maria lucia uribe torres director arigatou international geneva k okoro a virtual global community...
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Maria Lucia Uribe Torres
DirectorArigatou
International Geneva
Kokoro A virtual global
community to develop
intercultural and interfaith learning and collaborative ideas to transform
the world
Potential of digital games…
• Africa is the second biggest mobile market
• More than 65% of the world’s 3.5 billion mobile phone users are in developing countries
• 45% of the world’s Internet users are below the age of 25
KOKORO aims to…Develop a global digital platform to
connect children and youth around the
world
Promote collaborative learning among
children and youth across cultures
Learn about other cultures and
beliefs through edutainment
Promote respect, responsibility, empathy and reconciliation
Learn ICT through digital games
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Reflect on their values, beliefs and identity
A Journey
:Children and youth
Learn to make ethical decisions
Reflecting about issues that affect children and youth
Through…Learning about theirs and others’ beliefs and ideas
Developing solutions, joining initiatives and raising awareness
Contributes to developing…
Collaborative Skills
Problem-solving
Critical thinking
Awareness about social issues
Ethical values
Unique content and approach
Supports quality education
Mobilizes children and youth around the world
Contributes to conflict-prevention
Technical support and expertise
Partnerships
…To make it
interactive,
collaborative,
fun, engaging,
easily
accessible and
available!
Funding
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