Maria Lucia Uribe Torres Director Arigatou International Geneva K okoro A virtual global community to develop intercultural and interfaith learning and.

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 

A digital game

A collaborative platform

A journey of discovery, reflection and action

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

30 countries

10 languages

8000 children and youth

800 facilitators

15 trainers

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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But…WHAT IS IT?

12 – 16 years old

Reflect on their values, beliefs and identity

A Journey

:Children and youth

Learn to make ethical decisions

Encourages self-reflection and service

Journey…

Empowers them to respond to community needs

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

What is needed to

make Kokoro a reality?

Technical support and expertise

Partnerships

…To make it

interactive,

collaborative,

fun, engaging,

easily

accessible and

available!

Funding

123

ARIGATOU

THANK YOU