Oxfam have recently expanded their work to include more direct engagement with schools and young people.

As part of their aim to support young people to understand global issues, take action towards a more just, sustainable world and empowering young people to express their views, they have now appointed a dedicated member of staff working to support this in the Midlands.

This will allow Oxfam to work with schools and youth groups across the region to deliver exciting and challenging projects that fulfil the global dimension, inspiring young people to become active global citizens.

Activities for the last weeks of term
Oxfam are offering interactive workshops around the 'Human Impacts of Climate Change - and the effects on people across the world today', 'ReNew - reusing and recycling fashion and the links between fashion and the environment', and a variety of other topics.

Ideas, resources and support from Oxfam Midlands

• Events e.g. youth conferences
• Training for teachers and youth leaders
• Workshops and activities for young people
• Advice and support on developing active global citizenship in the classroom
• Local school speakers who provide tailored workshops & assemblies on key themes including poverty, the human impact of climate change and the right to education
• On-line resources and activities for developing the global dimension across the curriculum www.oxfam.org.uk/education

For more information, contact Sophia Ireland on: 0121 634 3611 or at: soireland@oxfam.org