Non-Profit - N/A, N/A, US
Global Issues Leadership Development (GILD) is a nonprofit organization created to help promote human rights through youth after-school programs that generate behavioral change among participants. We partner with businesses, nonprofits, government agencies, and communities to provide educational information and hands-on practice in the form of leadership training and curriculum development.We recognize that the social, economic and environmental interdependence of nations has produced a global connection of communities; thus our purpose is to create a holistic understanding of human rights.In short, we:a) Develop and foster leadership skills among youth.b) Holistically educate participants on global human rights concerns.c) Provide hands on service opportunities for participants.d) Encourage youth towards globally and socially conscious behaviors.