Useful Links
Below are a number of useful links.
Non-Governmental Organisations
ActionAid
www.actionaid.org
Antislavery
www.antislavery.org
Cafod
www.cafod.org.uk
Christian Aid
www.christian-aid.org.uk
Comic Relief
www.comicrelief.com
International Committee of the Red Cross
www.icrc.org
Oxfam
www.oxfam.org.uk/coolplanet
The Refugee Council
www.refugeecouncil.org.uk
Save the Children
www.savethechildren.org.uk
Tourism Concern
www.tourismconcern.org.uk
An organisation which aims to raise awareness
of tourism's impact on people and their environment.
Unicef
www.unicef.org.uk
WaterAid
and actionaid
www.wateraid.org.uk
A charity working in partnership with poor communities
to provide a safe water supply and adequate sanitation.
UK Government and International Institutions
UK Parliament
www.parliament.uk
European Parliament
www.europarl.eu.int
United Nations
www.un.org
World Bank schools pages
www.worldbank.org/html/schools/
Organisations which promote the teaching of Citizenship
Central Bureau
www.centralbureau.org.uk
Citizenship Foundation
www.citfou.org.uk
 Community Service Volunteers
www.csv.org.uk
Citizen 21
www.citizen21.org.uk
An on-line citizenship resource for educators.
Institute for Citizenship
www.citizen.org.uk
Links on Democracy
Explore Parliament
www.explore.parliament.uk
Schools Councils
www.schoolcouncils.org
UK Youth Parliament
www.ukyp.org.uk
Respect for Difference and Diversity
Commission for Racial Equality
www.cre.gov.uk
Education for Sustainable development
The Environment Agency
www.environment-agency.gov.uk
Friends of the Earth
www.foe.co.uk
Greenpeace
www.greenpeace.org.uk
Safe Climate
www.safeclimate.net
Contraversial Issues
Amnesty International, Iraq: The Human Rights Consequences
Links to Amnesty International's latest statements on Iraq and an overview of concerns in Iraq related to human rights issues.
Reports from aid and relief agencies in the field
Includes a breaking news section, news and pictures of humanitarian work and relief efforts. Links to related websites.
Sites for young people
Action zone
A youth action and e-campaigning site for 14-24 year olds who want to fight global poverty
Article 12
An organisation run by and for children and young people on child rights
Banglabangla
Developed by and for young people living in Bangladesh and Tower Hamlets, London. The site focuses on young people's impressions and issues they consider important, both locally and globally.
Children’s Express
A news service featuring young journalists aged
8-18 who produce articles on issues important
to young people but of interest to everyone.
Common Link
An Internet project aimed at young people from the Commonwealth aged 9-16 exploring what it is to be a global citizen. Features information about countries of the commonwealth, on-line forums on global issues, quizzes and puzzles.
Cool Planet
Section of the Oxfam educational site which explores the lives of children from around the world through photo stories.
Dubble chocolate
Global Footprints
Games, quizzes and facts on sustainable development and global citizenship.
Global Express
Click on ‘online activities for pupils’ for a range of quizzes and activities on global issues
Suitable for KS2 and KS3
The Newspaper
An on-line newspaper for young people featuring world news
Penguin One World
Contains a number of interactive guides, features and quizzes for learning about global citizenship issues
Voices of Youth
UNICEF site exploring issues around child and young people’s rights. Includes opportunities to take part in surveys and discussions with young people around the world.
Your Turn
An interactive site designed for teenagers to discuss and share opinions and take action on topical issues. Teacher Support and resources
The National Curriculum for England
www.nc.uk.net
Citizenship Education Schemes of Work (KS3) from
QCA
www.nc.uk.net/servlets/Subjects?Subject=Ci
DfES Citizenship site
www.dfes.gov.uk/a-z/CITIZENSHIP_EDUCATION_ba.html
Association of Citizenship Teaching
www.teachingcitizenship.org.uk
Newswise
www.dialogueworks.co.uk/newswise/
An on-line educational resource based on topical
news stories.
Children's Express
www.childrens-express.org
News and comment written by young people for everyone.
Organisations which promote
the teaching of Citizenship
Central Bureau
www.centralbureau.org.uk
Citizenship Foundation
www.citfou.org.uk
Community
Service Volunteers
www.csv.org.uk
Citizen 21
www.citizen21.org.uk
An on-line citizenship resource for educators.
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