“4-H Backpack to Adventure: Youth Leaders in a Global World” has been released by Michigan 4-H.
It keys on five qualities that youth leaders need to succeed in our global society. The 4-H describes them as:
- Knowing about and appreciating their individual identity and culture.
- Knowing about and appreciating the cultures of other peoples.
- Values multiple points of view.
- Works and lives comfortably with people from diverse cultures.
- Understands how a person’s culture influences his or her leadership style and practices.
The global competence curriculum is available in the 4-H bookstore.
You might also be interested in the 4-H Global and Cultural Education page.