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We live in one world. Our food, clothes, jobs, entertainment, health, holidays, leisure and environment link us closely with the rest of the world. The growth of international trade, travel and communications means that our lives are increasingly influenced by events in many different parts of the world.
Global education is learning about how we all fit into the world around us and what we can do to help change the world, locally, nationally and internationally. It's also about understanding that how you live your life now will have an impact on the future world you live in.
What things concern you most about the world around you? What things in the world would you most like to change? Are you worried about how we affect the environment? What do you know about free trade? How about animal rights around the world? These are all global issues you can think and talk with your friends about.
There are lots of organisations in the UK that have information on global citizenship and the world around us, just follow the links below to find out more.
ActionAid
Information and advice on global education
Cool Planet for Children
Oxfam has lots of information about the global world and how to get involved
Make Poverty History
On this website you will find actions you can take to pressure politicians and decision makers to help make poverty history.
VSO
VSO is an international charity that works through volunteers
WaterAid
WaterAid is an international charity dedicated to helping people escape the stranglehold of poverty and disease caused by living without safe water and sanitation
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