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To keep yourself updated whenever new information is added to the toolkit and If you wish to contribute to this toolkit or collaborate with us (new ideas, links, suggestions, etc.), send an email to '''engagement.dev@international.gc.ca (in French or English)'''

To keep yourself updated whenever new information is added to the toolkit and If you wish to contribute to this toolkit or collaborate with us (new ideas, links, suggestions, etc.), send an email to '''engagement.dev@international.gc.ca (in French or English)'''

== Working definition of public engagement activities[edit | edit source] ==

== '''Working definition of public engagement activities[edit | edit source]''' ==

At the moment, Global Affairs Canada uses the following as guiding principles for public engagement (PE):

At the moment, Global Affairs Canada uses the following as guiding principles for public engagement (PE):

* Activities that take place outside of Canada

* Activities that take place outside of Canada

== What is a "Global Citizen"?[edit | edit source] ==

== '''What is a "Global Citizen"?[edit | edit source]''' ==

In the context of this toolkit, Global Affairs Canada defines global citizens as individuals who are aware of global issues and understand the complexity of the world, including their place in it. These citizens usually understand that major global challenges have repercussions in their local reality, and vice versa. They are also aware that Canada’s international development efforts contribute to alleviating global challenges. In some cases, and at different stages of their lives, they may take various types of actions that allow them to take an active role to help build a peaceful, prosperous and inclusive world.

In the context of this toolkit, Global Affairs Canada defines global citizens as individuals who are aware of global issues and understand the complexity of the world, including their place in it. These citizens usually understand that major global challenges have repercussions in their local reality, and vice versa. They are also aware that Canada’s international development efforts contribute to alleviating global challenges. In some cases, and at different stages of their lives, they may take various types of actions that allow them to take an active role to help build a peaceful, prosperous and inclusive world.

As individuals become more engaged, they tend to better appreciate the impact of Canada’s international development efforts in the context of Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy and the collective contributions of Canadians toward the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

As individuals become more engaged, they tend to better appreciate the impact of Canada’s international development efforts in the context of Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy and the collective contributions of Canadians toward the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

== The global citizenship “continuum” or cycle[edit | edit source] ==

== '''The global citizenship “continuum” or cycle[edit | edit source]''' ==

Individuals who identify themselves as global citizens continuously move along a continuum from basic awareness of global issues, to deeper understanding (or knowledge) of global development challenges through to active involvement and informed action. (In our interpretation, knowledge and awareness mean the same thing.)

Individuals who identify themselves as global citizens continuously move along a continuum from basic awareness of global issues, to deeper understanding (or knowledge) of global development challenges through to active involvement and informed action. (In our interpretation, knowledge and awareness mean the same thing.)