Think Global, Link Local 2025 – Invitation from the United Nations Association in Canada – Vancouver Branch – March 7th

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 TGLL 2025 – Think Global, Link Local is Back! 

Join us on Friday, March 7th, from 8 AM – 12 PM (registration is at 8:00 AM) at the Holiday Inn Vancouver (711 West Broadway). Tickets are available now on Eventbrite, and you can also find the link on our website at www.global2local.ca.

The United Nations Association in Canada – Vancouver Branch (UNAC-V), in conjunction with the Kwantlen Polytechnic University NGO and Non-profit Studies Program, is excited to host the eleventh annual Think Global, Link Local (TGLL 2025). TGLL is an award-winning annual networking event that was recognized by UNESCO’s IFIP (International Forum of Inclusion Practitioners). TGLL offers students the opportunity to connect with over 14 globally focused humanitarian or service organizations. Each organization will have a dedicated table, allowing participants to learn directly about career or volunteer opportunities.

Some of the organizations joining us this year:

  • Amnesty International Canada
  • Immigrant Services Society of BC (ISSofBC)
  • Ocean Wise
  • Canadian Red Cross
  • United Nations Association in Canada – Vancouver Branch (UNAC-V)

You can also check the TGLL 2025 website (www.global2local.ca) for a full list of participating organizations.

This year, we are honored to welcome Ms. Leilani Farha as our keynote speaker. Leilani is a lawyer and the Global Director of The Shift, an international human rights organization focusing on the right to housing. You can learn more about their work at https://make-the-shift.org. From 2014 – 2020, Leilani served as the UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Adequate Housing. She is globally recognized for her expertise in human rights law.

The event provides an invaluable opportunity for students to connect with potential employers or volunteer organizations. To learn more, check out the photo gallery from previous events and watch a short event video here.

TGLL 2025 Details:

  • Networking Breakfast & Registration: 8 AM
  • Main Event: 9 AM – 12 PM
  • Ticket Prices:
    • Early Bird (until February 15th): CA$24.76 (incl. CA$2.76 Fee)
    • Regular (starts Feb 16th):             CA$27.96 (incl. CA$2.96 Fee)

Tickets are available now on Eventbrite! You can also use the link on our website at www.global2local.ca. We look forward to seeing you there for an inspiring morning of networking and collaboration!

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Best Regards,

Melisa Gardiola

TGLL Committee Student Organizers

Kwantlen Polytechnic University on behalf of United Nations Association in Canada – Vancouver Branch

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