Global Village Project

Step into Unstoppable. Step into Her Story. 🧡🩷

Registration for Welcome Walk 2026 is OPEN!

On Saturday, November 7, students, parents, teachers, volunteers, and friends of GVP will walk a 2.5-mile loop through Clarkston: a community standing behind every refugee girl as she reclaims her education. Unstoppable together.

Walking or donating isn't just about covering the miles; it's about making a tangible difference in our students' lives.

📅 Saturday, Nov 7 · 9 AM–12 PM
📍 Clarkston Market
🧡 Wear your orange
🎯 Help us reach our $225,000 goal

👉 Walk. Donate. Belong: gvpwalk.org
❓ Questions: [email protected]

It takes a village. 💜💛🩷🩵💚

This summer, ours showed up, again and again. Volunteers and community partners gave their time, their muscle, and their hearts to help turn empty rooms into a home for learning at Global Village Project.

Boxes were unpacked. Shelves were filled. Classrooms and a brand‑new library came to life. And through all of it, one thing was clear: when people show up for our girls, anything is possible.

To every volunteer who lifted a box, assembled a shelf, or simply believed in this work: thank you. Together, you helped create a place where refugee girls will learn, grow, and belong. 🌍

We're back to school, and this year feels extra special, because we're starting it at our brand-new campus! 🧡

To kick off the year, we're proud to partner with the Atlanta Dream and Albert, two teams that share our belief in investing in girls and giving every student a fair shot.

Together, they welcomed our girls with a "Back to School '26" celebration built just for them: a hands-on basketball clinic with the Atlanta Dream — drills, dribbling, and a whole lot of laughing — followed by a back-to-school shopping experience powered by Albert, where each student picked out the supplies and gear they need for the year ahead.

When a community decides no girl gets left behind, she becomes unstoppable.

Thank you, Atlanta Dream and Albert, for investing in refugee girls and their dreams. Here's to an amazing year together! 🏀✨

When Hasna arrived in the U.S. from Myanmar as a teenager, she was stepping into an unfamiliar world. As a student at Global Village Project, she found encouragement, belonging, and the confidence to begin building a new future.

Today, she serves as Front Desk Coordinator at Ethnē Health, where she’s often the very first face patients see — welcoming families from across Clarkston with warmth and care.

Her journey is a reminder of why this work matters: yesterday’s students become today’s healthcare professionals, neighbors, and community leaders.

Thank you, Ethnē Health, for celebrating Hasna’s story alongside us. Read the full collaborative feature here:

From a refugee camp, to GVP, to taking care of her community.

Glory arrived from Myanmar at 13. Today she's a Dental Assistant at Ethnē Dental in Clarkston, serving the neighbors she grew up alongside.
"I want to work where I can serve my community... when they see people who speak their language and understand their culture, they are more comfortable. That means everything to me."

Read Glory's full story: https://bit.ly/GVP-and-Ethnē — with thanks to our friends at Ethnē Health.

We may be moving, but we know where our roots are.

Seventeen years ago, Global Village Project began as a simple idea: that refugee girls deserved a school designed just for them. But an idea, like a seed, needs somewhere to be planted. Decatur Presbyterian Churchopened their doors and invited us to plant it right here, on the second floor.

It found fertile soil. For 17 years, hundreds of girls from all over the world climbed those stairs. In these classrooms they learned English, math, science, and art. They also learned that they are welcome, that they belong, and that they are part of a powerful community.

As we’re settling into our new school home, the goodbye to DPC was a bittersweet one. We will miss the sound of the girls in the hallways, the familiar walk down Church Street, and the neighbors who welcomed us every single day for nearly two decades.

Thank you, Decatur Presbyterian Church, for giving our village its first home. 🤍

"Build habits that strengthen your confidence and knowledge. Never let others define who you are." — Foziya, GVP alumnae & Dental Assistant at helping neighbors feel seen and cared for.

This is what investing in refugee girls' education looks like, years later. Read her full story below. ⬇️

From GVP classrooms to Dentistry that serves with dignity. 🤍

When refugee girls are given the opportunity to learn, belong, and grow, the impact reaches far beyond the classroom. Years later, GVP alumnae Hasna, Glory, and Foziya found their careers—and their calling—at , a community clinic serving the heart of Clarkston.

Today, they welcome refugee and immigrant patients with compassion, cultural understanding, and their lived experience, helping others feel truly seen. Their journey is a powerful reminder of the lasting impact of education and the doors it can open.

We're honored to share their story alongside our partners at Ethnē Health, and over the coming weeks, we'll introduce you to each of these remarkable women.

Read the full story: https://bit.ly/GVP-and-Ethnē