World-wise Courses
We all like to put the world to rights and World-wise courses are a great way for people to do just that. The difference is that as well as discussing and finding out more about the big issues facing the world today, you can also get equipped to do something about it.
Series 1: Introduction to the issues - Getting the Skills and Confidence to Change the World
In the introductory ten-week series World-wise groups begin to explore some of the big global issues from their own local perspective and begin to build up the skills and know-how needed to bring justice to today's world.
The programme includes a session on justice and human rights and a media workshop. There will be an opportunity to meet local and global campaigners and find out more about the issues that really interest the group.
The series rounds off with a fun and sociable mini-campaigning event.
Series 2: Putting it into practice
The interests and needs of the group drive forward the programme for the second series as the World-wise group builds on the experience of the first series to plan, publicise and run a campaigning event or project of its own choosing.
This might involve:
- organising a trade justice stall
- organising a letter-writing event for Amnesty or hosting a local debate on global issues
- supporting a local volunteer in a developing country
- working towards making your village a fair trade zone
Whatever it is, the group finds ways to make it happen. Take a look at a sample project from World-wise Stirling, one of our 2005 pilot groups.
Find out more
Interested? Follow these links to find out more:
- join a World-wise group near you
- contact us to find out how you can start your own World-wise group
- we offer half-day and full-day training workshops in the use of our resources. Facilitators should be interested in global development issues but they do not need to be experts in the field
Work together to change the world
We provide training and support for groups who would like to add a World-wise component to their programme.
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The two terms have been very different, but I want to do more. I’ve learnt how much ground a group can cover, not just one or two people working alone. I’ve got a boost from meeting other people and hearing their ideas. I’ve learnt new skills and now know those I’d like to develop.