The International Baccalaureate announced the acquisition of Generation Global, the Tony Blair Institute’s (TBI) global citizenship education programme.
This acquisition strengthens the IB's commitment to elevating, connecting, and investing in youth globally. The Generation Global platform will offer the IB an opportunity to engage directly with young learners across its network of 6,000 schools, fostering intercultural understanding, empowering student agency, and connecting youth around local and global issues.
This acquisition provides an exciting opportunity for Generation Global’s existing participants to engage with IB learners and educators from new countries, enhancing an already diverse and inclusive community.
Together, the organisations will seek to collaborate in supporting education ministries worldwide in furthering their education goals.
Olli-Pekka Heinonen, Director General, said, “The acquisition presents a significant opportunity for the IB to broaden the reach of our education philosophy to a diverse global student body. We are excited to work with the Generation Global team and its unique platform to mobilize students to connect and act on the issues that matter most to them. This excellent work will help young people around the world apply their creativity, strengthen their intercultural understanding, and address global issues while contributing to their local communities.”
Tony Blair, Executive Chairman at TBI, said, “I am incredibly proud of Generation Global which, over the years, has provided a safe space for young people to come together, reaching across communities, cultures and countries to embrace difference, think critically and engage with peers around the world. The International Baccalaureate, the centre of educational excellence, will be a perfect home to ensure that this important work of Generation Global will continue to thrive and reach its full potential.”
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