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The 100 Global Citizens

Global Citizen Education for Change

In Jordan, many young refugees and disadvantaged youth lack opportunities to engage in global issues and community initiatives, By equipping these young individuals with the knowledge and tools to advocate for peace, inclusivity, and justice, we foster a generation of active participants ready to drive positive change both locally and globally.

Overview

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2021

Established

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Children

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Countries
Target group
Community
Updated
November 2024
We aspire to transform education to cultivate a more inclusive and globally minded generation, especially among marginalized youth. Our vision is to embed global citizenship education that promotes not only academic excellence but also critical life skills such as empathy, cultural awareness, social responsibility, and sustainable thinking.

About the innovation

Why did you create this innovation?

To bridge the gap for youth in Jordan especially young refugees who lack knowledge about local and global issues with the skills necessary to contribute meaningfully in building peaceful and resilient communities.
It empowers them to become proactive actors by equipping them with the knowledge, values, and practical skills of global citizenship, aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

What does your innovation look like in practice?

In practice, this project offers interactive sessions, discussions, workshops on global citizenship, local and global issues, different cultures, peacebuilding, and the sustainable development goals (SDGs), as it offers a reliable and free access to different online learning opportunities with the support of the project supporters where they can further develop skills essential for global citizens step by step and sustainably.

How has it been spreading?

This project draws inspiration from the personal story of its founder, Mohammad Shehadat, a young Syrian profoundly impacted by conflict. His rich and diverse experiences as an advocate for education rights, leadership, peacebuilding, and human rights activism, combined with his resilience as a refugee, serve as the foundation for this work.

Awareness campaigns have successfully engaged young people in Jordan, particularly by encouraging participation from refugees and marginalized youth, fostering their involvement in this transformative journey.

The project has been steadily gaining momentum through strong partnerships with organizations and supporters, including the Jenö Staehelin Foundation, the Kofi Annan Changemakers Initiative, LWF, and the Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens.

If I want to try it, what should I do?

- Understand the Vision: Research the goals and methods of the project.
- Connect with Supporting Organizations: Impact should be very clear.
- Learn Relevant Skills: Take courses or workshops and invest in your capacities.
- Start Your Own Initiative: after thorough brainstorming and analyzing current challenges.
- Build Awareness: develop effective campaigns.

Implementation steps

Identify Partners and Funding Sources
Objective: Secure partnerships and funding to support project activities and outreach. Outcome: Confirm partners for resources, logistical support, and potential funding to help cover participant costs, such as digital access and transportation allowances.
Develop Learning Content and Structure
Objective: Create a curriculum that aligns with global citizenship education goals. Through: Design interactive workshops on global citizenship, including topics like sustainable development, peacebuilding, and digital skills. Prepare materials in both Arabic and English, and organize sessions that introduce the SDGs. Outcome: A structured, inclusive curriculum ready for implementation, with activities tailored to engage marginalized youth effectively.
Recruit and Mobilize Participants
Objective: Ensure broad participation, targeting vulnerable youth in marginalized communities. Through: Launch a mobilization campaign through social media, partner networks, and community outreach, focusing on refugee populations and other underrepresented groups. Use a simple application process to filter and select the participants. Outcome: A diverse group of 100 young participants ready to begin the program.
Training Workshops and Learning Activities
Objective: Equip participants with global citizenship skills and knowledge. Through: Conduct the initial face-to-face workshops, starting with a Global Citizenship Workshop in Arabic, followed by English build language skills, providing access to courses on digital literacy and refugee-specific content. Outcome: Participants gain foundational knowledge and skills for global citizenship, with digital tools to support their learning.
Engage in Practical Projects and Community Initiatives
Objective: Encourage participants to apply what they’ve learned in their communities. Through: Facilitate SDG-focused workshops that guide participants in designing community initiatives, such as sustainability projects or social programs. Encourage collaboration with local organizations to implement these initiatives. Outcome: Youth actively participate in community projects, applying global citizenship concepts and promoting local change.
Evaluate and Sustain the Impact
Objective: Measure the project’s impact and plan for future iterations. Through: Gather feedback through surveys and focus group discussions with participants. Assess the success of community initiatives and record participant progress and engagement. Use feedback to improve future program cycles. Outcome: A documented impact assessment and an improved program structure for future cohorts, with plans for sustaining and expanding the project.

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