About us
- WEDG stands for World Education Development Group (Kent), and is a membership charitable organisation that was founded in 1986. Registered charity no. 1017562
- WEDG is a Development Education Centre, and a member of the national organisations Think Global (formerly the Development Education Association). and the Consortium of Development Education Centres .
- WEDG works with other organisations at a local, regional and national level to promote understanding of global citizenship and what it means at a personal and day to day level.
- WEDG is partially self funded, and also receives funding from grant awarding bodies.
- WEDG is part of the regional initiative Local4Global, a consortium of teachers and other educators building a learning community for the global dimension in the south east region.
Our Vision
A just and sustainable world where people gain an understanding of what it means to be global citizens in the 21st century by developing a positive attitude towards difference and appreciating the importance of equality and social justice.
Our Aims
- To celebrate cultural diversity in society in the UK and the wider world.
- To help people, especially young people to better understand each other, their own identities and the connections they have with others around the world.
- To promote behaviour and action conducive to sustainable lifestyles.
What is Global Education?
Eight key concepts were identified in 2005 for a Global Dimension in Education and are currently under review.
- global citizenship
- diversity
- human rights
- interdependence
- sustainable development
- values and perceptions
- social justice
- conflict resolution
WEDG Annual Report
- WEDG anual report 2010 - 2011
- WEDG Financial Report available on request
WEDG policy documents
Our Supporters
View our Resource Centre. WEDG resources are FREE for loan by our members. We have an extensive range of books, photo packs, DVD and video packs, games and artefacts.. 
