Conscious Comments May 2013 | Page 7

Education

View global citizenship is an ethos; the

character of our society, by teaching it in

schools. It doesn’t have to be an extra

subject, but an underlying theme in

existing subjects.For example, empower

children by enabling them to aid people

and places in crisis or turmoil as part

of their history, language, English, etc.

classes. Create a global culture and

mindset starting with their own world,

their school.

Information

Stay abreast of current events around the world. Know what is happening with your neighbors locally, nationally, and internationally. The internet has enabled us to get news from almost anywhere, or at least to be in touch with people from the far corners of the earth. Be informed.

Get Involved

Volunteer, sign a petition, join a protest, vote, and spread the word.

Start at home by making choices in your food, transportation, creation of waste, etc. that will benefit the planet

Support worthy causes that may or may not benefit you

Stand up for your rights or the rights of those being wronged

Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia said to the League of Nations when advising them to stop Mussolini from invading Ethiopia, “Today it is us. It will be you tomorrow.” If your only reason to get involved is because you may need help one day…that’s ok. We are one.