Global Citizen: A ROADMAP

How to I become a Global Citizen?

We established that, first, we need to make sure we consume information that gives us a global prospective.

Diversify Your News Sources 📰
Follow international and non-Western outlets like Al Jazeera, Deutsche Welle, and Africa News for balanced global coverage.
Use Alternative Platforms 🌐
Explore platforms like Substack, Medium, Reddit, and Quora for unfiltered, independent voices.
Broaden Cultural Consumption 🎬📚
Watch global films and read books from international authors like Murakami and Adichie.
Learn a New Language 🗣️
Start with apps like Duolingo and Babbel, then practice with real people through Tandem or HelloTalk.
Join Global Discussions 💬
Participate in forums like the UNESCO Global Citizenship Education forum and Global Voices.
Travel Virtually or Physically 🗺️✈️
Explore the world through virtual platforms or plan meaningful trips focused on culture and history.
Support Global Causes 🌍🤝
Volunteer or donate to organizations like Amnesty International, WWF, or Doctors Without Borders.
Reframe Your Social Media Feed 📱
Follow creators, thinkers, and activists from diverse regions for daily global perspectives.
Take Global Citizenship Courses 🎓
Learn about global politics, economics, and human rights on platforms like Coursera and edX.
Challenge Your Biases 🧠
Keep a journal of how your worldview evolves and read about cognitive biases, like in Manufacturing Consent by Noam Chomsky.

Moving forward, I will be going through each one of the above activities, and taking specific action to be close to become a Global Citizen.