Greycells is proud to collaborate with the Eduki Foundation, a leading civic education organization in Switzerland. Eduki’s mission is to educate and raise awareness among young people about International Geneva. The Foundation organizes a wide range of activities for school classes, connecting students to the city’s international identity and to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). For more information, visit www.eduki.ch
Although the KidsWannaKnow initiative is no longer active and has been removed from the Eduki website, it remains a milestone in Greycells’ engagement with youth.
Co-organized with the UN Perception Change Project and Eduki, this innovative program invited children and students to interview Greycells members—retired international civil servants—with unfiltered, thought-provoking questions on topics such as global justice, peace, and sustainable development.
“Why doesn’t the UN stop wars?”
“Can children make peace?”
“What happens if a country ignores the SDGs?”
These direct and disarmingly honest exchanges offered rare moments of connection between generations, providing insight and inspiration for both sides.
While the program itself has ended, it paved the way for the forms of youth engagement that continue today.
Some of the most meaningful KidsWannaKnow moments feature current Greycells members.
Greycells and Eduki collaborate in two main areas:
Throughout the year, Greycells members share their professional experience with school classes in sessions organized with Eduki. These expert meetings allow students to engage directly with retired international civil servants, hearing first-hand accounts of careers in diplomacy, development, humanitarian action, and multilateral cooperation. The exchanges give young people a concrete and personal window into the work of International Geneva.
The Eduki National Competition is a biennial contest led by the Eduki Foundation that empowers students across Switzerland to create projects, campaigns, or multimedia content in support of the SDGs. It is a dynamic and accessible platform for youth expression and civic involvement.
Learn more on Eduki’s official page: https://www.eduki.ch/fr/concours-national
Greycells contributes to the competition in various formats, including:
This collaboration is about building bridges—between generations, between Geneva and the world, and between values and action.
Through their work with Eduki, Greycells members help bring International Geneva into the classroom, giving students access to lived experience from decades of international service. These interactions enrich young people’s understanding of global challenges and inspire civic engagement.
Greycells’ members contribute pro bono, committed to passing on not just knowledge, but a spirit of service and global solidarity.
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