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2/2 With their passion and dedication, we are bridging geographic divides, and empowering students with knowledge that transcends traditional classrooms.

Part 2 1/2 Meet our amazing facilitators who lead our #Globaleducation program, connecting communities and classrooms through portals, to create powerful learning opportunities and cultural exchange for students. Here’s what they say about the power of portals.

2/2 With their passion and dedication, we are bridging geographic divides, and empowering students with knowledge that transcends traditional classrooms.

1/2 Meet our amazing facilitators who lead our #Globaleducation program, connecting communities and classrooms through portals, to create powerful learning opportunities and cultural exchange for students. As we start 2025, here’s what they had to say about the power of portals.

In order to accelerate positive global change, we need all hands on deck. Join the Doha Debates Ambassador Program to build your intercultural communication skills and ignite your capacity for collective action. Apply by December 31: DohaDebates.com/Ambassador

Are race-based policies effective? Through our Portal, we connected people in Johannesburg and Doha to break down what’s working and what isn’t in regards to policies like affirmative action. What would you add?

Is obesity a choice? Our Portal connected people in Qatar and Mexico to debate the root causes of rising obesity rates. Who—or what—do you think is responsible?

At @IMEX_Group, our portal connected participants w/ Brazil, Rwanda, and SA. Here’s what guests had to say about their portal experiences! These reflections highlight the power of real-time, face-to-face portal exchanges, fostering empathy, insight & connection across borders.

Can AI help us be more creative? Or is it just ripping off our creativity? Through our Portal, we connected people in Johannesburg and Doha to debate whether artificial intelligence is helping or harming the creative community:

We're thrilled to host climate dialogues during Climate Week in partnership w @c40cities @museumfortheun! Our Noro Portal connected diverse voices from our global portal network to explore climate solutions & imagined a future where communities and nature flourish in harmony.

Should social media companies be responsible for what's published on their platforms? Our Portal connected people in Kigali, Rwanda and Doha, Qatar to debate social media’s role in and responsibility for spreading facts and policing misinformation. What do you think?

After a portal connection, we asked participants to share their thoughts—here’s what they said! Share your Portal experience with us in the comments! #PortalExperience #GlobalConnection #Telepresence #ImmersivePower #SharedStudios

“It’s an amazing technology, making it seem like you’re standing right in front of me.”- BARACK OBAMA At the Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2016, we connected Pres. @BarackObama w entrepreneurs from #Iraq, #Korea, the #UK, and #Mexico via portals. Watch the highlight video!

Through Portals at the @UN in New York and in Za’atari, Jordan—we connected @SamanthaJPower with a Syrian refugee camp. Reflecting on the experience, she said, 'What the Portal does is, it doesn’t just give you faces. It’s not a newspaper. You feel like you are right there.'

We’re thrilled to welcome our newest cohort of Doha Debates ambassadors! 🎉 The 86 emerging leaders joining the program this season represent 33 countries across five continents. They’ll also be joined by 16 alumni ambassadors who will serve as mentors and leaders.

“I just hope that other generations live a better life.” —Ahmed Abu Daqqa As part of @imi_’s event in Sarajevo, we connected Palestinian evacuees in Qatar with people in Bosnia and Herzegovina to talk about life in the diaspora and their hopes for the future.

“I just hope that other generations live a better life.” —Ahmed Abu Daqqa As part of @imi_’s event in Sarajevo, we connected Palestinian evacuees in Qatar with people in Bosnia and Herzegovina to talk about life in the diaspora and their hopes for the future.

Why distance learning w Shared Studios? Listen how portals are helping prepare @Winnacunnet HS students to succeed in an increasingly connected world, and the importance of cultivating global competence and fostering empathy worldwide. #DistanceLearning youtu.be/olU6k-pLeHg?si…

We brought our Portal to @SXSW and @SXSWEDU 2024 to highlight the power of human connection to build empathy and solve global challenges. Here were some of our favorite reactions after people stepped out of the Portal! #Portalexperience #Dei #Globalconnectivity #Socialinnovation

Here is a TB to the 2022 @fifaworldcup, where we created an amazing experience at the @fifa Fan Zone w @dohadebates - connecting soccer fans, players & other important global figures to fans fr around the globe thru Portals to discuss the power of soccer in shaping our society.