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[[Future Worlds Center]] is a non-governmental organisation based in Nicosia, Cyprus since 1991. It is active in implementing projects with a future orientation whose aim is to bring about positive social change and to encourage social entrepreneurship. [[Future Worlds Center]]’s mission is to enable people to re-think and re-solve social challenges, both on the local and the European level. It is divided in different units, one of them being [[Global Education Unit]].

[[Global Education Unit]] aims to promote and support active global citizenship through local, European and Global Initiatives; increase the understanding of global interdependencies, global issues and challenges, as well as their socio-economic and environmental impact; reflect on our role within a global society and create attitudinal change towards more sustainable lifestyles; equip the young generation with knowledge, tools and skills that will help them to confidently make sense of today’s complex, globalised society and focus on values and help shape young people’s attitudes.  

[[Global Education Unit]] uses different ways to reach its goals, such as equipping youth and educators with knowledge, skills and tools to increase awareness about global issues and to encourage action for a more just and sustainable world; engaging citizens of all ages in intercultural dialogue; supporting peace-building initiatives among young people; engaging citizens in conversations about the [[Sustainable Development Goals]] and encouraging discussion about alternative and more sustainable food systems. Many workshops, training with teachers, public events and other activities are organised.