Welcome to the Mirella and Lino Saputo Foundation
Lino Saputo Foundation, where our commitment to creating a more inclusive and resilient society drives every action we take. Founded on the deep-rooted values of kindness, generosity, and community support instilled by Mirella and Lino Saputo, our foundation has grown from humble beginnings into a global force for good. We believe in the power of collective action and the impact of thoughtful philanthropy to address some of the most pressing social issues of our time. Our foundation supports a wide array of initiatives, from aiding the elderly and disabled to championing environmental conservation and empowering underprivileged communities.
Lino Saputo Foundation, where our commitment to creating a more inclusive and resilient society drives every action we take. Founded on the deep-rooted values of kindness, generosity, and community support instilled by Mirella and Lino Saputo, our foundation has grown from humble beginnings into a global force for good. We believe in the power of collective action and the impact of thoughtful philanthropy to address some of the most pressing social issues of our time. Our foundation supports a wide array of initiatives, from aiding the elderly and disabled to championing environmental conservation and empowering underprivileged communities.
Mirella and Lino Saputo Foundation - non profit charity platform
The global class
Need
Today's young people are interested in being global changemakers, and schools are increasingly called upon to develop tomorrow's global leaders. Students need exposure to life, leadership and relationship skills necessary to understand, connect with and operate in a complex, inter-connected world. This exposure must occur through up-to-date global content in the classroom and guided experiences beyond the classroom. For students and school communities in the United States, The Mirella and Lino Saputo Foundation pursues our mission of 'Adopting Dreams. Raising Tomorrow's Leaders.' by providing enrichment experiences that empower youth to understand and address complex global issues that affect communities everywhere in the world.
DREAM
The Global Class is a comprehensive nonprofit global education program that offers integrated global issues-based education and professional development with student service learning, facilitated cross-school collaboration on an international service learning project, curricula consistent with Common Core State Standards, recognition by Youth Service America/Global Youth Service Day, flexible program options depending on school goals and needs, and an end-of-year public celebratory event.
RESULTS
Participating Schools receive consulting, coaching, support beginning in September, culminating in April, interdisciplinary printed Resource Guide covering seven global issues: Poverty, Water, Hunger, Environment, Peace/Conflict, Education/Literacy, Social Attitudes/Tolerance, core PD: 'Globally Essential Standards: Connecting Seven Global Issues to Common Core and NC Essential Standards', optional two additional workshops from four topics: 1) Differentiated Global Education (ESL, EC, etc.); 2) Global Deep Dive Strategies; 3) Global Education as a Service Learning Platform; 4) Country Case Studies: Teaching 'Other' in Appreciative Ways, and incorporation of Any1Can arts-based learning events/fundraiser for change project.
Long-Term Impact
The Global Class aims to develop tomorrow's global leaders by providing exposure to life, leadership, and relationship skills necessary to understand, connect with, and operate in a complex, inter-connected world. Through integrated global education programs, service learning initiatives, and collaborative projects, the initiative envisions creating a positive and lasting impact on students, schools, and communities.
LEADERSHIP
To learn more about the Any1Can Project, the arts-based service learning initiative adjunct of The Global Class, click here.
Mirella and Lino Saputo Foundation - non profit charity platform