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Global Vision Summits

Annually, PAAC holds an inter-school summit, bringing together public, private, charter, and home school students to gain insight on and discuss key international issues. Summit themes are often introduced through simulations and role-play activities, giving youth the chance to step into the shoes of world leaders to better understand the complexities of global issues. Past summit themes have included refugees, the South China Sea, microfinance, human trafficking, pandemics, and homelessness. Students are also provided meaningful opportunities to explore careers by listening to presentations and roundtables with professionals from international and local organizations.

🌺 A New Generation Confronts the Future: Highlights from the 2025 Global Vision Summit

On December 6th, more than 120 students from 24 schools across Hawaiʻi gathered at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa for an event unlike anything they had experienced before — the Global Vision Summit, or GVS. Click below to review more highlights from our 2025 Global Vision Summit!

Mini Global Vision Summits

PAAC offers periodic virtual summits on various global issues and their impact in Hawai'i. Mini-GVS can feature interactive simulations, guest speakers, and other activities. Clubs and schools can contact us directly to arrange a Mini-GVS for your school community. Max Malmud, hs@paaachawaii.org 

Virtual Simulations

PAAC can facilitate interactive simulations for your school, class, or PAAC club. We are currently offering four simulations on topics such as climate change, food security, and global inequality. Maximum 35 students per simulation.

SEE THE VIRTUAL SIMULATION PORTFOLIO >

Programs