For Learners

There are lots of ways that young people can become involved in taking action as Future Makers. The United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals provide a really useful framework for thinking about the range of areas that could be focused on. 

When young people engage in social action there is a double benefit. Young people benefit themselves through the knowledge, skills and real-life experiences they gain. This has a positive impact on their character, sense of well-being, employability and even academic results. The other benefit, of course, is the impact on the particular issue or concern that is being addressed.

The resources below provide links to a number of project ideas or actual projects that are ready to be engaged with by learners in our schools.

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The UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are an urgent call for action by all countries – developed and developing – in a global partnership. This framework provides an excellent basis for the design of authentic learning contexts in schools
Find out more here: https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/

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Participate is a free online learning community designed for you to take action in your community with the SDGs.
Join here: https://explore.participate.com/teach-the-global-goals

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Litter Intelligence is a long-term programme that collects litter data, provides powerful insights about the problem, and inspires widespread action for solutions.
Participate here: https://litterintelligence.org/

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Generation Unlimited is a global multi-sector partnership to meet the urgent need for expanded education, training and employment opportunities for young people, aged 10 to 24, on an unprecedented scale.
Find out more: https://www.generationunlimited.org/

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World Vision has lots of excellent resources that will provide inspiration and ideas as well as education on the issues of hunger and climate change.
Find them here: https://www.worldvision.org.nz/connect/resources/education-resources/

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A collection of project ideas from the WWF that cover a number of issues relating to the natural environment, including recycling water and renewable energy.
Access here:  https://wwf.panda.org/knowledge_hub/teacher_resources/project_ideas/