How can we move students from passive empathy to active global solidarity? 100% of all profits from this book are donated to Global Humanitarian Collaborative, Inc. In Our Brother’s Keeper , Mark Hyman, Ed.D., examines over twenty-five years of “experiments” in nurturing global citizenship and collective responsibility in adolescent youth. This mission-driven work is a call to action for educators to co-create concrete pathways of connection with cultures beyond our daily lives. Through a candid survey of successes and failures, you will explore: Transnational Connections: Learn to found global citizenship communities that bridge the gap between local classrooms and the world. - Theory into Practice: Discover how to integrate the "face-to-face" ethics of Emmanuel Levinas into middle school and high school pedagogy. - Action-Learning in Motion: Study real-world initiatives ranging from landmine removal in Bosnia to school construction in Ethiopia. “Our essential ethical challenge as educators is to broaden and deepen the capacity of our students to imbue their lives with a profound curiosity of mind and a spirit of empathy.” For the educator, this text is a practical guide and inspiration for your journey as a global citizenship teacher-facilitator. - For the "citizen of the world," it is a powerful testament to the impact of active solidarity in our modern age. Join the mission to transform classroom empathy into global action. Get your copy today. Since 1999, Mark Hyman, Ed.D., has been a recognized leader in global citizenship education, specializing in the design and implementation of transformative, action-learning initiatives for middle school youth. As the founder of the nonprofit Global Care Unlimited, Inc., he has devoted his career to cultivating global citizenship by moving beyond traditional pedagogy and engaging young people in meaningful international participation. Dr. Hyman's work is distinguished by his ability to mobilize communities in response to complex humanitarian challenges. Under his leadership, Global Care Unlimited has carried out several impactful international initiatives, including: Bosnia (1999-2003): Community-based landmine removal efforts that restored safety and usability to post-conflict regions. Cambodia (2004-2006): Programs supporting survivor rehabilitation and the revitalization of cultural heritage to promote long- term resilience. Awassa, Ethiopia (2008-2010): Strategic planning and construction of a K-8 school, expanding access to education and supporting regional development. Building on this extensive field experience, Dr. Hyman currently serves as Program Director of the Global Humanitarian Collaborative, where he continues to advance innovative, participatory approaches to global education and humanitarian engagement.