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Steiner College ·Colombo, Sri Lanka

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Reduced Inequalities - Target 10.2

All volunteer opportunities contribute towards one of the 17Sustainable Development Goals

English

These are the locally spoken languages that you’ll have to know.
Project
The project aims to impact SDG #10 by fostering educational spaces on the basics of inequality as well as promoting local initiative to tackle discrimination and inequality in the community
This project contributes to,
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Reduced Inequalities - Target 10.2

By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion or economic or other status

Role

About the job and it’s activities

About

Working hours

Monday to Friday, - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Project Activities

  • Week 1
    Onboarding space with partner representative to understand current scenario
    Analysis on SDG 10 and inequality in the country and the region
    Create and prepare material for the sessions, dynamics and workshops of the following weeks.
    Determine measure of outcome system and material to be use
  • Week 2
    Introductory session about the project and presentation of the volunteer to the students
    Conduct initial assessment with beneficiaries to measure the level of understanding about inequalities in the country
    Session: The origins of inequality and social inclusiveness issues in the community
    Dynamic: Human rights and the SDGs (Key message: all human are equal)
    Dynamic: The world is not equal. Is that Fair? (World largest lesson) Children understand there are different types of inequality.
  • Week 3
    Workshop: My role as a citizen
    Round Table: Discussion space about how issues in the local community relate to issues in other countries or regions
    Dynamic: Organizing a 'cross the line' activity for participants so that they become aware of their own privilege relative to others
    Storytelling: Organizing a space to expose student to different realities, invite people that have overcome discrimination or inequality
    Workshop: How to become agents of change?
  • Week 4
    Workshop: How to use ToC to create impactful projects
    Workshop: How to create an awareness campaign
    Workshop: Basics of social entrepreneurship
    Working time: student put what as learn in practice and work on presenting a social initiative that can tackle inequality in their community
  • Week 5
    Organize a mentorship program with other change makers or community leaders.
    Working time: Give student time to work on their projects to ensure change in the community after the project ends
    Students present their projects and initiatives to school teacher or NGO representatives
    Create system to monitor the results and impact of initiatives created by students. Add this on final report.
  • Week 6
    Closing day with the students
    Collect data from project beneficiaries (you can use surveys, interviews, focus groups, etc.)
    Analyse data to determinate outcome results
    Build final project report and presented to AIESEC members and NGO/non-profit representatives
  • Week 7
  • Week 8

Process

The steps involved in being selected for this opportunity.
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Logistics

What you’ll be provided with during your stay

Benefits of becoming a Global Volunteer

Learn about the Sustainable Development Goals and participate in a social project designed for impact.
International Exposure - Experience new cultures and industries.
Develop your Leadership (our programs can help you develop the following leadership values: striving for excellence, demonstrating integrity, activating leadership, acting sustainably, enjoying participation and living diversity).
Receive AIESEC Support for Selection (assistance with your application to opportunities and decision making process).
Receive AIESEC Support after Selection (Visa support, help in finding and providing accommodation, assisting during first day of work).

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