a person who legally belongs to a country and has the rights and protection of that country

an act or process through which something becomes different

someone who wants change in the world and, by gathering knowledge and resources, makes that change happen

How can citizens get involved in community change?

Citizenship

How can communities work together to create change?

What role does our school play in our local community?

What do charities, NGOs and groups do in our local community?

What can we do as active citizens to improve our community?

What do we need to become active citizens in our community?

In this unit pupils examine what community means and the role it plays at their school. They explore what charities and NGOs do in their community and identify how they can become active citizens.

How can we make a difference in our communities?

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

What are citizens who work at local, national or global levels to solve problems and create positive change in communities called?

Which of these people do not spark change in communities?

an event to show or express strong disagreement with or disapproval of something

 a written request, which appeals to the authorities to bring about change

when actions or events are organised by an individual or a group of people

Which one of these definitions describes a 'petition'?

Instead of looking at pictures and watching videos on it, young people can use {{}} effectively to inspire change.

What helps people to become changemakers and influence decisions in their communities?

the activity of choosing someone or something in an election

the activity of giving your time up for free to help

the activity of organising an event to achieve an aim

Match the word with its correct definition.

NGOs improve people's lives and reduce suffering. This is called ...

Which are the main types of community organisations?

Charities help humans, animals and what else?

NGOs work towards change and {{}} people.

Match the community organisation with its example.

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