UNICEF AND CAS

1. UNICEF AND CAS IS THE SETTING UP OF A UNICEF GROUP A CAS GLOBAL PROJECT? Children queue outside their school before recess, at the UNICEF-supported Denham Town Basic School in Jamaica. UNICEF/NYHQ2008-0294/Markisz DECLAN ALVARO

2. WHAT REQUIREMENTS ARE MET? • CREATIVITY? • SERVICE DECLAN ALVARO

3. WHICH IB LEARNER PROFILE CHARACTERISTICS ARE MET? • Reflective They give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and experience. They are able to assess and understand their strengths and limitations in order to support their learning and personal development. • Knowledgeable They explore concepts, ideas and issues that have local and global significance. In so doing, they acquire in-depth knowledge and develop understanding across a broad and balanced range of disciplines. DECLAN ALVARO

4. WHICH IB LEARNER PROFILE CHARACTERISTICS ARE MET? • Caring They show empathy, compassion and respect towards the needs and feelings of others. They have a personal commitment to service, and act to make a positive difference to the lives of others and to the environment. • Open-minded They understand and appreciate their own cultures and personal histories, and are open to the perspectives, values and traditions of other individuals and communities. They are accustomed to seeking and evaluating a range of points of view, and are willing to grow from the experience. DECLAN ALVARO

5. WHICH IB LEARNER PROFILE CHARACTERISTICS ARE MET? Communicators They understand and express ideas and information confidently and creatively in more than one language and in a variety of modes of communication. They work effectively and willingly in collaboration with others. DECLAN ALVARO

6. Why set up a new UNICEF group? “Starting a new UNICEF group is a fantastic way to get involved with UNICEF and make a difference to the lives of children all over the world.  It’s also a great way of meeting new people in your area.”  Helen Aikman, Fundraising Initiatives Officer (FIT Officer), UNICEF UK DECLAN ALVARO

7. Why set up a new UNICEF group? No experience is necessary to set up a local UNICEF group. All we ask is that you are enthusiastic and passionate about UNICEF’s work and can volunteer some of your time. Your effort can result in big improvements to children’s lives. Our groups are very important to UNICEF and raised an impressive £160,000 in 2007. UNICEF WEBSITE DECLAN ALVARO

8. Why set up a new UNICEF group? When setting up a new group you will be joining a national network of UNICEF groups and will be supported by a dedicated Fundraising Initiatives Officer. UNICEF WEBSITE DECLAN ALVARO

9. OUTCOMES • increased their awareness of their own strengths and areas for growth • undertaken new challenges • worked collaboratively with others • shown perseverance and commitment in their activities • engaged with issues of global importance • considered the ethical implications of their actions • developed new skills DECLAN ALVARO

10. THE DOWN SIDE • ALL THE IMPETUS IS SEEN ONLY AT THE BEGINNING • REFLECTIONS CAN BE WEAK IF STUDENTS ARE NOT AT THE SCENE • COULD ONLY BE RELEGATED TO THE COLLECTION OF FUNDS • ALL SYMPATHY LITTLE EMPATHY DECLAN ALVARO

11. OUR EXPERIENCE AT DIA • With absolutely no help from me there is a student of my school who has set up a UNICEF book on facebook and has got some 111 students who have become group members from school itself. • They have just had their first meeting and I am yet to hear about the outcome. • Click on the picture to visit DECLAN ALVARO