Six weeks is only the beginning

The experience of the 200 young people who have spent six weeks in Brazil, China and India is only the start of their involvement with The Prime Minister’s Global Fellowship programme.  We work with young people who are leaders in their community, who want to capitalise on the energy and enthusiasm generated by their experiences and continue sharing our message to a wide audience. 

The PMGF alumni network have committed to sharing their learning in their own communities showing other how important it is to engage proactively with the world around us.

Anisa shares her experiences with students in East Dulwich discussing ways globalisation effects them.	Kawsar with Ed Milliband,  Energy and Climate Change  Minister.	Rebecca at the Global Conversations Conference sharing her learning in discussions with education and business professionals.

When Fellows return to the UK, they are not told what to say or what their message should be. It is their message. Only through sharing their personal experiences and reflections can the Fellows have the most impact and credibility in helping people become more aware and understanding the impact globalisation is having, and will have, on our society and the challenges and opportunities created by it.

Fellows have communicated in various ways, writing news articles, hosting workshops, talking to schools, art exhibitions, recording songs, creating films. George, for example, used his experience to establish a Cocoa Partnership Youth Movement with Cadbury and Jon was invited to the Backing Young Britain breakfast at Downing Street this year. 

2008 Fellows Victor, Dom and Imogen address the conference during International Education Week conference.	Jon at the Backing Young Britain breakfast, hosted by Gordon Brown.	Jenny speaks to the SSAT Conference about her experience and knowledege of education in Brazil, China and India.

The PMGF Alumni Committee play an important role in the continued success and development of Fellows' activities and act as an important liaison between the British Council and the wider network. To read more about them or to contact them click here.

PMGF Reunion 13-15 November 2009

The PMGF Reunion for 2008 Fellows, organised last year by the Alumni Committee, was a huge success with Fellows coming together to share and reflect on their experiences communicating the key messages of the programme one year on. Fellows gathered for three days in Birmingham to take part in a weekend of various workshops and discussions about culture, education, business and helped Fellows compare each others' views and the importance of globalisation.

Fellows furthered their learning of international cultures at the reunion, with workshops on dance and music, debates about education and culture and guest speakers from entrepreneurs and social media organisations inspiring and focussing Fellows' minds on their role as Global Fellows.

All Fellows will be busy in the coming year and to find out more about previous and upcoming events, please visit their Media and Events pages.