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Global Doing Good partners with educators to provide unique learning experiences that inspire young people to better their communities and in turn better themselves. Explore the stories, powerful testimonials, and initiatives that define GDG.

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The Power of Trust: Turning $100 into Compassionate Citizens

What happens when you treat students like essential citizens? Hand them a $100 mission and the autonomy to act, and The Benjamin Project becomes a high-impact force for good — not just in dollars, but in the transformation that happens when a real win meets the adolescent brain.

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Two students shoveling snow to clear a path.

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The Hidden Impact: A Reflection on Service Learning

As we approach the New Year, we’re looking at the incredible stories coming out of The Benjamin Project. These stories remind us that young people aren’t just the future, they are the good our world needs today. Read on to see how a little curiosity and a lot of compassion are changing communities.

A lush middle school garden, featuring raised beds with various plants like tomatoes, squash, and corn, with a wooden bench in the foreground

Insight Executive Director of Global Doing Good

Grow Where You’re Planted

A middle school garden, initially just a patch of earth, transforms into a vibrant space that yields not only produce but also significant community impact. Inspired by the "Grow Where You Are Planted" philosophy, students learn the power of giving, contributing to flood relief, local historical preservation, and food bank initiatives, demonstrating how a simple idea can blossom into lasting service.

The Wisconsin Council for the Social Studies Annual Conference (WCSS 25) in Madison, WI

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Inspiring Connections at WCSS 25: Making Social Studies Matter

Exploring the Wisconsin Council for the Social Studies Annual Conference (WCSS 25) in Madison, WI, this post highlights the discussions on making social studies matter. Discover how Global Doing Good connects with educators and Civics Fellows to empower students and teachers through initiatives like The Benjamin Project, fostering civic engagement and literacy.

Roby, from Denver, Colorado, stands with their mother and representatives from Dress for Success with the bags he created to support Dress for Success

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Why Student-Led Service Learning Matters

Student-led service learning empowers students to make a difference. By taking ownership of projects, students gain essential skills, empathy, and a deeper connection to their communities, preparing them for future success while fostering lifelong service.

A group of students on a Benjamin Project delivery

Insight Executive Director

The Attendance Booster - Why Service Learning Brings Students Back to Class

Many students have struggled to attend and engage in traditional classrooms post-pandemic. Service learning directly tackles these issues by connecting lessons to real-world projects, reigniting motivation and purpose.