Communication, Arts & Leisure Sciences
4-H Global Citizenship Project
The 4-H Global Citizenship project encourages youth to explore other cultures, countries, and international experiences.
In Unit 1, Study of Another Country, members investigate a chosen country, participate in pen pal programs, attend international festivals, and give a speech or demonstration, culminating in a notebook to exhibit what they learned. Unit 2, Global Challenges, provides Senior members with the opportunity to study and present on global issues of their choice. Members in this unit may choose to participate in the Colorado GROW Youth Institute where they select a food insecurity topic to research and identify potential solutions. Unit 3, Host a Delegate from Another Country, involves welcoming a delegate from another country or culture and documenting the experience in a notebook. Unit 4, International Experience in Another Country, builds on these experiences for members 11-18, which allows youth to live with a host family abroad or travel internationally and create an exhibit showcasing their learning, fostering global awareness and intercultural skills.
Project Overview
UNIT 1
Study of Another Country
Designed for members 8-18 years old.
Inspiring youth to:
- Investigate a chosen country
- Participate in a pen pal program
- Attend international festivals
- Compare customs in 2-3 countries
- Make and exhibit a notebook or display board illustrating what you learned from this experience
UNIT 2
Global Challenges (Int./Sr.)
Designed for members 11-18 years old.
Inspiring youth to:
- Study and present on current global issues that affect both local and international communities
- Make and exhibit a notebook and paper or an exhibit board illustrating what you learned from the experience
Optional: Colorado GROW Youth Institute Participation
Grades 9-12 only
This experience opens potential to participate in a national event, internships, and scholarships.
For more information, visit worldfoodprize.org/colorado.
UNIT 3
Host a Delegate from Another Country
Designed for members 8-18 years old.
Inspiring youth to:
- Host an incoming delegate from another country or culture
- Make and exhibit a notebook illustrating what you learned from the experience
UNIT 4
International Experience in Another Country (Int./Sr.)
Designed for members 11-18 years old.
Inspiring youth to:
- Visit another country
- Live with a host family or families in another country as a representative from an international program
- Make and exhibit a notebook or display board illustrating what you learned from the experience
Official Project Materials
Materials & Curriculum
Member Resources
Find Your County
Counties play a crucial role in 4-H by providing a platform for young people to learn and grow.
Counties facilitate the delivery of 4-H programs that are of particular interest in their area and qualified, compassionate adult leaders run local clubs to support our youth 4-H members.
To find out if this project is supported locally, contact your local extension office.
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Project Tips
- In your manual identify the Life Skills you developed and how you developed them
- For every unit explain:
- How your attitude changed before and after the learning experience
- How you shared what you learned with others
- What resources you used
- For Unit 2 – If you are in grades 9-12 and participated in the Colorado GROW Youth Institute, you can include a copy of your research paper with your e-Record.
- For Unit 3 – Host an Exchange Delegate also include:
- How you prepared for your exchange delegate’s arrival
- How you welcomed them
- For Unit 4 – Experience in Another Country also include:
- How you prepared yourself for this experience
- What your attitude was before leaving about the country and how it changed after your return
Careers
Foreign Exchange Trader
Follows and anticipates values of global currencies and then trades the pairs
Interpreter
Translates text and verbal communication from one language into another language
Cultural Liaison
Facilitates cross-cultural communication and understanding in multinational settings
Environmental Policy Analyst
Develop and analyze policies that address global environmental challenges
Political Analyst
Assesses international relations between foreign governments and countries
Global Health Professional
Address health issues on a global scale, working with organizations like the WHO or NGOs
Global Teacher
Travels and resides in a foreign country with the intent to educate the local population
Social Responsibility Manager
Help businesses engage in ethical practices that support global communities