainable Development and Peace 10

11 If you are a teacher, governmental official, or community leader by becoming a GNSD member you may: Expand their professional knowledge on sustainable development and peace education. Contribute to education of new generation of community leaders prepared to manage smart cities and smart villages. Participate in local and international events organized by the network. Earn a certificate of completing continuing education requirement. Become a member of the global network of people promoting non-violence and peace. If you are a senior citizens, as a GNSD members you may work as a mentor for sustainability and peace clubs. This role may give you a unique opportunity to share your professional expertise with youth, and make your retirement time purposeful and satisfactory. HOW TO REGISTER To register at as an individual member, you need to go to our website ( and fill in the application form. When you will receive a confirmation of acceptance, you will have to create a password allowing you access the resources and Blogs. Registering you may ask to assign you to already existing club. If there is no club in your school or community, you may contact your Regional Coordinator, and ask for advice how to proceed. Application form for registration of clubs can also be found on our website. 11

12 PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A REGIONAL COORDINATOR. Regional Coordinators are responsible for organization and mentoring of activities of Peace Clubs and Sustainability Clubs internationally or in their regions (a town, village, district, county, or country) FOR THE CURRENT LIST OF REGIONAL COORDINATORS, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE. Contact us: P.O. Box , Tempe, AZ 85287, USA info@gnsd.org Mobile :