Decolonize Volunteering: Embrace Awareness and Inspire Action!
Welcome to the Decolonize Tool
This is an educational tool designed to give you a deeper and clearer understanding of volunteering and « volontourism ».
Through the Decolonize Tool, you’ll explore:
How global structures are built
The way power is distributed globally
How you, as a volunteer, interact with these systems
What’s Inside?
The tool is divided into four key sections, each offering an opportunity to learn, reflect, and grow:
- A Journey Through History
- Discover the history of colonialism, its influence on the world today, and its impact on modern volunteering practices.
- Deeper Insights into Global Issues (Optional)
- Dive into the ongoing legacy of colonialism in four macro areas:
- Globalization
- Climate
- Gender
- Human Rights
- Videos and quizzes will guide you, not to test your knowledge, but to invite exploration of topics you might not have encountered. You can skip this section for a shorter experience.
- Personal Reflection
- Reflect on your experiences and evaluate your learning journey through the platform.
- Resources for Everyday Impact
- Access extra tools and resources to apply what you’ve learned and foster positive change in your daily life.
The entire course takes approximately 60 minutes. If you prefer a shorter version, skipping the second section, it will take just 20-30 minutes.
Why Use This Tool?
By engaging with Decolonize Volunteering, you will:
Gain a clearer understanding of your role in the global landscape
Learn to decolonize your mindset and volunteering practices
Take steps toward becoming a more responsible and impactful global citizen
Who Is This Tool For?
- Volunteers who want to rethink their approach.
- Educators and trainers working with youth or international projects.
- Friends and family curious about global justice and equity.
Developed with Care
This tool was created by a dedicated international team, including a group of students from the Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz, and funded by Movetia, reflecting a year of research and innovation to empower volunteers to think critically and act justly. Movetia promotes exchange, mobility and cooperation within the fields of education, training and youth work – in Switzerland, Europe and worldwide.
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