IGE Movie and Discussion “Crip Camp” for Ability Awareness
Event: Movie: ” Crip Camp ” – This is a documentary about a summer camp for teenagers with disabilities, transforming their lives and igniting a landmark movement. It was nominated…
DNGR Advocating to Decriminalize Naturally Occurring Entheogens
DNGR Advocating to Decriminalize Naturally Occurring Entheogens Press Release June 9, 2021 For Immediate Release: Decriminalize Nature Grand Rapids (DNGR) aims to educate the Greater Grand Rapids community about…
Mike Franz’s Celebration of Life will be July 9, 2021
IGE has lost another great devoted worker for our cause, Mike Franz. Mike taught English and Film at the Grand Rapids Community College for 37 years, inspiring many students. He…
Acting Local and Thinking Global about Haiti
By Gerard Akkerhuis During the 40 years at the Institute for Global Education, there have been several campaigns to educate the community and…
The Beauty of Ramadan
By: Ajla Alisic Ramadan is one of the most beautiful months on the calendar. It teaches us kindness, patience, and sacrifice. Muslims all over the world come together and partake…
Healthy Food for Our Neighbors
Dear IGE Friend, The Institute for Global Education, a 501c3 not for profit all volunteer organization, which advances the causes of peace, justice, diversity and non…
IGE Talks – Earth Day 2021
You may watch the Youtube videos in advance here but be sure to come to the Zoom show!!! Email email hidden; JavaScript is required for the Zoom link….
May Day is International Workers Day
Join Us On May Day! All Workers Are Essential! Saturday, May 1, 2021 Noon Spirit of Solidarity Monument (220 Front Avenue across from the Grand Rapids Public Museum) On…
“Salt of the Earth” Movie & Discussion
Virginia Jenks Chambers portrays her involvement in the miners strike. Born November 8, 1917 in St. Louis Missouri, Virginia and her husband Tom Chambers were founding members of IGE. Virginia…
Essentials for Smiles: Care items for Homeless People
March 12,, 2021 Dear Patron, There are many unhoused citizens in and around greater Grand Rapids this year. The wintertime was especially difficult for these individuals due to the harsh…