I was an intern at GPA , and the people I worked with are incredibly passionate about what they do. GPA does amazing work celebrating and highlighting the global heritage right here in Philadelphia. GPA is also working on their SDG mural campaign promoting sustainability in the city!
I highly appreciate how GPA has worked to see Philadelphia be recognized as a city that has affected World Heritage! It has also worked to educate the people of Philadelphia on the United Nations Sustainability Goals through working with local organizations and artists. Through this work and the various events they uplift in the city helps highlight the many identities that exist in the Philadelphia community.
In my recent weeks of interning for Global Philadelphia Association, it has created a positive impact on me, not just as a student but as a person as well. GPA has been able to give me the opportunity to learn more about how a nonprofit runs and the impact it has on the community. I was able to develop additional knowledge of the Philadelphia community and the missions we have. Overall, GPA has been a valuable asset to my career trajectory, as a student and as a person in the community of Philadelphia.
Being involved with GPA has given me the opportunity to learn more about the global scene of Philadelphia, which I really appreciate! The work they do in highlighting the status of Philly as a World Heritage City is incredibly important, and their involvement with local events is valuable to the city.
The public art project with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals is another important aspect of GPA's work. It helps highlight necessary improvements to the city's (and the world's) social and political realms.
Global Philadelphia is a natural connector for organizations and individuals that want to plug into the global community in Philadelphia. They have incredible connections both with organizations and people here in the City and internationally through other World Heritage Cities. Global Philadelphia is very unique it its ability to plug into the surrounding Philadelphia neighborhoods and inspire and motivate Philadelphians to think globally, incorporating local initiatives into the global apparatus. As a partner and contributor to Global Philadelphia, I am a big fan of its important work.
Global Philadelphia Association is an incredible organization that works to elevate Philadelphia on the global stage. They are active in the cultural, business, and historical communities. By providing professional development for interns, interconnecting likeminded organizations, promoting the UN’s SDGs, and celebrating Philadelphia as a World Heritage City, GPA makes a difference in the city. The organization is well connected into the non profit, public, and private ecosystems in Philadelphia. This makes it an amazing convergence of Philly’s best. Truly an amazing organization.