We bring the world to the classroom!
In a globalized world, it’s important to create active global citizens and that is exactly what we do.
About Our Workshops
Are your students learning about the SDGs, global changes or other international topics? Engage your students in reflective and deep discussions that will broaden their horizons!
We offer a wide array of workshops with passionate and international facilitators, with the the goal of bringing the world to your classroom. Your students will not only gain new unique knowledge but also build new personal competencies through our interactive learning methods.
Some of our methods are inspired by methods used in the Danish Højskole, the European Council’s Compass human rights-based compendium, CB Breaking the Culture of Silence Activities Book, forum theatre, and various gaming and action learning methods.
What Makes Us Unique?
Global
Our diverse team of internationally renowned facilitators ensures that our workshops are offer a wealth of first-hand information from around the world.
Flexible
We pride ourselves on our adaptability, providing workshops that can be conducted online, at your school, or at our conveniently located office in Nørrebro.
Customisable
You have the freedom to choose a specific Sustainable Development Goal (SDG), and we will develop a workshop that revolves around that particular topic.
Interactive
Through debates, role-playing, games, and other innovative techniques, we ensure that students remain fully involved and enthusiastic throughout the workshop.
In 2024, Crossing Borders teamed up with CFC Short & Doc to bring impactful school workshops inspired by the documentary “Palm Oil in the Land of Orangutans.” This initiative aimed to educate students about sustainable palm oil production in Indonesia.
In June, we had the privilege of visiting the International School of Hellerup, where a group of engaged students participated in an enriching workshop. CFC Short & Doc captured the experience and created a short film showcasing the workshop’s highlights. The documentary on sustainable palm oil production in Indonesia can be viewed for free!
Our Global Facilitators
Our team of facilitators is equipped with extensive knowledge and expertise across a wide range of topics. This enables us to customize our offerings to cater specifically to the unique needs and requests of the school and its students.
Garba Diallo
Global
Garba Diallo is the founding director of Crossing Borders, an international lecturer and a lifelong educator. He has over 30 years of experience in international education for peace, democracy and intercultural dialogue. His lectures and public speaking tours have taken him to various universities, schools and civic organizations around the world, including Africa, Asia, Europe and South America. He is a strong believer in globalization for and by the people within the carrying capacity of Mother Earth as the basis for every sustainable development. Garba is a multilingual and keen photographer, who considers himself a global citizen.
Mia Toftdahl
Country: Denmark
Mia has a background in Development and International Relations and has worked in different organisations to support community development, mental health, and empowerment of youth and women. She has worked as a project coordinator and facilitator in places such as New York City, Nepal and Uganda, where she has worked with designing learning spaces and implementing local projects. Mia is passionate about building supportive communities where people can support and inspire each other, and where you can grow personally and find your unique way to contribute to the world. For the past 10 years, she has also been teaching yoga, mindfulness, and self-development to very different groups of people, including youth, new mothers and women with an immigrant or refugee background.
Andrew Gibbons
Country: U.S.A/Italy
Area of Expertise: Language Justice, Anti-racism, and Youth Empowerment
Andrew Gibbons
Country: U.S.A/Italy
Andrew is a seasoned facilitator who has focused on youth empowerment and leadership, and the creation of multilingual spaces. With a Master's in Migration Studies from the University of Copenhagen, he brings a global perspective to his work in social justice. Andrew has worked with learners of all ages. He comes with hands-on experience working with young people on cultivating nutritious food in urban food deserts, training social justice interpreters for democratic change, engaging Italian youth on active citizenship, and anti-racism and anti-discrimination trainings.. Andrew's work uses non-formal education techniques to create spaces for meaningful participation for all.
Tatjana Stefanovic
Country: Serbia
Tatjana has more than 15 years of experience working and leading projects in the NGO sector. The main area of work is creating and implementing projects with a focus on human rights, intercultural dialogue, anti-discrimination, youth empowerment and active citizenship. With a background in Anthropology, Tatjana is a certified trainer and manager in social and educational projects that empower people of different social and cultural backgrounds, marginalized and vulnerable groups to be the change they want to see. In her work as a trainer, Tatjana uses various methods of non-formal education such as Forum theatre, roleplaying & simulations, creative communication, peace-building and team-building activities.
