Committed to empowering learners of all ages to 

  take an active role in improving their communities.


The Institute for Global Education and Service Learning (IGESL), a non-profit training organization, creates service learning programs and initiates activity based education in collaboration with schools and organizations around the world.

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Available Now!: Service Learning Trainer’s Toolkit - A compilation of activities, tools, and research created by and for youth and adult trainers from across the country that will enable adults and youth with service learning experience to train others in their schools and community.

Sad News for Service Learning


We are deeply saddened to share with you the news of the passing of Dr. Harry C. Silcox, founder of the Institute for Global Education and Service Learning on Saturday, December 5, 2009.


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IGESL Training Series 2010:

Professional Development Trade Secrets:

Exploring the Service Learning Trainer’s Toolkit

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Join us for this two-day training of trainers that will build upon your existing service learning professional development! For adults and youth trainers!


To learn more about the Service Learning Trainer’s Toolkit, click here!