M29

Question 1

What is global citizenship?

Answer 1

Global citizenship can be understood in terms of the qualities of people in the role of citizens. People with these qualities will not see things only from a personal point of view but will empathetically understand global and local topics from the perspective that they are the members of the world. It can be used to describe both individual and groups that possess the above qualities. They take actions to respond to the needs of different groups in the world and work together to promote the well-being of humankind.

Question 2

Name the factors that contribute to Global Citizenship.

Answer 2

Advancement in technology and rapid globalization.

Question 3

Explain on advancement in technology.

Answer 3

People can get information across the world anytime and anywhere without restriction.

Question 4

Explain on rapid globalization.

Answer 4

People have begun to think and realise that something is a global problem and only through concerted effort of different countries and support of people worldwide can we reduce its negative impacts.

Question 5

What is a global citizenship?

Answer 5

It is a consciousness. Understanding issues from the perspective that they are members of the world. Take actions and work together to help the needy and promote the well-being of human kind.

Question 6

What are the rights of a global citizenship?

Answer 6

Expressions opinions to different global issues like petition.

Question 7

What are the responsibilities of a global citizen?

Answer 7

Caring about global issues and take action like taking action against global warming of using less electricity.

Question 8

What is the definition of a citizen of a country?

Answer 8

A legal status, determined by the laws of the country, showing people’s residency of a particular nation.

Question 9

What are the proof documents of a citizen of a country?

Answer 9

ID card, passport.

Question 10

What are the rights of a citizen of a country?

Answer 10

Enjoying public services offered by the government like medical services or recreational services.

Question 11

What are the responsibilities of a citizen of a country?

Answer 11

Complying with the laws, paying taxes like paying taxes on time.

Question 12

What is the nationality of a citizen of a country?

Answer 12

Nationality of that country.

Question 13

What are the qualities of global citizenship?

Answer 13

1. Empathy. 2. Understanding the basic rights and responsibilities. 3. Upholding values of justice and equality. 4. Open to diversity. 5. Take actions for a more righteous, harmonious and sustainable world.

Question 14

What are IGOs?

Answer 14

They are intergovernmental bodies which are organisations co-established by the governments of various countries. Government representatives to be responsible for decision-making of those organizations.

Question 15

What are the INGOs?

Answer 15

International non-governmental organizations which are the civic organizations that are organized at the international level. Non-profit and are joined by people on a voluntary basis. Plays a role in humanitarianism by providing various services. Change the actions of people by changing their values.

Question 16

What are the roles of the IGOs?

Answer 16

To provide platform for countries to discuss issues that bring concern on humankind.

Question 17

What are the roles of the INGOs?

Answer 17

To raise attention and provoke actions among decision-makers and general public to the issues that bring concern on humankind.

Question 18

What are the contributions of IGOs and INGOs?

Answer 18

Offering financial or humanitarian aids to places in need. Advocate new ideas and arousing the public awareness. Disseminate information to influence the public and the media. Promote humanitarian work around the world.

Question 19

List the types of aids.

Answer 19

Food, shelter, healthcare, cash transfers, education, child nutrition programming, protection, tele-communication, mental health and psycho-social support, livelihoods programming, water and sanitation, non-food items.

Question 20

What are the factors to consider before donation?

Answer 20

Reputation, transparency, impact and efficiency

Question 21

Explain on reputation on the factors to consider before donation.

Answer 21

Ensure the organization has a good reputation and a proven track record of effectively using donations to support its missions. The organization should also demonstrate ethical behaviours.

Question 22

Explain on transparency on the factors to consider before donation

Answer 22

Look for an organisation that has transparent finances and operations. The organisation should publish financial statements and annual reports to provide regular updates on its activities and impact.

Question 23

Explain on the impact on the factors to consider before donation.

Answer 23

Consider how much impact the organisation can bring to the needy.

Question 24

Explain on the efficiency on the factors to consider before donation?

Answer 24

The organisation should be efficient in fundraising, allocation of resources and the timeliness of delivering resources.

Question 25

What are the different types of effort and contribution that global citizen can offer?

Answer 25

Global citizens launch and promote international humanitarian relief work like organising donation of toys to UNICEF. Global citizens donate to support international humanitarian relief work like donating money to Orbis. Global citizens voluntarily participate in international humanitarian relied work like visiting Malawi with MIC.

Question 26

What is the importance of individual efforts and contribution for the international humanitarian relied work?

Answer 26

Without individual advocates or even participation, the efforts and contribution of international organisations cannot be made.