PROJET FEDERATEUR

Giving Voice to the Next Generation

At Greycells, we believe that Geneva isn’t just a city with international institutions—it’s a city with international DNA. Our latest initiative brings that idea to life by inviting the young people of Geneva to discover—and shape—the city’s global identity for themselves.

A Civic Adventure in Expression and Engagement

We’ve launched a project that speaks to the heart and mind. Aimed at students in upper secondary schools (secondaire II), this initiative invites them to express themselves—through words, images, or any creative medium—about what International Geneva means to them: in their lives, their identity, their future, and the future of their city.

This isn’t a test, and there’s no “right answer.” It’s an invitation to speak up, think big, and connect across generations. At its core, this is an ideas competition—but one where imagination, curiosity, and civic spirit take center stage.

Momentum Gathers: Institutional Support Secured

After months of conversations (and quite a few cups of coffee), the project has received enthusiastic support from both the Canton and the City:

State Councilor Anne Hiltpold (DIP) has encouraged collaboration with the Service de l’enseignement, évaluation et certifications (SEC).
Ms. Nathalie Leutwyler, Director of the SEC, confirmed her team will help develop a custom-made educational dossier on International Geneva.
Ms. Christina Kitsos, Geneva’s Councilor for Social Cohesion, called the project “essential” for nurturing civic awareness in young people.

With this solid backing, we’re no longer just dreaming—we’re building.

Why This Project Matters (And What Makes It Different)

Let’s be clear: this isn’t about memorizing the flags of international organizations. It’s about sparking real conversations—between students and seasoned professionals, between personal identity and public purpose, between Geneva the hometown and Geneva the global capital.

Here’s what sets it apart:

Encourages thoughtful, heartfelt expression.
Brings young minds and international experience face-to-face.
Recognizes every participant with a certificate—and celebrates the best at a public event, with applause included.

What’s Next?

Now that the stage is set, we’re moving forward with the rollout. Coming soon:

A tailor-made learning guide on International Geneva (with help from Mr. Bastien Ischer and his team at DIP).
Partnership with the Eduki Foundation to support schools across Geneva in 2025/2026.
Creation of an Honorary Committee and an independent jury to review student entries.
Operational team in place, co-chaired by Greycells President David M. Dror and former City Secretary General Jean Erhardt, alongside key institutional partners.
Fundraising to keep the wheels turning—and the ideas flowing.

A Smart Investment in Geneva’s Future

Geneva has long played host to the world. But if it wants to keep that role in the 21st century, it must also inspire the next generation to claim it as their own. This project is Greycells’ contribution to that vision.

It’s a bridge—not just between international and local Geneva, but between generations, between ideals and action, and between today’s learners and tomorrow’s leaders.

We’re proud to be building it—with and for the people who will cross it.