TransCultures Competitors

Global Village Project is a tuition-free, special purpose middle school for refugee girls in Decatur, Georgia. We provide a three-year program, heavily focused on English language literacy, core academic subjects, and the arts, in the context of a compassionate community and using a STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) framework. With an approach focused on students’ strengths and resources, GVP demonstrates how adolescent English Language Learners with limited and interrupted education can be highly successful students and empowered citizens. GVP aims to provide an exemplary model equitable education for newcomer refugee learners. Please visit our website at www.globalvillageproject.org for more information.

Located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, CENET: Cultural Exchange Network is a non-profit organization dedicated to cultural and international exchange. CENET is designated by the United States Department of State as a J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa sponsor and administers International Intern, International Trainee, and Work and Travel Programs for non-U.S. students as well as operates The Magellan Exchange, a university consortium offering student and faculty exchanges both within the United States and abroad. In addition, CENET offers the Culture in the Community program, which brings international education to local classrooms and youth summer camps.

The Marshall County Arts and Culture Alliance represents local arts and culture organizations, helping them to connect to their community. The Alliance promotes arts of all types and encourages community engagement.