Global Changemakers will create and support a large global network of future young activists and social entrepreneurs aged between 16 and 25 and develop them into Changemakers. It builds on the existing Road to Davos and Learning from the Future projects. The British Council is …
A Changemaker is a young activist operating through a range of national and international networks, who is able to influence his or her community as well as speak to authority with confidence and passion. Changemakers are not afraid to challenge either accepted ways of thinking or their convictions. Changemakers are forward looking, they take their ideas and put them into practice.
A Changemaker accepts difference, is flexible, is able to take on new ideas and skills and will communicate them to others.
Thursday, 2 July 2009
Activism, General
There are certainly more opportunities than ever for young people to be involved in their communities, and most Australians would probably think they have been given an effective a voice. But that’s not the case. …
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Monday, 29 June 2009
Africa Youth Summit 2009, General
Even though the Africa Youth Summit 2009 is over, the voices of the participants can still be heard online. Dozens of the participants voiced their opinions on what the biggest issues are that the African …
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Wednesday, 24 June 2009
General, Climate
Here’s one for those of you interested in the environment: earlier this month, Yann Arthus-Bertrand premiered his film Home. The film, composed almost entirely of aerial shots, is a visually breathtaking document of our planet …
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