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Get involved with Active Citizens

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Find out how to join the programme

Globally connected, locally engaged

Active Citizens is a social leadership training programme. We build trust and understanding by supporting people to take action on issues they care about. 

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What we look for in our partners

Read on to find out the skills and qualities needed to become an Active Citizens partner.

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What makes a good facilitator

Facilitators deliver our training to communities around the world. Find out what skills and qualities help make a good facilitator.

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Responding to global challenges

From Covid-19 to climate change, Active Citizens are using social action to respond to the world’s biggest challenges.

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Become a participant

Our delivery partners recruit participants and support them to be change-makers in their local community. Find out more about becoming a participant.

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