HYBRID - Environmental Justice: Green Spaces as a Human Right: Global Virtual Exchange - South Africa & Kenya
Environmental Justice: Green Spaces as a Human Right: Global Exchange
Virtual Exchange Program
College of DuPage
Thursday, April 14 & Thursday, April 21
12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. on ZOOM or In-Person in BIC 2445
This program is FREE for College of DuPage students.
Students who complete this experience and submit a reflection as part of their portfolio will earn a "GLOBAL LEADERSHIP" designation on their Living Leadership Program Certificate.
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College of DuPage students are invited to participate in a Virtual Exchange Program hosted by the Living Leadership Program in partnership with EDU Africa!
What is the topic?
When considering environmental challenges around the world, it is quickly apparent that the effects of environmental degradation weigh disproportionally on the most vulnerable communities. This virtual exchange is centered on environmental justice.
What is a Virtual Exchange Program?
This program consists of two virtual meetings (1 week apart) where students will be speaking directly with contributors engaged in environmental justice work - you will be able to hear their stories first-hand, their successes, and their challenges. Participation in BOTH sessions is REQUIRED.
What will we learn?
By the end of this experience, participants should be able to:
Define Environmental Justice in the African context
Explore examples of African solutions to Environmental Injustice
Critically evaluate Environmental Justice in their local contexts
Personally advocate for Environmental Justice
In the first session, participants work on case studies of Environmental Injustice in South Africa and engage with a local organization working to protect natural habitats and create healthier living environments.
In the second session, we move on to East Africa, where participants learn about reforestation efforts in Kenya. Collaborating in small groups with local experts and community members, participants explore the importance of indigenous forests for both ecological and community wellness. Importantly, participants will reflect on Environmental Justice in their own context and seek out ways to advocate for environmentally healthy living spaces both locally and globally.
A donation will be made on behalf of each participant towards Friends of Brackenhurst in aid of their reforestation work in Limuru, Kenya.
Participation Requirements
Students will be provided with materials to review in advance of session 1 in order to fully participate in the session. Information will be provided in the registration process.
Attendance is required at both sessions. Space is LIMITED to 20 students.
More information: Dr. Stephanie Quirk (quirks@cod.edu)
Living Leadership Program: http://cod.edu/livingleadership
Students participating in this program should be aware of and be prepared for the following:
Open to participants of any discipline or background
Must have access to reliable, high-speed internet connection and device from which to connect
Willingness to collaborate synchronously (in real time)
Good command of English language
Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to different accents and ways of speaking in English
Willingness to collaborate asynchronously