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Global Citizenship

We see a Global Citizen as someone who:

• is aware of the wider world and has a sense of their own role as a world citizen;
• respects and values diversity;
• has an understanding of how the world works economically, politically, socially, culturally, technologically and environmentally;
• is outraged by social injustice;
• participates in and contributes to the community at a range of levels from local to global;
• is willing to act to make the world a more sustainable place;
• takes responsibility for their actions.

(Oxfam 1997)

This description of a Global Citizen is the ideal. It may feel like rather a tall order, but don't be put off! Everyone has the potential to be a Global Citizen if they wish to, and is somewhere along the path towards that goal. For those willing to take up the challenge, all you need is courage, commitment, and a sense of humour.

 

*Picture courtesy of Oxfam