Resources for Justice and Global Education
Sacred Heart at the UN -- http://sacredheartattheun.org/
Provides resources and information about the Saced Heart presence at the UN as a non-governmental organization (NGO), associated with the Department of Public Information (DPI) of the United Nations
NAIS: Global Sustainablity -- http://www.nais.org/global/home.cfm?ItemNumber=153250
Website from NAIS (National Association of Independent Schools) with resources for global education
Ask Asia -- http://asiasociety.org/education
Asia Society is a global and pan-Asian organization working to strengthen relationships and promote understanding among the people, leaders, and institutions of the United States and Asia. They seek to increase knowledge and enhance dialogue, encourage creative expression, and generate new ideas across the fields of arts and culture, policy and business, and education.
Ask Asia for Kids -- http://kids.asiasociety.org/
Facing the Future -- http://facingthefuture.org/Default.aspx
Facing the Future believes in the transformative power of widespread, systemic education to improve lives and communities, both locally and globally. Their positive, solutions-based programming is designed by and for teachers, and brings critical thinking about global issues to students in every walk of life. They work within the education system to help teachers help students achieve academic success, while preparing them to create and maintain positive, healthy, and sustainable communities. Facing the Future is a great site for curriculum resources and connections.
Global Schoolnet -- http://www.globalschoolnet.org/
Global SchoolNet's mission is to support 21st century learning and improve academic performance through content driven collaboration. We engage educators and students in meaningful e-learning projects worldwide to develop science, math, literacy and communication skills, foster teamwork, civic responsibility and collaboration, encourage workforce preparedness and create multi-cultural understanding. We prepare youth for full participation as productive and compassionate citizens in an increasing global economy. Founded in 1984, GSN is a 501(c)3 non-profit education organization.
iEARN -- http://www.iearn.org/
iEARN is a non-profit organization made up of over 30,000 schools and youth organizations in more than 130 countries. iEARN empowers teachers and young people to work together online using the Internet and other new communications technologies. Over 2,000,000 students each day are engaged in collaborative project work worldwide.
iEARN International is registered as an NGO in Spain and has an international office in Callus, Spain.
Since 1988, iEARN has pioneered on-line school linkages to enable students to engage in meaningful educational projects with peers in their countries and around the world.
iEARN is:
a safe and structured environment in which young people can communicate
an opportunity to apply knowledge in service-learning projects
a community of educators and learners making a difference as part of the educational process
MDGs: Educational resources online
There are many educational materials about the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) available online which can be used in the formal classroom, in popular education projects, with youth groups or in other parish work. Here are some examples:
- www.un.org/millenniumgoals -- on this UN site you can find the text of the MDGs, the Millennium Declaration (from which the MDGs derive), and other background material and documents. Clicking on “Related Links” will bring you to a list of additional UN web sites, including those of UN programs and specialized agencies.
- www.unmillenniumproject.org/goals/index.htm -- a general introduction to the MDGs.
- www.un.org/cyberschoolbus -- the CyberSchoolBus is a very elaborate and interactive web site. It deals with each individual MDG in a very comprehensive way, giving facts and background information, video clips, suggestions about how to get involved, and much more. By clicking on “Monitor Goals” (top bar) you can track country specific implementation of the MDGs. Click also on “Links and Resources” (top bar) to find NGOs with educational materials on their web sites. Although this web site was designed for students and teachers, it is an excellent introduction to the MDGs for any age.
- www.millenniumcampaign.org -- the Millennium Campaign is an initiative of the United Nations and supports citizens’ efforts to hold their own governments accountable for the Millennium promises. By clicking on the world map, you can access the country of your choice to find out more about the civil society campaign in that country and that nation’s government policies. Don’t forget to download the MDG Youth Action Guide.
- www.undp.org/mdg -- the UN Development Program site has country reports, regional reports, and donor reports.
- www.unmillenniumproject.org -- in January 2005, Professor Jeffrey Sachs handed in to the UN Secretary General his report of the Millennium Project entitled Investing in Development: A Practical Plan to Achieve the Millennium Development Goals. This web site provides links, in multiple languages, to the overview report and the full report.
- www.ourplanet.com and www.ourplanet.com/tunza -- current and past issues of Our Planet, a magazine published by the UN Environmental Program (UNEP), are available on this elaborate site about the environment and development. Tunza is UNEP’s magazine for and by young people. Its extensive web site contains much information on topics of environmental sustainability (MDG #7).
- www.TakingITGlobal.org -- a dynamic, international site for youth.
- www.first8.org (click on “English” at top right) -- this site has an elaborate power point presentation, e-cards, and an online version of the “first8” picture booklet.
- www.cafod.org.uk -- is the site of the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development in England and Wales. Clicking on “Resources” (top bar) brings you to more educational materials for various ages and levels, as well as worship resources.
- www.makepovertyhistory.org -- this elaborate web site of the Make Poverty History campaign has videos about poverty and lots more. Click on “schools” (top bar) to find more educational resources.
- www.whiteband.org -- this is the web site of the Global Call to Action against Poverty. October 17, 2006 has been designated the Global White Band Day for this year (www.whiteband.org/News/gcapnews.2006-04-07.6976876507). By using “Select your country” (top left corner) you can find out what civil society in your country is doing to promote achieving the MDGs.
- www.caritas.org – Caritas Internationalis. In the Search box, type in “Millennium Development Goals."
