Every year, as Holidays approach, we come together to support our homeless community by gathering donations, clothes, and necessities. Our mission is to bring warmth and comfort to those in need through “Giving Bags” and healthy meals.
Every year, as Holidays approach, we come together to support our homeless community by gathering donations, clothes, and necessities. Our mission is to bring warmth and comfort to those in need through “Giving Bags” and healthy meals.
Maryam Sharifi presented a Global Enlightenment mission and vision and call to action.
Pompano Beach, FL
January 28, 2025
At this event, Maryam Sharifi presented the Global Enlightenment Academy to the Women’s Coffee Club, an online group. She shared her personal journey, revealing the vulnerable experiences that inspired her to create the Academy. Maryam concluded with a call to action, inviting others to join GEA and collaborate in bringing this inspiring vision to life.
February 15, 2024
Friendly gathering for 4 days of Unleash the Power Within by Tony Robbins virtual event.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
November 9, 2023
First Global Enlightenment Academy presentation online at the Women’s Coffee Club.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
November 2, 2023
First live presentation of Global Enlightenment Academy and non-profit
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
September 26,2023
Maryam Sharifi talked about her story for the first time and how Global Enlightenment Academy was born.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
August/31/2023
The journey to create the Global Enlightenment Academy began with the establishment of a nonprofit organization in January 2023, culminating in 1,002 days of dedication and effort. The founder’s story was featured in the book “The Calling: Inside the World of Nonprofit Heroes”. The book launch was celebrated with both online and in-person presentations.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
August 1, 2023
Maryam Sharifi organized a retreat in a cabin in the Big Bear mountain area, and together spent 5 days of immersive experience.
San Bernardino, CA
July 16, 2020
Maryam Sharifi presentated her Global Enlightenment Academy vision.
Thousand Oaks, California
February 13, 2020
First Global Enlightenment Academy presentation in front a of over 3,500 people from 87 countries at Mega Events
Anaheim, California
November 19, 2019
Celebrating nature.
Moorpark, California
October 17, 2019
Speaker Seymour Koblin, the founder and academic director of the International School of Healing Art, shared with the audience creative tools to navigate their way through the sacred journey of “Relation Ships.”
Calabasas, California
December 9, 2018
This event was designed to celebrate the vibrant world of jazz while also supporting our local winery. We aimed to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere that fostered connections within our community. Attendees enjoyed the rich sounds of jazz, complemented
by exquisite local wines, making it an unforgettable experience of music, culture, and camaraderie.
October 19, 2013
Our Speaker Seymour Koblin spoke about “The Compassionate Communication Skills”. He shared with us tools for conflict resolution and how to use your emotions and feelings to heal your relationships.
September 15, 2013
Speakers at this event will explore the contrast between Eastern philosophy and Western philosophy in approaching health and wellness. They will guide us in shifting our focus and expectations to achieve transformative outcomes.
October 12, 2010
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Every year, as Thanksgiving approaches, we come together to support our homeless community by gathering donations, clothes, and necessities. Our mission is to bring warmth and comfort to those in need through our Giving Bags and homemade meals.
We are contacting grocery stores for donations of recyclable bags and food items such as fruits, canned goods, nuts, and other nonperishable items.
Share your resources for location and delivery! Join us for a fun and meaningful event where volunteers come together to prepare Giving Bags for distribution


As the Creative Paths Strategist at the helm of Collinson Creations, Matthew Collinson is a visionary leader who specializes in transforming abstract visions into tangible realities across a spectrum of creative services including document creation, digital graphics, video, and audio editing. His entrepreneurial spirit is set to expand his venture into a comprehensive creative agency.
Beyond his business, Matthew is significantly contributing to the Global Enlightenment Academy by strategizing and co-developing an eBook with Maryam Sharifi. This project, which documents Maryam’s history and includes vision-building exercises, aligns with the academy’s aim to build a self-sustaining resort and community for shared knowledge and collaborative living. Through both Collinson Creations and his work with the Global Enlightenment Academy, Matthew embodies the essence of innovation and collaboration, dedicated to empowering individuals to manifest their visions and foster a global community of enlightened minds.

