Learn what the world is deciding today.
Global Connect turns real national policies into short, friendly lessons β then lets you talk with penpals abroad and debate them in our World Forum.
Today's motion
Should countries ban single-use plastic?
π°πͺ Kenya: Our rivers got cleaner after the ban.
π§π· Brazil: Small shops need time to switch.
π―π΅ Japan: Keep plastic for hospitals only.
Spin the world
Every country is drawn at its real size on the globe. Drag it with your finger or mouse, then tap a country to see its fact of the day and its flags through history.
Tap a country to zoom right in on it β dashed lines show how the land splits between its cities and towns. Zoom back out to see the whole world.
Fact of the day Β· 2026-10-12
Tap any country π
The globe shows every country at its true size. Click one to learn a quick fact β the facts change every single day.
Four ways to explore
Everything is written for students, with no boring legal words.
Country Explorer
See what nations are doing right now, explained in language a 6th grader can read.
Explore countries β5 Learning Levels
Short lessons and quizzes take you from 'what is a policy?' to full delegate.
Start level 1 βPenpal Channels
Message students in other countries about school, climate and daily life.
Meet penpals βThe World Forum
Enter a live hearing room, take the floor, and vote yes, no or abstain.
Enter the room βKeep Global Connect free
Donations pay for maps, translation, safety moderation and servers so any classroom can join the assembly at no cost.