Global Philanthropy Leadership Program
Global Philanthropy Leadership Program
Join our Global Philanthropy Leadership Internship Program, where high school students can earn volunteer hours while participating in impactful summer camp/winter camp projects. The GPL program provides hands-on experience in addressing real-world challenges through meaningful community service.
Global Volunteering
Our GPL program operates in five global locations, including China, Costa Rica, Arizona, Nepal, and Kenya. Each location offers a unique opportunity for students to immerse themselves in real-world challenges, learning valuable skills while earning volunteer hours that can be applied to their academic and personal growth.
New: Earn Course Credits
Franklin Academy is excited to announce that our Exploration Learning courses in Biodiversity, Microfinance, and Sustainable Development have successfully received A-G listing course certification!
Sudents will have the option to choose between earning course credits or accumulating volunteer hours. Whether you’re aiming for academic enrichment or leadership development, this new offering provides greater flexibility for students to tailor their experience.
If you are interested in this option, please contact our registrar officers.
Extended Classroom Experience
Beyond traditional classrooms, our “extended classroom” immerses students in real-world problems in underprivileged communities. This unique environment offers opportunities to develop pragmatic solutions through collaboration. We believe education should enhance academic performance and foster social responsibility and leadership.
Microfinance Rural Poverty Alleviation
Students gain hands-on microfinance experience by evaluating Hunan farmers, conducting interviews, and helping develop business plans. They learn key skills like SWOT analysis, financial management, and risk assessment, while studying the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The program concludes with a final group presentation and recommendations for future projects.
Biodiversity Conservation
Human Rights & Sustainable Development
Students engage in sustainable development research, collaborating with ICIMOD on eco-friendly solutions for mountain regions. Activities include data collection, interviews, and working with local schools and orphanages through the Right to Study initiative. Participants also develop solutions for global warming and environmental conservation.
Biodiversity Conservation
This immersive program combines online courses with field research in Southern Arizona’s diverse ecosystems. Students explore the Madrean Sky Islands and study biodiversity, riparian systems, and ongoing conservation efforts. Led by experts like Dr. Aletris Niels, participants gain hands-on experience addressing global environmental challenges, showcasing leadership and innovation for future academic applications.
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