Kiara Walker
Country: USA
Area of Expertise: Colonialism, Anti-racism, Migration & Transformative Justice
Kiara Walker
Country: USA
I am a current master's student studying International Migration and Ethnic Relations at Malmö University. My research tends to focus on the individual and institutional impacts of policing, colonialism, integration policies, and racialization in Scandinavia. I have also been involved in mutual aid efforts in New York City that worked to provide food and social services to newly arrived asylum seekers, as well as, briefly teaching English in Malmö at a Non-profit organization that works to provide legal and social support to people with mixed migration backgrounds in Malmö.
Margaret Maged
Country: Egypt
Margaret from Egypt has a dream of making the lives of disadvantaged people better through providing non-formal education, space for creativity, talent development, and dialogue. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and has worked as a project coordinator for a Christian channel called SAT-7 in environmental protection and raising awareness. She is also a board member of a charitable organization called "My Beautiful Country" in Alexandria, which serves underprivileged families displaced from Upper Egypt.
Ayaz Shah
Country: Denmark
Ayaz Shah is a Danish artist with mixed ethnic heritage, having a Danish mother and a father from the border region between Pakistan and Afghanistan. He does not describe himself as being half Danish and half Pashtun but rather fully Danish and fully Pashtun, as neither identity is an amputated version. On the contrary, Ayaz feels that these are two equally valuable inputs that each enhance the understanding and acceptance of the other. The intersection between cultures is something that has always driven Ayaz both artistically and personally, and his approach can seem almost anthropological in his attempt to understand his surroundings. This curiosity to understand has, among other things, led Ayaz to live in many different places around the world. The many years in Latin America, in particular, have left a deep imprint. Ayaz Shah is a trained actor from the Copenhagen Film and Theater School and is also making his debut as an author with his novel La Victoria.
Egle Butautaite
Country: Lithuania/Denmark
Area of Expertise: Human Rights, Migration, and Anti-Racism
Egle Butautaite
Country: Lithuania/Denmark
Egle is a dedicated Master’s student in Advanced Migration Studies at the University of Copenhagen, holding a BA in Art Theory. With a keen interest in migrant representations, human rights, anti-racism, and inclusion, she seeks to explore creative approaches to teaching and critical humanitarianism. Egle is passionate about social change and global citizenship, drawing inspiration from her travels and diverse cultural experiences. She has engaged with various communities to promote understanding and inclusion, utilizing innovative educational methods to empower individuals and foster dialogue. Egle's work aims to create meaningful connections that challenge stereotypes and advocate for a more equitable society.
Angeliki Alexopoulou
Country: Greece
Area of Expertise: Intercultural Relations, DEIB, Global Citizenship
Angeliki Alexopoulou
Country: Greece
Angeliki has a background in Intercultural Communication (BA, MA) and International Relations (MSc) and has experience in both NGO and corporate environments. She has been extensively further-trained as an adult trainer and facilitator, especially on interculturality and diversity issues. She is a member of Young SIETAR (Young Society for Intercultural Education, Training and Research) since 2017.
Maryam Alaouie
Country: Lebanon/Denmark
Maryam is a project coordinator specializing in digital media and communication, manages EU projects and focuses on communication strategies. Passionate about human rights, particularly in the Middle East, she actively engages in politics and social issues.
Tayyip Göktas
Country: Turkey
Tayyip is an aspiring organizational learning expert focusing on leadership development and talent management. He emphasizes the value of cross-cultural communication and collaboration while acknowledging the hardships of achieving this. He thinks social skills are a result of a learning process and closely follows the developments in the field of positive psychology.
Selin Kulaksizoglu
Country: Turkey
Selin is a multilingual Master's student specializing in International Marketing. With a background in sociology, she is enthusiastic about classical sociological theories and social research. She enjoys meeting new people and learning about their diverse backgrounds, which enriches her understanding of social dynamics and cross-cultural communication. She believes that clear communication, mutual learning, and cultural understanding are the foundations of meaningful interactions. This is why she advocates for these principles and enjoys facilitating workshops.
