Global Citizens for Sustainable Development (GCSD) is a registered not-for-profit and non-governmental-organization based in Bangalore, India.
GSCD MISSION: To engage and empower children, youth, men and women to sustain communities, cultures and societies while promoting improvement in their social, economic and environmental conditions through the notion of human responsibilities.
GCSD creates platform for children, youth, men and women motivated to bring a positive change at a personal, social and ecological level in their individual environment and their respective society for the progress of humanity.
GCSD creates a platform for youth, children and adults for creativity, innovation and compassion to transform the society.
GCSD believes that every individual has a capacity to change his/her attitude and behaviour. And contribute in their individual capacity for creating a responsible, plural and united world.
GCSD through all its activities will foster moral and spiritual values regardless of caste, colour, religion or gender and promote secular human values.
The Objectives of GCSD are:
1. To develop and implement educational, cultural and economic programmes to empower under-privileged sections of society, such as women, youth, and the urban and rural poor, in order to enhance their social, economic and cultural well being.
2. To develop health programs that reaches under-accessed communities and advocate for equality in access to healthcare for these populations.
3. To provide educational assistance to deserving children in slums and rural areas and organize programmes for overall development of children in need.
4. To promote all manner of cultural activities that will serve to enrich the lives of people in rural and urban areas.
5. To promote Cross-Cultural understanding and appreciation for diverse cultures of the world and with focus on Indian life and culture through educational excursions and volunteer work.
6. To create a society of “Global Citizens” a well-informed and committed group of young people with a clear vision about intercultural understanding in a world where local and global issues are intertwined and the notion of “Think Global, Act Local” is promoted through various activities.
7. To foster peace initiatives, good governance and sustainable living for bridging gaps.