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Publications > Youth voices > Going Global (2006)
Going Global: A New Zealand guide to international youth opportunities (2006)
Takes you through all the stages of hunting out, applying for and going to an international opportunity, as well as how to make the most of your experience when you get back home.
 Going Global is a guide to getting involved, getting your voice
heard and taking action about the things that matter to you on the
global stage.
Introduction
- Are there things going on around you that you think need to change?
- Is there something you want to have your say about, but you’re
not sure how to do it, who to speak to or what exactly you want to say?
- Have you tried making your voice heard, but felt like no one’s listening?
Going Global is about changing all that. It’s about how you can:
- get involved with the things going on in your community, in Aotearoa New Zealand and around the world that are important to you
- get your voice heard on a global stage by getting involved in international decision-making
- get the skills, knowledge, experience and connections to
take action, get changes happening and make the most of the
opportunities out there.
It’s also a guide for teachers, parents, youth workers and anyone else
wanting to help young people get involved in international
opportunities.
Young people all over the world are getting involved and making changes happen.
If you want to get your voice heard on the global stage, read on!
Contents
Going Global is divided into three sections covering before, during and after an international opportunity. Areas covered include:
- What are international youth opportunities?
- What are the benefits?
- Aotearoa New Zealand's place in the world
- Finding a good event
- Am I ready to apply?
- Applying
- Your mandate is your mission
- Funding
- Preparing to go
- Cross-cultural communication and culture shock
- Getting the most out of the event
- What next? Doing something with your new knowlege.
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