Wellington was looking to increase student empathy and improve student competencies around a variety of subjects related to global citizenship.
We brought a container Portal to Wellington College and connected it to several of Portals around the world, including Bangladesh, Gaza, Rwanda, Mexico and Barbados. We brought unique conversations on beliefs & belonging, climate change, and human rights to the students as well as less-fortunate learners from surrounding communities.
Students were able to learn from the first-hand experiences of those on the frontlines of climate change, develop new methods of learning, empathize with communities facing insurmountable challenges, and become more well-rounded global citizens.
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learned something new through Portals.
changed their assumptions about people different than themselves.
felt more connected to people different than them.
felt Portals changed their perspectives on global culture.