Global Neighbours Cymru

Welcome to Global Neighbours Cymru, our exciting accreditation scheme for schools. 

In partnership with Church in Wales Education, we want to encourage deeper understanding of global injustice and empower learners in schools throughout Wales to tackle this and become ethical, informed citizens of Wales and the world.

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Credit: Christian Aid
Martyn Geraint on stage at Urdd Eisteddfod 2025
Out now!

Ffrindiau Byd-eang (Helo, helo, sut wyt ti?)

Our new Welsh language song for schools 'Ffrindiau Byd-eang' (Global Friends) by Martyn Geraint and accompanying resource pack is now available!

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Latest news

Autumn term

A first Global Neighbours Cymru accreditation in North Wales!

Congratulations to Ysgol Pant Pastynog on receiving their bronze award in recognition of all they do in playing their part of being ethical and informed citizens of Wales and the world.

They have been recognised as champions at promoting global learning, combining knowledge, empathy, and meaningful action. We were glad to be able to present them with a certificate at a special assembly. Llongyfarchiadau mawr!

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Ysgol Pant Pastynog yn derbyn ei tystysgrif Cymdogion Byd-eang / receiving their Global Neighbours Certificate Credit: Karen Maurice / Church in Wales
Ysgol Pant Pastynog yn derbyn ei tystysgrif Cymdogion Byd-eang / receiving their Global Neighbours Certificate
July

The First Global Neighbours Cymru Accreditation

We're so excited to have our first Global Neighbours Cymru accredited school!
 
Wick and Marcross CiW Primary School received their bronze award in recognition of all they do in challenging global injustice. 
 
They've shown how global citizenship can be placed at the heart of a small, rural school, transforming it to a beacon of faith, celebration and action. We were glad to be able to celebrate with them and present them with a certificate at a special assembly before the end of term. 
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Credit: Wick and Marcross CiW School
Pupils from Wick and Marcross school with certificate in frame
June

St Andrews Major win a Power of Hope Award

We were so thrilled to see St Andrew's Major Church in Wales Primary School receive a Power of Hope Award at a special ceremony following Christian Aid's 80th anniversary service at Westminster Abbey on 12 June.  
 
Pupils from the school have been using their artistic skills to raise awareness of the climate crisis, creating powerful artwork for display at their school, the Senedd and the Houses of Parliament. 
The award was presented to Morgan and Tomas, two of the school’s young tour guides who presented the exhibition of artwork in Cardiff and London.
 
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Disgyblion gyda Mr Trigg eu hathro a'r wobr. Credit: Mari McNeill/ Christian Aid
Pupils and teacher receiving award
May

Launch of 'Ffrindiau Byd-eang'

At the Eisteddfod in Margam Park we launched our new song 'Ffrindiau Byd-eang (Helo, helo, sut wyt ti?) with Martyn Geraint and learners from Mynydd Cynffig School and Ysgol Dewi Sant, Llantwit Major.
 
The official launch was in the Adlen tent with the full choir then we had two other performances on the field with a smaller group singing with Martyn. What a brilliant day! 
 
We're looking forwards to hearing the catchy tune being sung all around Wales!
A teaching pack to go with the song and video will be available soon...  
 
 
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Martyn a dysgwyr Ysgol Mynydd Cynffig ac Ysgol Dewi Sant yn perfformio'r gân y tro cyntaf yn yr Adlen. / Learners from Mynydd Cynffig Primary school and Ysgol Dewi Sant perform with Martyn to launch the song. Mai/May 2025 Credit: Mari McNeill/ Christian Aid
Martyn Geraint and learners on stage

Resources

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Beyond the Bake Sale

Supporting children and young people to be ethically informed citizens who act for change.
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Schools and Youth in the UK

Resources and ideas for use in schools and with youth across the UK.
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Learners singing Ffrindiau Byd-eang

Ffrindiau Byd-eang (Helo, helo sut wyt ti?)

A brand new song for children in Wales by Martyn Geraint and Christian Aid Cymru
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November 2024

Young voices at the Senedd

Here are a few of the inspirational young people who took part in our Creative for Climate Justice exhibition at the Senedd during the week of COP29 sharing artwork made by learners across Wales.  

Visit our website to find out more about the Creative for Climate Justice project. 

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