Impact
Impact at DEN is not measured only by participation but by the transformation of students into researchers, authors, and global contributors through publications, conferences, and collaboration.
DEN empowers students through global collaboration, research, and experiential learning. We focus on collaboration, research, and hands-on learning. Our work supports young people across continents in reaching the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). At the same time, we help them build confidence, develop skills, and create lifelong networks.
- 1000+ students engaged in conferences, workshops, and field trips
- 10 + global partners across Asia, Europe, and the Americas
- 10 + SDG-linked publications co-authored by students and staff
- Active collaborations in Vietnam, Thailand, Turkey, Uzbekistan, Peru, the UK, and the USA
Aligned with the UN SDGs:
- SDG 4: Quality Education – promoting inclusive, student-led, and global learning.
- SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities – amplifying diverse voices and creating equitable opportunities.
- SDG 16: Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions – empowering youth to challenge injustice and strengthen democratic engagement.
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals – building international
Student-led initiatives
“Our student-led initiatives most strongly connect to SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 10 (Reducing Inequalities), SDG 16 (Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).”
Reflections from New York: Learning Beyond Borders
In this blog, Lucrezia Zito reflects on her first trip to New York — from the UN headquarters to the MET Museum. What began as curiosity about a city turned into a journey of self-discovery, global connection, and understanding that education doesn’t stop at classrooms. This story shows how field trips embody SDG 4 (Quality Education) by making learning experiential and transformative.
Place the quotation below on top of Lucrezia’s picture (See, Lucrezia, slide 18)
“This experience showed me that action begins with voice. And that voice doesn’t need to be perfect to matter.”
Read the full blog here
Together, we turn local action into global change.