We Schools in Action inspires a generation to care about social justice and provides the practical tools to turn that inspiration into action. Launched by the energy and message of We Day, We Schools puts students at the forefront of active global citizenship by educating them on social issues and engaging them in world-changing action.

WE SCHOOLS IN ACTION.

Millions of young people across the globe don’t have the most basic things that we often take for granted: food, clean water, education. The challenges that poverty and inequality create are so large that solutions can only come from our collective effort. Action by young people across North America that tackles both local and global issues is the strongest step towards a more fair and fulfilled world. Free The Children seeks to create systemic change by empowering a generation of active global citizens to change the world on whatever issues they care about.

We Schools in Action is an overarching program that includes We Day and Free The Children campaigns. We Schools inspires a generation to care about social justice and provides the practical tools to turn that inspiration into action. It is designed to enhance your school’s existing social initiatives or to spark new ones. Through the program, school communities are transformed by positive changes in student behaviour, heightened student engagement and the belief that it’s cool to care.

We Schools in Action is:

• An educational partner that provides free curricula, resources and an opportunity for professional development
• Youth friendly
• Tangible, providing hands-on, student-led campaigns
• Educational

A teacher must fill out our online form on behalf of their school to take part in the program, as schools are supported on an individual basis. Free The Children works in partnership with schools by providing free development sessions to teachers, and motivational speeches to select schools. Participation in the We Schools in Action program is not mandatory to attend We Day. However, schools that make the commitment to take one local and one global action and submit two reports through the program, will get first priority to attend the event.

Through their activities, and with the support of Free The Children, students are given the opportunity to participate in student-led campaigns, explore and develop their capacity for leadership, and to engage with the world in new ways. In turn, their efforts provide tangible benefits for local communities and around the world.

impacts.

The We Schools in Action program increases student engagement in their school and community, and contributes to:

• Lifelong commitment to philanthropy
• Academic achievement
• A caring school culture
• Deeper connections between students and teachers
• Character education objectives
• Giving back to the community

Download the We Schools In Action Impact Report for the 2010-2011 academic year.

Your reports are what allow us to see and share all the hard work of schools throughout the year, as shown below.

"My class has begun to see themselves as a part of a greater whole! Subjects and lessons take on greater meaning and relevance for them. When they write about things their schema is broadened and they are now thinking and relating to things globally. They have a focus and a funnel for their passion and enthusiasm. They often tell me “I never knew that!” and then they jump into action! I have seen children become strong leaders showing maturity, initiative, confidence, and compassion. They see they are not alone. They see they are fortunate. And they see they are responsible for making the change!"

- Forestview Public School, District School Board of Niagara

take a look at the amazing accomplishments of students from the 2009/2010 year long program: