UNAC-Vancouver acknowledges that the land on which we gather is the unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/ Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.
Think Global, Link Local (TGLL) is a networking event that provides a platform for organizations, through their Table Captain representative(s), to connect with undergraduate and postgraduate students passionate about not-for-profit and non-governmental work.
Since its inception in 2013, TGLL has grown into a key networking platform, bringing together over 150 recent graduates from colleges and universities across Metro Vancouver to engage with up to 18 non-profit organizations focused on social impact and international initiatives. Each year, we feature keynote speakers who are prominent social activists, adding even more depth and insight to this inspiring event.
In recognition of its impact, TGLL has been honored with a Global Inclusion Award in 2024 by UNESCO’s International Forum of Inclusion Practitioners (IFIP). This acknowledgment reflects the event’s commitment to fostering meaningful connections and promoting global inclusion.
This award-winning event is proudly presented by the United Nations Association in Canada – Vancouver (www.unacvancouver.org) and KPU’s NGO and Nonprofit Studies program (https://www.kpu.ca/arts/ngo).
During the event, Table Captains will engage with students in small group discussions, sharing insights into their organization’s mission, goals, and programs—both locally and in terms of their global impact.
This format offers organizations a unique opportunity to raise awareness about their work within the community and connect with potential volunteers. The overarching goal of the event is to inspire action by fostering passion through education, encouragement, and meaningful social connections.
TGLL 2025
We are excited to invite you to the 11th annual Think Global, Link Local (TGLL) event, where we will continue fostering meaningful connections between BC undergraduate and graduate students, non-profit organizations, and local civil society groups with a global impact.
Date: Friday, March 7, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Registration and networking breakfast begins at 8:00 AM)
Where: Holiday Inn Vancouver-Centre, Broadway
Keynote Speaker:
Leilani Farha, Former UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Housing and Global Director of The Shift
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17 Sustainable Development Goals
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future. At its heart are the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are an urgent call for action by all countries – developed and developing – in a global partnership. They recognize that ending poverty and other deprivations must go hand-in-hand with strategies that improve health and education, reduce inequality, and spur economic growth – all while tackling climate change and working to preserve our oceans and forests.
The 17 SDGs are: (1) No Poverty, (2) Zero Hunger, (3) Good Health and Well-being, (4) Quality Education, (5) Gender Equality, (6) Clean Water and Sanitation, (7) Affordable and Clean Energy, (8) Decent Work and Economic Growth, (9) Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, (10) Reduced Inequality, (11) Sustainable Cities and Communities, (12) Responsible Consumption and Production, (13) Climate Action, (14) Life Below Water, (15) Life On Land, (16) Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, (17) Partnerships for the Goals.
Testimonials from Our Attendees
We must work closely together to make this year a year of global action.
The global broadcast “Nations United”
On the 75th anniversary of the United Nations and the 5th anniversary of the adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals – in the midst of a pandemic radically transforming our economies and societies – this 30-minute film tells the story of the world as it is, as it was, and as it could be.
Directed by renowned film maker Richard Curtis and produced by the documentary film company 72 Films, “Nations United” presents the facts, data, and opportunities we have as a human family to reimagine and reshape the future. The film will be broadcast on numerous television channels, radio stations and streaming services around the world.