About
Global Awareness for Travelers
GATE, a Center for Global Awareness Program
The Center for Global Awareness is an educational nonprofit organization that offers three programs: Global Awareness for Educators, globally-focused books and educational resources for educators and students grade 9-university; GATHER, Global Awareness Through Engaged Reflection, a study and conversation program for self-organizing groups of lifelong learners; and its latest program GATE, Global Awareness for Travelers, an informational travel organization that provides ways travelers can enhance and practice their global awareness through travel.
Hama Water Wheel, Syria, photo, Denise Ames
Global Awareness for Travelers (GATE) is a non-profit, informational travel organization created by world historian, veteran educator, and world traveler Dr. Denise R. Ames. The mission of GATE is to enhance global awareness—understanding our place in the world and our relationships with others—for engaged and culturally-curious travelers who are seeking deep, reflective, and purpose-oriented travel experiences.
Arabian Horses, riders in traditional dress, Qatar, photo Denise Ames
The importance of enhancing global awareness for travelers
Our species is at a critical juncture in our long human history. Although many of us have a comfortable material standard of living, the present is also plagued by an array of contentious global issues. Many people in developed nations can afford travel but may feel reluctant to indulge in what they consider a frivolous activity.
Dr. Ames, however, makes the case that learning about the world and our place in it is an essential endeavor for people living in democratic countries. Travel in thoughtful and inquisitive ways can help us learn about the world and contribute to making informed decisions about important matters today.
In response to this need for thoughtful and purposeful travel, she has created a travel organization that encourages travelers to enhance their global awareness and to makes sense of the discord during these tumultuous and challenging times.
Confucian ceremony in South Korea, photo Denise Ames