Global Citizenship Certificate 2023
Applications will be opened soon.
The Global Citizenship Certificate encourages youth to explore connections to their local and international communities and empowers young people to act as effective global citizens. Through virtual workshops, volunteer placement, advocacy projects, and connecting with other youth from across the Atlantic, youth will learn and practice being effective global citizens.
The first step in changing the world is to understand it. The Global Citizenship Certificate encourages youth to explore connections to their local and international communities and empowers young people to act as effective global citizens. Through virtual workshops, volunteer placement, advocacy projects, and connecting with other youth from across the Atlantic, youth will learn and practice being effective global citizens. The program takes place from October to April. Youth will contribute 5-8 hours per month to the certificate program.
The Global Citizenship Certificate consists of 5 modules:
Knowledge Modules
Sustainable Development Goals
Intersectionality
Indigenous Realities
Action Modules
4. Volunteering
5. Social Justice Education and Action
Why apply
Learn what it means to be an effective global citizenConnect with others who are passionate about social justiceUse your talents and passions to engage locally and globallyImprove your critical thinking, writing, and public engagement skillsReceive credit for activities you are involved inLearn about careers, locally and internationally, that contribute to better communitiesBoost your resume
Who can participate
Be between the ages of 15-18 (at the time of application)Reside in Atlantic Canada (NS, NB, NFLD, or PEI)
Have an interest in global citizenship and developing leadership skills
Be able to commit to participation between October 2022 – April 2023
Be willing to contribute 6-10 hrs/month to the program (including attending meetings 1-2 times each month, volunteering, attending social justice events, and session preparation work, and completing reflection activities)
Please send any questions to jackie@acic-caci.org
Application Details
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