Oxfam provides free educational materials for teachers and children

Dear Equator Net members,

The Oxfam Education website promotes education that helps young people understand the global issues that affect their lives and take action towards a more just and sustainable world. The website offers hundreds of free online resources, lesson plans, teaching ideas, and support and guidance for teachers in developing countries.

For example:

· Oxfam Education offers downloadable materials for a week of activities about Climate Change for children of ages 9–11. These materials give an overview of the causes and consequences of climate change, and help teachers to explore its impact on everyone, especially people in the developing world. The activities also help pupils to understand their own contribution to climate change, and that of their school. For more information click here.

· You can download posters and activities to introduce children to the Millennium Development Goals. Each poster covers a theme (and a Goal), with a vibrant image for display and discussion. Each poster also includes background information, case studies, and lesson plans. To find out more click here.

Please note that Oxfam also developed a website for young people aged 16-25: www.oxfam.org.uk/generationwhy

For additional information and free educational resources please visit: http://www.oxfam.org.uk/education/resources

Additional Resource:

Catholic Relief Services recently published the How-to Guide “Child Participation in Education Initiatives”. This practical handbook provides an overview of the concept and importance of child participation in education initiatives. The guide provides illustrative examples and activities of how child participation has been facilitated in Zimbabwean educational initiatives. You can download the guide for free via the following PDF link: http://www.crin.org/docs/CRS%20ZIM%20Matrix3%20web.pdf

For further information visit: www.comminit.com/en/node/189614

or contact

Elizabeth Griffin (Director of Communications)
egriffin@crs.org
Catholic Relief Services
P.O. Box 17090
Baltimore
Maryland
21203-7090
Tel: 410-625-2220 / 410-951-7361
Catholic Relief Services website

Warm regards,

Gaby