Calendar of action and learning

Activities and ideas for taking action

Our calendar of action and learning is packed with creative ways to explore topical global issues with your pupils, and challenge them to make a positive difference.

A changing monthly theme offers fun and engaging activities, and inspirational ideas to help pupils build skills to take action.

 

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September 2011

Why are a billion people going hungry? Discover that talking to people is a great way to start growing a campaign.

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October 2011

What is a ‘land grab’ and how does it affect small-scale farmers? Use local media to help make things fairer.

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November 2011

How is climate change affecting poor communities? Send a postcard asking the UK government to take action.

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December 2011

What stops girls from being able to go to school in Afghanistan? Find innovative ways to get your MP to take action.

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January 2012

How much does the UK government spend every year on international aid? Explore why aid is important and communicate the impact it has.

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February 2012

Farmers, business and shoppers – who wins and who loses in the world’s food market? Find out how you can make food fair.

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March 2012

What is it like to have a baby in Ghana as compared to the UK? Learn about maternal health care, and send a message to your MP for mothers around the world.

 

April 2012

Are you too small to start changing the world? Build your confidence and discover how you can make your voice heard.

 

May 2012

Why is it that often the people who grow the food, don’t have enough to eat?

 

June 2012

What can we do to make sure all children around the world get an education?

 

July 2012

Why do over a billion people lack the water they need to drink and grow food?

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