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.
Here are 10 Steps to Become a Global Citizen 🌍✨
- 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.
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