Facilitator: Pearl Cutten
Country: Botswana/India/ Denmark
Area of Expertise: Creativity, Storytelling and Music
Facilitator: Pearl Cutten
Country: Botswana/India/ Denmark
Born in Botswana to a native mother and an Indian father, Pearl moved to Denmark when she was 14 years old. She originally started making music as a teenager to combat loneliness but soon exceeded her ambitions as a dancer and actor, as her calling in life. She has perfected her soul, afro and jazz style and regularly performs shows around the country and at specially invited events such as fashion award shows in London and other countries.
Olga Skalska
Country: Poland
Olga Skalska is a psychologist and founder of Move&Grow Embodied Psychology and Coaching, a consulting company with the mission to MOVE individuals and organizations towards sustainable GROWth. Through her coaching, she helps private clients overcome stress and burnout to create more meaningful lives and also helps businesses establish leadership that is human-centred and effective.
Wakibu Bunnya
Country: Uganda
Wakibu Bunnya is a social entrepreneur with over 10 years of experience in youth development programming, debating, fundraising, community organizing, and non-profit start-ups. In recognition of his activism and leadership in organizing student debates, Wakibu was awarded the Youth Action Fund Award by the Open Society Institute Youth Initiative in 2008; In 2009, he would go on to found Open Space Centre, a youth-focused non-profit organization that creates dynamic spaces and opportunities for young people to fulfill their potential. He is passionate about youth development work and governance through creating limitless opportunities for marginalized youth to grow their potential.
Khrystyna Melnychuk
Country: Ukraine
Khrystyna is passionate about fostering understanding and collaboration across cultures, creating supportive communities where diversity can be a strength. With a background in sociology and her personal journey as a refugee from Ukraine, she brings insights into the challenges and opportunities of building connections in new and unfamiliar environments. Starting over in a new country taught her the importance of inclusion and the power of community in helping people thrive together. She enjoys working with young people to explore cultural diversity and how it shapes our perspectives, encouraging open dialogue and mutual respect. Her focus is on creating spaces where everyone feels heard, valued, and inspired to learn from one another’s experiences. Khrystyna is committed to showing how shared understanding and cooperation can break down barriers and build stronger, more connected communities. Through her own experiences, Khrystyna brings a relatable, down-to-earth approach to cross-cultural integration, encouraging young people to embrace diversity and see it as an opportunity for growth and connection.
Ronah Ahumuza
Country: Uganda
“Waste is only waste when you waste it,” says Ronah Ahumuza a young Ugandan woman who has dedicated her career to building a grass root movement of women and children in climate change mitigation and adaptation through recycling environmentally harmful items into high-value products and services. Her commitment has been recognized by global consortiums including LEGO Foundation, Dreamtown, UNICEF, UN-Habitat, and the British Council. Her motivation to participate is to share her local experience of creating climate-smart spaces for women and children in the urban communities
Ibrahim Maahil Mohamed
Country: Maldives
Ibrahim Maahil Mohamed is a journalist and political science student from the Maldives. Ibrahim was enrolled in the Crossing Borders Global Studies program at Krogerup Højskole in 2017. During his time in Denmark, Ibrahim volunteered at the Crossing Borders Organisation. Ibrahim is also a strong advocate for democracy, anti-corruption, peace, and peaceful coexistence.
Sajida Mufeed
Country: Maldives
Sajida Mufeed (Saaji) has over 12 years in logistics and runs her own logistics company in the Maldives. Saaji is currently involved in the installation of the largest solar energy project in the Maldives. Saaji, a former alumnus of Crossing Borders Global Studies at Krogerup Højskole, has also a rich history of contributing to civil society. She was a key member of Junior Chamber International (JCI) Maldives, and Women & Democracy, an NGO advocating women’s economic and political participation.
