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“ UNDERSTANDING AND IMPLEMENTING CIVIC INCLUSION
AND ENGAGEMENT ”
“A small group of thoughtful people could change the
world. Indeed it’s the
only thing that ever has”
Margaret Mead
‘Civic Engagement’ is the intentional action by individuals or groups to participate in democracy.
It involves acting upon your CARES and CONCERNS within your community.
BY..•Educating oneself on various issues•Using one’s gifts, talents and resources•Advocating for positive change
‘Civic Engagement’ entails…
Being an effective and responsible citizen.
Promoting the quality of life in a community.
Fulfilling your responsibility to humanity.
Contributing ideas focused on a common good.
Being actively involved in the political and
decision-making processes.
‘SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT’ refers to the social involvements, active participation and relationships formed within one’s various organizations.
Such Relationships Include:
Family membersPeersCommunity membersLocal institutionsAt the broadest level, with society
CITIZEN ACTIVISM Refers to participation in the furtherance of a
strong community / society and for deepening democratic governance.
A Morally and Civically Responsible Citizen•Sees themselves as part of a larger social fabric
•Considers social problems to be partly their own
Implementing Social and Civic Engagement
Social and Civic Engagement can take various forms and involve the following:
Individual Voluntarism
Organizational Involvement
Electoral Participation
Efforts to directly address issues
Political Activism
Affiliation with a Political Organization
Contribution to a Political Cause
Membership in a Local Board
Informal Community Work
Campaign Contributions
Contacting an Official
Campaign Work
Protests
Voting
OBSTACLES to Active Social and Civic Engagement
1. Limited Access to Educational Resources
2. Limited Access to Informational Resources
3. Lack of financial resources
4. Time Constraints
Building Inclusive Communities through Social Inclusion and Civic Engagement
Key Elements:
1. Understanding that all members of the community potentially gain.
2. Everyone can participate as a valued and contributing member.
An inclusive community or city is one that provides opportunities for the optimal development of all children, youth and adults.
(ICC, 2003)
Five Civic Dimensions of Social Inclusion
1. Commitment to Diversity Plans, policies and actions that provide valued recognition to all individuals and groups.
2. Opportunities for Human DevelopmentFocus on the development of skills, talents and capacities of everyone.
Five Civic Dimensions of Social Inclusion
3. Quality of Civic Engagement Actions to promote civic participation of
all individuals.
4. Cohesiveness of Living Conditions Provisions of basic necessities that
minimize disparities in community living
conditions.
5. Adequacy of Community Services
YOUR ROLE…
GET INVOLVED!!!
BECOME SOCIALLY
POLITICALLY
AND
CIVICALLY ENGAGED.
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