About Us
The Global Initiative for Exchange and Development Inc. (GIED) was established in July 07, 2015 with the primary aim to

promote various meaningful collaborations in building local communities and empowering people to be partners in nation

building. New breed but experienced social development professionals actively involved in different social development

efforts in the Philippines and abroad conceptualized GIED. These social development professionals are armed with the

professional background and passion to offer quality services to more communities in the country. Together, they pool more

than a decade of experience in community development initiatives focusing on the most vulnerable sectors, children, youth,

women, indigenous people, persons with disabilities among others.
As a non-government and non-profit organization in the Philippines, GIED also seeks to establish its own relevance as it

responds to the Philippines’ important national social policy frameworks and plans for sustainable human development.  It

is with this mindset that GIED’s advocacy on participation, empowerment, and development are emphasized to realize its

vision on community development and global citizenship work. 
GIED aims to empower people-to-people connectivity through cross-cultural interaction and immersion
within and across nations, international voluntary service and dynamic cooperation.  It primarily focus its programs and

services on social issues like access to education, health services, environmental sustainability, employment and livelihood

opportunities as well as social exclusion.  It also offers to serve the general public, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or

gender.  
GIED is a duly registered organization with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) with Registration Number: 

CN201533986_in Cebu City, Philippines since July 07, 2015. It is also registered with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR)

as well as with the Local Government of Cebu City. 
Vision
We envision being a leader in social services, a catalyst for people empowerment and intercultural exchange and a mentor

of voluntary work for sustainable development. 

Mission
Believing that it is through dynamic linkage and empowerment of people across borders and cultures that we build exchange and development, the mission of GIED is to;

Promote international voluntary service and  exchanges
Nurture  community development
Promote learner-centered and globally competitive  capacity building programs

v Establish network and partnerships with social development professionals, volunteers, etc.

Promote social entrepreneurship and global citizenship initiatives 

Goals
We are inspired with the goal to empower people-to-people cross-cultural connectivity through the promotion of international cooperation, peace and solidarity.
We work with local partners to identify specific needs, resources and challenges. This valuable local context ensures that

our partners invest deeply in projects, take part in its ownership and provide the local leadership required to secure long-term success.  As we build on local assets in collaboration with communities and partners, our organization contributes to the

people’s sustained well-being.  
Objectives

• To empower youth across nations through inter-cultural exchanges and activities
• To promote peace and unity through intercultural exchange and activities
• To inspire citizens to do volunteer work
• To advocate for the participation of children and youth in community development
• To invite development organizations, practitioners, volunteers, etc. to promote sustainable development
• To establish reliable data on situation of volunteerism, etc.

 
The objectives of GIED work through a six-banner program called I-SERVE:

• International Voluntary Service Exchange Program

• Service Training/Capability Building and Program Development

• Establishment of a database of development organizations, practitioners/ experts, volunteers, etc.

• Research and reliable data on volunteerism, community development, etc.

• Volunteer Advocacy 

• Experiential Learning Activities

About us

The Institute for Global Education, Exchange and Internship (IGEEI) formerly known as Youth for Sustainable

Development Assembly (YSDA) is committed in providing a platform and opportunities for students, young professional and

individuals in developing their skills in becoming globally competitive through formal and non-formal mechanisms. IGEEI

vision is making "Global Education Accessible for All" thus ensuring equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their

economic, social, cultural and political background.

IGEEI took pride of having deeply rooted and long experience in Global Education and International Partnership. Having

77 global partners and the only Philippine organization accredited with full member status with Coordinating Committee for

International Service (CCIVS www.ccivs.org). IGEEI also enjoys its Guest Status with Alliance of European Voluntary

Service Organizations (ALLIANCE http://www.alliance-network.eu/) that allows us to enhance Philippine and European

exchange program.
The International Workcamps of IGEEI aims to provide relevant experience geared towards international solidarity and

understanding. These among other elements provide the foundation towards Global Citizenship and promote the

importance of Global Education. IGEEI adheres on the principle that through international understanding on the diversity of cultures promotes peace, friendship and solidarity. It position itself in introducing the rich and unique Filipino culture and

values to the world and vice-versa.