Bilal Masood
Country: Pakistan
Bilal Masood is the first student from a Muslim country who was awarded Crossing Borders Global Studies prestigious scholarship in Denmark. His exceptional experience in 2011 as a CB student encompasses many aspects of academic learning with intellectual development and refinement of cultural perspectives. He is also the first Cultural Intelligence Professional in Pakistan certified by the Cultural Intelligence Center in the United States of America. Bilal has a Master in Public Administration degree with a major in Human Resource Management. He completed his online Soliya Network Fellowship in Cross-Cultural Facilitation & Community Engagement.
Peniel Rwendeire
Country: Uganda
“If we want to address climate change crisis, we need to be Locally engaged and Globally connected,” says Peniel Rwendeire. Peniel is the Executive Director of the Network for Active Citizens-NAC and technical advisor to over 30 other Youth-led organizations. He has passion and experience in Civil Society Organising, strengthening, and Youth leadership for climate action together with CARE International and British Council.
Nakato Rehema Sessimba
Country: Uganda
Rehema is a passionate public health professional, mental health advocate, and writer with over 5 years of experience in writing and implementing Sexual and reproductive health work and not-for-profit program planning and management. She works with Open Space Centre, a leading Youth development agency in Uganda as the lead programs officer and also serves as the young Board director at Restless Development Uganda and has experience in health advocacy and training, youth empowerment and youth development work. She wishes to advance health for young people across the globe in all aspects and working to boost young people’s meaningful engagement in social and economic development.
Umedakhon Buzurukova
Country: Uzbekistan
Umedakhon (Umi) Buzurukova is a multilingual professional born in the former Soviet Union, who now lives in Sweden. Umi is currently expanding her studies in Social Science, while having already obtained an academic background in International Relations and Economics. Her work experience includes working for a CleanTech start-up and non-profit organizations. She believes in a socially and environmentally just world where all kinds of people can come together despite their differences and in harmony with the planet. Inclusion, gender equality and promoting diversity are her passion and motivations.
Ilona Sahakyan
Country: Armenia
Ilona Sahakyan is a driven educationalist, member of “European Youth Parliament” and a Peace Ambassador, who believes in the exceptional power of education. She has initiated the “Educational revolution” project in her homeland Armenia. Being born in a country which constantly deals with the tragedy of conflicts, wars, she’s more than ever determined to remain an active citizen and engage in change making. In the framework of “Educational revolution” she established her own educational center at the age of 17 and teaches English language to more than 100 students. In the light of a prospect for a better world Ilona educates about Peace and conflicts, mental health and wellbeing.
Ebrar Bahçivan
Country: Turkey
Ebrar Bahçivan is an experienced media and communication specialist with strong storytelling, presentation, and facilitation skills. She has unique perspectives on group dynamics, conflict management, and developing better internal and external relationships within projects. She values working in international teams with an intersectional mindset and is always looking for opportunities to inspire, create and develop.
Yasmin Reiche
Country: Germany
Yasmin brings international experience in social work with marginalized groups, as well as in organizing and facilitating various event and workshop formats addressing a broad range of societal relevant matters, including sexual health and diversity, drug education, anti-discrimination and gender equality. With a background in social work, migration studies and critical theory, her ambition is to shed light on diverse global issues and questions of justice and equality through an intersectional lens. Seeing non-formal education as a precious medium for social learning, Yasmin wants to create spaces for people to get into meaningful dialogue and reflections on global citizenship - a key to important change for a more just, peaceful and sustainable planet.
Kakaire Ashraf
Country: Uganda
Ashraf is a devoted life student of Governance & leadership and serves as the partnerships & P.R Manager at Open Space Centre Uganda, director at Nawiri Foundation, and facilitator to local government practitioners. He also serves as a board member of the Uganda Red Cross Society for Kampala North. He is a youth leader, human rights operative, and facilitator who is always at the center of publication and organizing pro-youth programs. Aimed at fostering change in the lives of most vulnerable and marginalized youth, women, and Persons living with Disabilities using public relations and dialogue. Am a passionate social scientist who strives to ensure that the everyday opportunities of Ugandans and youth all over the world are harnessed to their full potential.
Partner Schools
Below, you’ll find a selection of schools we’ve previously partnered with and successfully conducted our workshops at