On International Education Day, January 24, 2026, the Ban Ki-moon Foundation (BKMF) is delighted to launch its latest publication on Global Citizenship Education, titled “The Making of a Global Citizen”.

This story collection offers personal insights from global thought leaders and changemakers on the experiences that shaped them as a global citizen. With a focus on SDG 4 – Quality Education, the story collection brings together reflections, lived experiences, and advice from global leaders, changemakers and youth, including the BKMF Board, such as Former United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, Former President of Austria Dr. Heinz Fischer, Former UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova, UN Special Envoy for Road Safety Jean Todt and Global Citizen Co-founder Michael Sheldrick.

At its heart, the collection amplifies the voices of changemakers and youth, including BKMF changemakers, as they reflect on their lived experiences of global citizenship.

Read the full publication here: https://bankimoon.org/gced-handbook