The Global Higher Education Alliance for the 21st Century (GHEA21) Hubs for Connected Learning Initiatives (Hubs) are co-led by Bard College and BRAC University’s Center for Peace and Justice. The Hubs deliver learner-centered, contextualized programming that is innovative in its use of technology to support participants in low-resource settings and builds local capacity to support implementation. The Hubs currently operate in Eastern Africa, the MENA region, and South Asia.
What We Do
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The Hubs Capacity Building works to develop programs such as Facilitator Training, a program that empowers Refugees into educational leaders; Researcher Training, a collaboration project with the Rift Valley Institute (RVI) that prepares Refugees with research skills; and Refugee-led Organizations (RLO's) Capacity Building, a training process in which the Hubs works with those running the RLO's in all of its facets of program implementation,
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Higher education offerings in the form of a university preparatory program and interdisciplinary course clusters that result in transferable credits accumulation, official transcripts, and GHEA21 certificates of completion for students who have been unable to access a bachelor’s degree.
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A refugee- and host community-led research hub to support local training in qualitative and quantitative approaches and to develop locally-situated research. Research supports the Hubs’ wider advocacy efforts by raising awareness of the barriers and challenges that refugees face.
Current Events and Opportunities
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Workshop
Sunday, March 29, 2026
Civic Engagement Workshop: Project Sustainability and Making Your Project Bigger
Online Event 8:00 am EDT/GMT-4
This series of monthly workshops is facilitated by Global Engagement Fellows and brings student leaders together from across GHEA21 to learn from each other’s experiences, reflect on each other's work, gain insight and training, and work together on gathering material helpful for new project leaders. By bringing the effective work of student leaders to light, this series provides them with the necessary assessments, knowledge, abilities, and skills needed to ensure sustainable projects.
The next workshop, titled "Project sustainability and making your project bigger," will explore strategies for ensuring the long-term sustainability and growth of civic engagement initiatives. Facilitated by Alaa Abhari (Al-Quds Bard College) and Robert Claudio (Parami University), this workshop will assist and encourage fellows to think critically about expanding their projects while preserving their core mission and strengthening their contribution to their communities and the broader GHEA21 network.
Join via Zoom
Other workshops:
Sunday, April 26 8 am New York | 2 pm Vienna: Cultural sensitivity when working with vulnerable groups
Sunday, May 31 8 am New York | 2 pm Vienna: How to make a website for your project
Sunday, June 28, 8 am New York l 2 pm Vienna: How to write a project report
Sunday, July 26, 8 am New York | 2 pm Vienna: How to turn your project into a full-time job
March 29, 20268:00 am EDT/GMT-4
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Workshop
Sunday, April 26, 2026
Civic Engagement Workshop: Cultural Sensitivity When Working With Vulnerable Groups
Online Event 8:00 am EDT/GMT-4
This series of monthly workshops is facilitated by Global Engagement Fellows and brings student leaders together from across GHEA21 to learn from each other’s experiences, reflect on each other's work, gain insight and training, and work together on gathering material helpful for new project leaders. By bringing the effective work of student leaders to light, this series provides them with the necessary assessments, knowledge, abilities, and skills needed to ensure sustainable projects.
Facilitated by Global Engagement Fellows Sabawoon Durrani (AUAF), Ata Ullah (The Hubs for Connected Learning), and Haneen Jarrad (American University of Beirut), this workshop addresses ethical engagement and responsible leadership when working with vulnerable communities. Discussion will reflect on power dynamics, inclusive communication practices, and culturally responsive project implementation. The session aims to equip participants with the awareness and skills necessary to design initiatives that are respectful, community-centered, and socially responsible.
Join via Zoom
Other workshops:
Sunday, May 31 8 am New York | 2 pm Vienna: How to make a website for your project
Sunday, June 28, 8 am New York l 2 pm Vienna: How to write a project report
Sunday, July 26, 8 am New York | 2 pm Vienna: How to turn your project into a full-time job
April 26, 20268:00 am EDT/GMT-4
Online Event -
Workshop
Sunday, May 31, 2026
Civic Engagement Workshop: How to Make a Website for Your Project
Online Event 8:00 am EDT/GMT-4
This series of monthly workshops is facilitated by Global Engagement Fellows and brings student leaders together from across GHEA21 to learn from each other’s experiences, reflect on each other's work, gain insight and training, and work together on gathering material helpful for new project leaders. By bringing the effective work of student leaders to light, this series provides them with the necessary assessments, knowledge, abilities, and skills needed to ensure sustainable projects.
Facilitated by Splendour Kalu (Ashesi University), this workshop introduces the fundamentals of creating a professional website that clearly communicates the project's mission, impact, and activities. Participants will discuss platform selection, content organization, and strategies for maintaining a user-friendly and sustainable digital presence.
Join via Zoom
Other workshops:
Sunday, June 28, 8 am New York l 2 pm Vienna: How to write a project report
Sunday, July 26, 8 am New York | 2 pm Vienna: How to turn your project into a full-time job
May 31, 20268:00 am EDT/GMT-4
Online Event