Acknowledges and asserts the fact that working as a trainer is an engaged civic act
Acknowledges and asserts the fact that working as a trainer is an engaged civic act
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Political vs non-political civic acts
Civic engagement or civic participation is any individual or group activity addressing issues of public concern. Citizens acting alone or together to protect public values or make a change or difference in the community are common types of civic engagement. Civic engagement includes communities working together in both political and non-political actions. Four interrelated constructs have been identified in the…
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Unpacking civic engagement
Civic engagement is active participation in the public life in the community and it means that your actions are informed, committed and constructive, and they benefit the community. The video stresses the importance of the “community” as the center of civic engagement. It also mentions the reciprocal relationship with your community i.e. what do you gain from your community and…
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Trainers work as a civic engagement doing
NGOs as political subjects NGOs are legal entities, composed of a group of people that have a certain ideology, which is based on values and principles. Besides, in raising awareness and education, NGOs have a crucial role in campaigning, advocacy, lobbying, and policymaking. Policymaking includes work with institutions and authorities (decision-makers). NGOs propose policies and measures for improvement of the…
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