ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP IN JCI

JCI-Go impact the world-ENG Welcome Introduction of Chairperson Opening remarks VIDEO JCI-Go impact the world-ENG PLAY VIDEO - JCI-Go impact the world-ENG

Introductions Name Position in LOM or NOM One thing you hope to learn from this seminar.

Outline The JCI Preamble JCI Members are Active Citizens! The JCI Vision and Mission What is Active Citizenship The JCI Active Citizenship Framework What To Do Next?

Why was JCI created? “Conscious of the fact that adequate civic training of young men will enable them to exercise decisive influence in the just solutions of the problems of humanity; determined to shield future generations from unhappiness brought about by misunderstanding among men and anxious to promote the well being and progress of all peoples; We resolve to unite our efforts by constituting in an international association of Junior Chambers.” Preamble to JCI’s Constitution

JCI has been promoting and doing Active Citizenship since 1944! JCI Members are Active Citizens!

JCI Vision and Mission (2008) JCI’s Vision “To be the leading global network of young active citizens.” JCI’s Mission “To provide development opportunities that empower young people to create positive change.”

Vision & Mission: What is the difference? A Vision is the dream of what we would like our organization to be. The organization’s preferred future state. A Mission describes what we need to do as an organization to get there.

Definition of Vision & Mission A Vision is what we want to accomplish as a result of the activities outlined in the Mission. A Mission is what we do as an organization to realize our Vision.

“To be the leading global network of young active citizens.” JCI’s Vision “To be the leading global network of young active citizens.” How would you define: Leading global network? Young active citizens?

Defining Leading Global Network: JCI’s Vision Defining Leading Global Network: This Vision means that the JCI wants to be a real global network, with impact in all corners of the world, in every Country where JCI is represented, not just having members, but being part of the positive changes everywhere.

Defining Active Citizens: JCI’s Vision Defining Active Citizens: Young people taking the lead in community solutions rather than complaining and expecting someone else, government or society to solve the challenges. By being active in JCI and learning new skills, members should be qualified to take the challenge and together, with other active forces in the community, work towards a better future for all.

JCI’s Mission Mission clearly states the operational aspects of the organization, the real activities that, if followed properly, should help eventually realize the vision. JCI’s Mission: “To provide development opportunities that empower young people to create positive change.”

JCI’s Mission “To provide development opportunities that empower young people to create positive change.” JCI as an organization can only accomplish its Mission through the action and results of the members at the Local Organizations. It is at the local level and only at the local level where the Mission is accomplished.

JCI Local Organization’s Mission “To provide development opportunities that empower young people to create positive change.” How can a Local Organization accomplish this mission? By conducting activities that: Provide opportunities for active participation Develop skills to empower members

ACTIVE CITIZENS Young people taking the lead in community solutions rather than complaining and expecting someone else, government or society to solve the challenges. By being active in JCI and learning new skills, members should be qualified to take the challenge and together, with other active forces in the community, work towards a better future for all.

Principles of Active Citizenship Active Citizenship Concerns Everyone We all have rights and responsibilities and shared interests Local, national, and Global Strong and healthy communities welcome and value diversity in cultural expression, values and lifestyles

Principals of Active Citizenship Openness accountability and trust will help maximize participation in the democratic and decision making process Successful Society depends on Partnership with citizens, civil society, unions, business, elected representatives. Active Citizens are made not born. Active citizenship needs Leadership

Principals of Active Citizenship Active Citizenship is not just for someone else – it is for each one of us as well as Government, business, the media, unions and various other organizations (JCI). It is about how we engage with each other and create together a set of shared values for a BETTER SOCIETY

ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP Active Citizenship refers to the voluntary capacity of citizens and communities working directly together or through elected representatives to exercise economic, social or political power in pursuit of shared goals. A successful society depends on a partnership with citizens, civil society, unions, business, and elected representatives.

The JCI Active Citizen Framework A systematic way in which JCI organizations around the world create an impact. A response to the question about how JCI Local Organizations accomplish the JCI Mission.

JCI and UN-United through action on MDGs JCI and UN Partnership JCI Proposes that we engage with the United Nations through action on the Millennium Development Goals (MDG), preferably in partnership with other organizations. VIDEO JCI and UN-United through action on MDGs

CONCLUSION The institutions of democracy, the market, the State – civil society as a whole – cannot operate in a sustainable way without the practice of civic virtue and without the active participation of citizens in the community. 24

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