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GO BEYOND TOLERANCE.

At Compear Global Education Network (CGEN) we champion Intercultural Learning through Respectful Disruption Leadership for global education and beyond.

Our 'Respectful Disruption' approach is for all educators from all professional walks of life. It's about challenging age-old norms with respect and shared understanding. Whether you're in education or simply eager to transform your perspective, let's co-create a more inclusive today and tomorrow.

Learn more with us.

COMPEAR RESOURCES

🌍 COMPEAR.org and GoAbroad.com are partnering again in 2025 to spotlight the experiences of underrepresented communities in global education. Together, we’re fostering understanding and challenging practices that perpetuate inequality within global education and beyond.

Early Bird Registration is open through March 24, 2025.

Let’s create impactful change, together!

COMPEAR CONSULTING COLLECTIVE

  • Step 1: Connect

    Start your journey with a free, no-pressure consultation call with us. It's a chance for us to learn about your needs and goals, and explore how Compear can help you achieve them. It's a relaxed conversation to see if we're the right fit for each other.

  • Step 2: Customize

    Together, we'll design a program that aligns with your unique needs and budget, laying the foundation for a fruitful, long-term partnership. We're dedicated to finding the right fit for you, tailored to your aspirations.

  • Step 3: Commence

    The journey starts now! With tailored support for your unique needs, we're committed to a lasting partnership, providing continuous resources, expert advice, and steadfast support for a transformative experience. We're here for the long haul, ready to grow with you.

FEATURED COMPEAR NEWS

PROGRAM UPDATES!

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Global Respectful Disruption Initiative (GRDI)  Scholarship is accepting applications!

Excited to announce the 2nd Global Respectful Disruption Initiative (GRDI) Scholarship for Summer 2025! This scholarship is brought to you by Compear Global Education Network, GoAbroad, Kultural Kurators: https://lnkd.in/gJXEe-Q8 in partnership with Fund for Education Abroad. We are offering $1,500-$3,000 for your intercultural learning, we challenge you to use this opportunity to advance social justice and community involvement.

Want to help? APPLY, DONATE, SHARE today and be part of the change!

📢 Eligibility: Open to anyone with a U.S. address, accepted into an abroad or domestic intercultural program. No GPA requirement or U.S. university enrollment needed.

🔔 Application Deadline: March 31, 2025. Apply or learn more: https://lnkd.in/eE33UwTi. Join us in driving global understanding and equity. Your involvement supports mentorship and educational journeys toward a more equitable world.

APPLY, DONATE, SHARE today and be part of the change!

  • Introducing Compear Consulting Collective

    At the forefront of global education and social justice, the Compear Consulting Collective pioneers innovative solutions through respectful disruption. With a team of experts, we embrace diversity and equity in every project. Discover how we're transforming corporate and global spaces, and join our "Folding Chair" Webinar Series to engage in meaningful advocacy and change. Dive into a world where every voice matters and every challenge is an opportunity for growth. Explore our journey and impact at COMPEAR - Global Education Network. Read more here

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    Introducing the GRDI Advisory Board: Highlighting Hannah Benson

    Read about Hannah Benson, the inaugural chair of the Global Respectful Disruption Initiative (GRDI). With experience in teaching English in France, working on diversity and inclusion in Barcelona, and managing global education programs at Georgetown University, Benson is ready to make big changes at GRDI. She plans to work on making global education more inclusive through respectfully disrupting inequalities in global education, creating a path that is accessible for everyone. Read more here

  • Respectful Disruption: An Unapologetic Approach

    Compear.org was founded in response to an evident disparity in global education. We observed a world where certain narratives were favored, while global histories and marginalized voices was too often silenced. This led us to realize that to achieve authentic diversity, equity, and inclusion, it wasn't enough to merely adjust the system in place. We needed to revolutionize it. That was when we embraced the approach we now call 'respectful disruption.' This approach is also the basis of Founder, Chris Thompson’s doctoral research and framework that we use for our educational programming and coaching. Read more…

Meet the Founder

 

CHRISTINA ‘Chris’ THOMPSON

Founder | COMPEAR

Christina 'Chris' Thompson (she/her/hers) is a distinguished figure in global education, justice, and the practice of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Her most recent accolades include the prestigious NAFSA Award for Impact in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in International Education awardee and the Go Abroad Awards for Innovation in Diversity (2022), being a finalist for the London PIE Awards for Innovation in Diversity (2022), and receiving the 2021 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advocate in International Education award from NAFSA Region 7. Over the years, Chris's exceptional contributions to her field have been recognized and celebrated through numerous awards and recognitions. Read more…

“Do not get lost in a sea of despair. Be hopeful, be optimistic. Our struggle is not the struggle of a day, a week, a month, or a year, it is the struggle of a lifetime. Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble.”

—A tweet from June 2018 from the late John Lewis