TakingItGlobal: Esin. Bilgi. Katılım.

SAID strives to link the experiences of learning about, discussing, debating and acting upon issues relevant to developing countries and indigenous communities. As a group, we're investigating the connection between learning about global issues and using that knowledge to affect change; through...
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SAID strives to link the experiences of learning about, discussing, debating and acting upon issues relevant to developing countries and indigenous communities. As a group, we're investigating the connection between learning about global issues and using that knowledge to affect change; through action and education we endeavour to raise awareness of development issues and the existence of alternatives to economic globalization. SAID promotes a balanced and unbiased understanding of issues in the arena of international development. These issues often touch on a combination of environmental, economic, political, and cultural factors, requiring knowledge in a diverse range of fields. A well informed perspective provides a basis for more effective and responsible action to address the problems faced by developing countries and indigenous communities. SAID works to inform people about development issues and to make them aware of avenues of action and involvement.
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SAID works to foster cooperation between students in international development at universities across Canada and the world, as well as between youth groups in both the North and the South.

Building peer-to-peer relationships globally, educational outreach, fundraising for youth-driven projects in the 'developing' world, promotion of youth leadership and active youth participation in community development at home and abroad.