Let me help you take action in your community and develop your global citizenship skills!
what we’ll do
I will support you to work by yourself or with others to take meaningful action to address a self-identified injustice in your community. You will take on a role in collaboration with the community to challenge and develop yourself as compassionate, proactive global citizen. We will meet once a week, online and/or in person, during term time then take action over a few days during school holidays.
By participating in these community-based opportunities you will be shaping yourself and your community in a way that matters to you.
View current community experiences projects here.
why we’ll do it
A recent Northern Beaches Council’s survey of 1,000 young people found that the number one thing teenagers want to contribute and connect with their community more to gain a sense of belonging and accomplishment. This is backed up by studies showing that meaningful, quality relationships with others is key to living a happy, healthy life.
To develop their autonomy as young adults, teenagers can work together to create and implement projects that align with their values and develop their abilities. These projects are a great way to strengthen their global citizenship skills, their community and their sense of belonging all while accomplishing a meaningful social endeavour.
Global citizens understand the interconnectedness of humans, value and respect diversity, take action in meaningful ways, and challenge injustice. According to Oxfam, global citizenship skills include:
- Engaging positively with others
- Examining your own values
- Researching issues that matter to you
- Listening to and engaging with others’ perspectives
- Practicing empathy and leadership
- Developing and voicing your educated opinions
- Recognising and challenging stereotypes
- Taking informed, reflective action for justice
Adapted from:
‘Global Citizens | The Changing Childhood Project’ n.d., UNICEF, viewed 7 February 2023, <https://changingchildhood.unicef.org/stories/global-citizens>.
Snibbe, K. 2023, ‘Relationships make us happy — and healthy’, Harvard Gazette, viewed 19 February 2023, <https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2023/02/work-out-daily-ok-but-how-socially-fit-are-you/>.
‘What is Global Citizenship?’ n.d., Oxfam GB, viewed 7 February 2023, <https://www.oxfam.org.uk/education/who-we-are/what-is-global-citizenship/>.‘
What kind of future do young people want?’ 2023, Northern Beaches Council, viewed 7 February 2023, <https://www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/council/news/what-kind-future-do-young-people-want-theyve-told-us>