Announcements
Articles
Respect, understanding and communication
Vitali Tkachov is an Active Citizen from Israel. His participation in the programme encouraged him to start a theatre group for people with stutters. Here he talks about his experiences.
Working with youth audiences in Bangladesh and Pakistan
Watch our video that highlights the wide impact of Active Citizens in Pakistan and Bangladesh, and profiles a diverse range of projects that have been particularly successful
Sudan: Al-Fat’h celebrates completion of first phase
Active Citizens of Sudan celebrated the successful conclusion of the programme’s first phase in August 2010 with a well-attended ceremony
Guidance
Make your project happen
Find out everything you need to know about turning your plans into positive action by following our step-by-step guide
Three excuses to not get involved
Don’t let your reservations prevent you from making a difference. Monomita Nag-Chowdhury finds a way around three common excuses
Setting up your project
Need to get your project off the ground? Follow Monomita Nag-Chowdhury’s guide to helping make your project a success
Community Profiles
Community Profiles
Use our interactive map to locate your local community and find out what's going on in your area.
About
Active Citizens explained
Discover what the Active Citizens programme is all about, and how participants and communities around the world can benefit
Funding explained
Read our article on how the Active Citizens programme receives funding and how participants fund their own social action projects (SAPs)
Frequently asked questions
Find answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about the Active Citizens programme
Viewpoints
New ways of thinking
“Imagine, a group of 10 Israelis, mainly Jews, attending a wedding in which all of the hundreds of guests are Muslims, and being treated as close friends.”
The Hunger Project
We talk to Dr Badiul Alam Majumdar of the Hunger Project in Bangladesh, about his work as a community leader committed to the spirit of self-reliance
In Your Region
Regional Spotlights
Find out how the Active Citizens programme is already addressing basic needs and contemporary cultural issues within its launch regions. Updated information for the Active Citizens Cycle 2010 - 11 will be available here soon
