We offer Amplifiers (our free virtual trainings) on many of our most popular training topics, including: Diversity and Inclusion, Media Literacy, Complex Problem-Solving, and Career Mapping for high school students! 2018-2019 dates announced soon: please check back!
Are you a teacher who thinks your students could benefit? Are you a young changemaker who wants to lead social change in your community? Join us for our Amplifier trainings, exclusively designed for the virtual space and for global youth wanting to learn about global citizenship and leadership – and how to lead change in our local and global community.
All of our Amplifiers are curated from our Global Scholar curriculum and remain highly interactive and participatory. Below is some information about the dates, times, and content of the four modules (it is not compulsory to attend all four modules although it is strongly encouraged for a maximized learning experience):
Diversity and Inclusion
‘Diversity and Inclusion’ is for changemakers wanting to understand the types and levels of oppression faced by different identity groups as a way of working to transform our communities into more equitable and inclusive spaces.
Complex Problem-Solving
‘Complex Problem-Solving’ is for changemakers curious about investigating the root causes of our 21st century challenges for a higher and deeper social impact. Students will learn how to think about problems systemically using the emerging field of systems thinking for social change. This participatory learning experience will help students understand the complexity of systems at the local and global level.
Social Action Planning
A dip-your-toes-in training that gets straight to thinking about power and how to design your project, campaign, or action with strategy in mind. We look at strategy vs. tactics and stakeholder mapping for students to begin thinking about the change-making in a whole new way. This training is interactive so you’ll already begin plotting out your project with others in the virtual room.
Strategic Communications
The key to any effective social action is that people know about it. In the age of the digital media, communications has never been more creative, dynamic, and therefore strategic. This module looks at different types of awareness-raising and outreach as well as how to successfully deploy all vocal, visual, written, and digital forms from an arsenal of multimedia. Full of tips, tricks, and techniques, participants will be trained in how to amplify their various ‘voices’ for a change-making that attracts, engages, and influences
Empathy-based Canvassing
‘Empathy-based Canvassing’ is for students looking to build understanding and cohesion in contexts of political tension and polarization. This module blends the principles of empathetic dialogue with the practice of canvassing (as seen in grassroots organizing and political campaigning) to train students in mapping out mindsets in a way that facilitates more enriched, empathetic, and dynamic dialogue on divisive issues.
How the sessions work:
– Sessions are open to individuals, as well as leaders representing a school / club / organization. Please register using the form below, and we’ll confirm your spot in advance. Email opportunities@aidemocracy.org with any questions.
– Each session is 75 minutes and participants are advised to sign in 5-10 minutes beforehand in case of technical difficulties. No previous knowledge or experience of the subject matter is necessary: all levels are welcome as everyone has something to learn and something to offer.
What participants say about our Amplifier trainings:
“Honestly it was great, time very well-managed!”
“The activities were excellent”
“I enjoyed working with others and discussing the difference between equity and equality”
“Can’t wait for the next seminar!!”
“The complex-problem web seminar with Vanessa was truly awesome. It really felt amazing discussing these topics with her. I can’t wait to talk more with her at Global Scholar!! “
If you would like to take your online learning offline and in person, check out our
Global Scholar page and see how you can attend our two weeks intensive leadership accelerator in international affairs and social justice – based in Washington DC! We also offer customized versions of our workshops for organizations and schools.
Due to our commitment to small classroom size both on and off-line, we only have 20 places available for each session, meaning you should reserve your spot early!
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