Exclusively for YouthSelf-paced

GCED for Youth

Application 03-15-2024 ~ 04-14-2024
Learning 03-15-2024 ~ 04-14-2024(4 Weeks)
Course ID 2024_80_CL001_1_0_

  • Take the course at your own pace

  • Downloadable Certificate
    Earn a certificate upon the course completion

  • 100% Free

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About the Course

This course introduces the SDGs and the notion of Global Citizenship through a series of lectures by renowned experts from all over the world, interviews with scholars, advocates, and representatives from all different sectors, and case presentations by active global citizens. The course aims to examine and critically reflect on the revolving issues around the globe at local, national, and international levels by providing a platform where learners can virtually meet and learn from one another. Learners will be able to deepen their understanding of the SDGs and global citizenship, exchange and embrace different perspectives, and challenge their own assumptions.

 

The course invites those who see themselves as global citizens as well as who aspire to assume active roles in bringing meaningful changes to oneself and to the society they are in.

 

In particular, applicants for this year's 10th Youth Leadership Workshop on GCED should complete this prerequisite course for the application.

No. Module Units
1 Global Citizenship and the SDGs

1) Understanding Global Citizenship in the Context of the SDGs.

2) Why & What is Global Citizenship?

3) What does Global Citizenship Mean to Me?
2 Global Citizenship in a Challenging World

Key Challenges to Global Citizenship

- Education

- Conflict, peacebuilding and inter-cultural/inter-religious dialog

- Gender Equality and Women's Rights

- Migration & Refugees

- Panel Discussion on Critical Issues around Global Citizenship
3 Act to Change: Global Citizenship for Transformation

Highlights and Key Issues of the SDGs

- Women and Youth Empowerment

- SDGs and education
4 Meet the Global Citizens Around the World

Case studies of innovative movements and cases of global citizens
5 Plan for Action: Becoming Active Global Citizens

1) How to become active global citizens

2) Advocacy tools and strategies

Course Reviews

  • Tony Wiredu
    This course has been truly transformative for me. It's not just about learning new things; it's about discovering my own capabilities and feeling inspired to make a difference as a global citizen. It has opened my eyes to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and ignited a passion within me to contribute towards achieving them.

    Through this course, I have gained a deeper understanding of the pressing issues facing our world today, from poverty and inequality to climate change and injustice. But more importantly, I have learned that each of us has the power to effect change, no matter how big or small our actions may seem.

    The course has equipped me with the knowledge and tools to take meaningful steps towards building a more sustainable and equitable future. It has shown me that being a global citizen is not just about being aware of global issues; it's about taking action in our own communities and beyond.

    I am grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this course and to join a community of like-minded individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact. Together, I believe we can create a better world for ourselves and future generations.
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