Taking Action on Global Issues

TakingITGlobal: Guide to Action: Simple Steps Towards Change – Taking Action on Global Issues (1)
This booklet provides information, for students to devise an action plan.

TakingITGlobal: Educator’s Guide to the Millennium Development Goals – Taking Action on Global Issues (2)
A collection of 8 lessons focused on building awareness of the Millennium Development Goals and making an action plan related to the goals.

Canadian Crossroads International: Action Ideas – Taking Action on Global Issues (3)
This pamphlet on action ideas allows students to learn more about poverty issues and how to write a letter to address your concerns about an issue.

Helping Youth Through Educational Scholarships (HYTES): Educational Package – Taking Action on Global Issues (4)
This package includes details for fundraising activities and school presentations by HYTES.  Be sure to also download this
presentation.

Change for Children Assocation: Rural Roots Youth Action Project – Taking Action on Global Issues (5)
A resource guide to support youth community engagement.

John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights: Ignite Change Now: Youth Action Toolkit – Taking Action on Global Issues (6)
This resource explores ideas of global citizenship and current social issues in a step towards developing a concrete action plan.

Canadian Red Cross: Youth TAP- Training in Action Program – Taking Action on Global Issues (7)
This resource is targeted at students developing skills for using the media, planning events, improving public speaking, and improving leadership skills.

RESULTS Canada: Take Action – Taking Action on Global Issues (8)
This resource includes useful tips for engaging your local politicians, friends and family on issues surrounding poverty.