TFTW – 2nd October 2017 Big Question: What does it mean to be a Global Citizen? And why are our actions and responsibilities increasingly global?

What is a Global Citizen? Oxfam sees a global citizen as someone who: Is aware of the wider world and has a sense of their own role as a world citizen. Respects and values diversity. Has an understanding of how the world works economically, politically, socially, culturally, technologically and environmentally. Is outraged by social injustice. Participates in and contributes to the community at a range of levels from local to global. Is willing to act to make the world a more sustainable place. Takes responsibility for their actions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpqVmvMCmp0

The News Read the article about the Rohingya crisis. Consider the following questions: Are you bothered about in happening in Myanmar? Why? Is there anything you can do to help prevent this sort of thing from happening? Do you feel responsible in any way to do something about such issues? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-41432573

What would you do? Consider the following scenarios and discuss with the person next to you how you would react to them: You see a Water Aid advert that asks for £2 a month to help people in Sub-Saharan Africa

You hear someone making openly racist remarks on a bus/train. What would you do? Consider the following scenarios and discuss with the person next to you how you would react to them: You hear someone making openly racist remarks on a bus/train.

What would you do? Consider the following scenarios and discuss with the person next to you how you would react to them: Amnesty international reports that 14 men are to be executed after unfair trial where their confessions were extracted through torture.

What would you do? Consider the following scenarios and discuss with the person next to you how you would react to them: A global warming report states that the continued burning of fossil fuels will lead to the loss of all Arctic ice within the next 50 years

My Responsibility is… When considering our role as Global Citizens we should always

TFTW – 2nd October Being a Global Citizenship Big Question: What does it mean to be a Global Citizen? And why are our actions and responsibilities increasingly global? Summary: Definition of a Global Citizen. Discussion of a range of issues affecting people around the world and the role we play. Religious Festivals this Week 2nd October – Gandhi Jayanti (Hinduism) Gandhi Jayanti is an Indian nation holiday that celebrates the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, who is referred to as the ‘Father of the Nation’. He was the driving force behind the foundation of the state of India. His birthday is celebrated with services, and prayers. 5th October - Sukkot (Judaism) An eight day harvest festival also known as the Feast of Tabernacles, which commemorates the 40 years that the Jews spent in the wilderness on the way from slavery in Egypt to freedom in the Promised Land.