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Crisis in Yemen: Learn more about the conflict in Yemen

25/11/2020

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Languages: English, Welsh

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Yemen is locked in a bloody conflict which is leading to hunger, displacement and civilian deaths. This resource for 11-16 year olds provides an insight into the conflict in Yemen and advice for taking action. Learners can create doves for peace, write to their MPs about the UK’s role in selling arms to Saudi Arabia […]

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Families Together: Learning resources to support the campaign to reunite refugee families

24/11/2020

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Languages: English

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Imagine what it would be like to flee your home and leave your family behind. Oxfam is calling for a change to the rules on family reunion so that it’s easier for refugees to be joined by their loved ones. Learn more about the refugee crisis with striking statistics and photographs from around the world. […]

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Message in a Book: Learn about and support Oxfam’s work

17/12/2019

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Languages: English

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Help young people to raise awareness of how communities around the world are working with Oxfam and partners to beat poverty now and forever. This action guide for ages 7 to 14 provides a fun way to engage learners with persuasive writing, literacy and active global citizenship. Message in a Book asks learners to collect […]

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Send My Friend to School 2018: Join the campaign to Make Schools Safe

03/05/2018

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Languages: English

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Schools should be safe havens for children. But unfortunately, for millions of children around the world, school can be a place of violence and danger. World leaders have promised a safe, quality education for every child. But in many places, children face unacceptable risks and dangers, just by going to school. Join the Make Schools […]

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End Hunger UK Poetry Challenge 2018

12/04/2018

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Languages: English

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Oxfam is working to beat poverty, wherever we find it, and that includes the UK – the second most food insecure country in Europe. This is an invitation for learners aged 11+ to respond passionately, and poetically, to the scandal that is UK hunger. Use our teaching resources to develop literacy and language skills, and […]

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Health Inequality: Welsh Baccalaureate Resources for the Global Citizenship Challenge

22/11/2017

8 documents

Languages: English, Welsh

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Inspire learners to come together creatively and innovatively to create change. Use engaging case studies, key facts and statistics to help learners gain a firm understanding of maternal health care in Ghana. Take a participatory approach to encourage learners to collaborate and form opinions, and guide them through the creation of an action plan to […]

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Refugees: Welsh Baccalaureate Resources for the Global Citizenship Challenge

22/11/2017

29 documents

Languages: English, Welsh

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Imagine being forced to flee your home. Use photographs, stories and facts to develop empathy and increase your learners’ understanding of the issues facing refugees. Learn more about the experiences of refugees across the world. Develop an action plan to meet the Global Citizenship Challenge whilst making a difference in your local community. -Think about […]

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Inequality: Welsh Baccalaureate Resources for the Global Citizenship Challenge

22/11/2017

12 documents

Languages: English, Welsh

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How fair is the world we live in? Use statistics and data to introduce your learners to inequality and think critically about this global issue. Delve deeper with a case study of the Brazilian government which has tried to reduce inequality. Encourage learners to collaborate and develop their own opinions. Create an action plan to […]

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Education: Welsh Baccalaureate Resources for the Global Citizenship Challenge

22/11/2017

10 documents

Languages: English, Welsh

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Explore the importance of education. Inspire your learners to create change. Use engaging photos, case studies and statistics to learn about education in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Take a participatory approach and imagine the experiences of learners in other countries before creating an action plan to meet the Global Citizenship Challenge for the Welsh Baccalaureate. Archwilio […]

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Inducting your Oxfam School Group: Activities to help Oxfam Youth Ambassadors get ready to take action

15/09/2017

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Languages: English

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These materials are for teachers who have already formed a registered Oxfam School Group. If you’re at the start of your journey, download the taster sessions to recruit members. Learners will look at real-life examples of young people campaigning and fundraising with Oxfam. They will learn what is required to gain their Youth Ambassadors Award, […]

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