One of SIDA’s key aims is to encourage and support active global citizenship across Scotland. This is a growing area of our work, helping people to better understand global issues and take action for a fairer, more sustainable world.
We see global citizenship as a way of living and engaging with the world which includes:
- Participating in democracy and speak up for justice.
- Understanding global challenges such as climate change, migration, poverty, and conflict.
- Recognising and challenging racism, inequality, and the legacies of colonialism.
- Promoting peace and inclusion within their communities and beyond.
- Thinking critically about the world and ask important questions.
- Acting with empathy, solidarity, and a sense of shared responsibility.
We aim to ensure that everyone in Scotland has opportunities to learn about and take action on local and global issues.
How we support Global Citizenship
Policy Advocacy
Through our Global Citizenship Education Advocacy Committee, we work to strengthen and expand Global Citizenship Education across Scotland’s education system. By engaging with policymakers, educators, and partners, we advocate for greater access to learning that equips people to understand and respond to global challenges.
Global Citizenship Community
We host the Global Citizenship Community, which brings together people from a wide range of sectors, including education, community groups, volunteering, the arts, business, and academia, who are passionate about helping people across Scotland explore what it means to be a global citizen.
This work takes many forms, from education and awareness-raising to inspiring action on issues such as global justice, human rights, sustainability, anti-racism, and our interconnectedness with people and communities around the world.
Diaspora Group for Global Citizenship
We host the Diaspora Group for Global Citizenship which is a group of diaspora community leaders, academics, and activists of diverse backgrounds whose mission is to champion diaspora leadership and racial justice for a fairer Scotland and a fairer world.
The group envisions a Scotland where every community shapes its global impact, and everyone thrives in a fair, inclusive, and just society. It imagines a world where all people can reach their potential, enjoy equal opportunities, and live free from racism.
If you would like to find out more please email Hannah Clyne at hannah@intdevalliance.scot.