World Savvy Timeline

  • July 2002
    SF Office opened
  • May 2003
    First Annual WAC, San Francisco
  • Sept 2003
    Global Educators Program is founded in SF Bay Area
  • 2003
    Get Global! afterschool program launches
  • 2005
    Get Global! becomes the Global Youth Media & Arts Program (MAP)
  • December 2005
    First Annual MAP, SF
  • Sept 2007
    NY office opened
  • May 2008
    First MAP Festival, New York City Global Affairs Monitor launches
  • Sept 2008
    Minneapolis-St. Paul office opened
  • 2009
    World Affairs Challenge launches in Minneapolis
  • 2010
    Three core programs established in each office Global Educators Program serves teachers nationwide

Local Support / Sponsors

2010 World Affairs Challenge Sponsors

Xcel Logo

Pentair Logo

Best Buy Children's Foundation
RSP Logo

Media Partners

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We are also grateful to the following businesses for their generous in-kind donations of prizes for World Affairs Challenge winners:

  • AMF/Saxon Lanes
  • Ballet of the Dolls
  • Bedlam Theatre
  • Bell Museum of Natural History
  • The Bibelot
  • The Brave New Workshop
  • Bryant Lake Bowl
  • Consulate General of Canada
  • Dunn Bros Coffee
  • Izzy’s Ice Cream
  • Lindin Hills Co-op
  • Magers & Quinn Booksellers
  • Mall of America
  • Midwest Mountaineering
  • Minnesota Youth Symphonies
  • Minnesota Zoo
  • Mortenson Construction
  • Red Balloon
  • Saint Paul Saints
  • Steppingstone Theatre
  • The Bibelot Store
  • Timberwolves
  • Walker Art Center
  • Weisman Art Center
  • Youth Performance Co.

As our operations expand in the Twin Cities and beyond, we welcome support from local institutions and individuals who are committed to education, and to making global awareness a key part of citizenship for every American student.

Please be in touch if you are interested in supporting this work in Minnesota. Contact MN Program Manager, Charmagne Campbell-Patton.