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Introduction to debating - how to make your voice heard. Free, online and interactive.

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When we look at the world around us, we see arguments everywhere. From family and friends making everyday decisions to decision-makers in parliament arguing about whether or not something should become law for a whole country. The world that we live in is shaped by conversation and the exchange and interplay of arguments allow us look at all the aspects of an idea before we rush into action.

One way that the world becomes unfair is when not everyone has the same skills to bring to an argument. Someone with excellent skills in persuasion can make even terrible ideas seem reasonable, whilst someone with few skills in communication can struggle to communicate important viewpoints and ideas.

For this reason, we have created this "first step" in argument making. This course will cover:

How not to argue

How to effectively harness the power of questions

How to work concisely

How to build an argument

How to manage conflict during arguments

How to defend your position

Before we get started, please complete this short self-assessment to see how you rate your own skills. We will do it again at the end.

Create your own user feedback survey

Don't worry if you don't feel very confident at this stage. That's what this training is here for! You will find, the more you practice, the better you will become at all of these aspects of arguing and the more you will learn.
At the Welsh Centre for International Affairs (WCIA), we believe that everyone can contribute to creating a fairer and more peaceful world. Our debating is at the heart of that because it teaches people to think critically about arguments, to reflect on the information they are given and to express their opinions clearly. This year, we are excited to be able to offer this training to anyone who wants to be part of it and are grateful to our funders at the WCVA for seeing the potential for this project and supporting us in carrying it out.

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How to Argue - Welsh Centre for International Affairs

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A guide for those who want to make their voice heard When we look at the world around us, we see arguments everywhere. From family and friends making everyday decisions to decision-makers in parliament arguing about whether or not something should become law for a whole country.

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If you want to know more, or get involved, email on centre@wcia.org.uk or check out our website www.wcia.org.uk/globallearning

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Develop as a global citizen through free international exchange

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Develop as a global citizen through free international exchange

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Want to meet new people, travel and develop as a global citizen - check out our fully funded Taith opportunities

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Looking for a meaningful way to spend your time and make a positive impact? Consider volunteering abroad through our volunteer projects!

With a variety of opportunities to choose from, you can find a project that aligns with your interests and skills, whether it's teaching, working with animals, or environmental conservation.

You'll work alongside other volunteers from around the world to make a difference in the local community, and gain valuable experience and new perspectives.

The projects are open to everyone, regardless of background or ability, and provide a chance to learn about different cultures and make new friends.
Explore more below!

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Taith Opportunities Abroad and locally for Young People - Welsh Centre for International Affairs

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Looking for a meaningful way to spend your time and make a positive impact? Consider volunteering abroad through our volunteer projects! With a variety of opportunities to choose from, you can find a project that aligns with your interests and skills, whether it's teaching, working with animals, or environmental conservation.

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There are lots of definitions of global citizenship - Oxfam's is quite clear and has some accompanying resources

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For Oxfam, global citizenship is all about encouraging young people to develop the knowledge, skills and values they need to engage with the world. And it's about the belief that we can all make a difference.

Education for global citizenship is not an additional subject - it's a framework for learning, reaching beyond school to the wider community. It can be promoted in class through the existing curriculum or through new initiatives and activities.

The benefits are felt across the school and beyond. Global citizenship helps young people to:

Build their own understanding of world events.

Think about their values and what's important to them.

Take learning into the real world.

Challenge ignorance and intolerance.

Get involved in their local, national and global communities.

Develop an argument and voice their opinions.

See that they have power to act and influence the world around them.

What's more, global citizenship inspires and informs teachers and parents, too. But above all, it shows young people that they have a voice. The world may be changing fast, but they can make a positive difference - and help build a fairer, safer and more secure world for everyone.

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For Oxfam, global citizenship is all about encouraging young people to develop the knowledge, skills and values they need to engage with the world. And it's about the belief that we can all make a difference. Education for global citizenship is not an additional subject - it's a framework for learning, reaching beyond school to the wider community.

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Explore the contribution you might make towards sustainability as a citizen and in the workplace. Free, interactive onilne course

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Welcome to the SDGs4U modules. We recommend you work through all the modules step-by-step but you can also dip into those that are of most interest to you. We strongly recommend you complete the introduction before moving on to any of the other sessions.

Not sure how to navigate the course? Watch a s hort introduction video.

The course also uses Padlets so you can exchange ideas with other course participants. If you've not used a Padlet before, you can watch our short video.

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SDGs4U Course 1 - Sustainability and the Economy - Welsh Centre for International Affairs

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Welcome to the SDGs4U modules. We recommend you work through all the modules step-by-step but you can also dip into those that are of most interest to you. We strongly recommend you complete the introduction before moving on to any of the other sessions. Not sure how to navigate the course?

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Sustainability and the Economy - an introduction

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Sustainability and the Economy - an introduction

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Free, interactive and accessible online course exploring how the economy works and its relationship with sustainability

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Welcome to the SDGs4U modules. We recommend you work through all the modules step-by-step but you can also dip into those that are of most interest to you. We strongly recommend you complete the introduction before moving on to any of the other sessions.

Not sure how to navigate the course? Watch a s hort introduction video.

The course also uses Padlets so you can exchange ideas with other course participants. If you've not used a Padlet before, you can watch our short video.

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SDGs4U Course 1 - Sustainability and the Economy - Welsh Centre for International Affairs

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Welcome to the SDGs4U modules. We recommend you work through all the modules step-by-step but you can also dip into those that are of most interest to you. We strongly recommend you complete the introduction before moving on to any of the other sessions. Not sure how to navigate the course?

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A fantastic collection of quizzes that challenge common misconceptions. You can take the quiz and compare yourself with people from all over the world, and find out more information behind the statistic. Fun, useful and interactive. There is a quiz for every Sustainable Development Goal (SDG), for regions, for topics and reports about results.

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Gapminder Worldview Upgrader - Get rid of your misconceptions about global development!

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Explore regions of the world through beautiful photography that might challenge some stereotypes and misconceptions

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Photography has the power to challenge the stereotypes that distort our understanding of the world. The Everyday Projects uses that power to combat harmful misperceptions and to rise above persistent inequality. We are creating new generations of storytellers and audiences that recognize the need fo

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Explore trends over time (for example, mortality, income, poverty, Co2), compare countries using an interactive, fun set of tools.

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On Dollar Street, you can compare everyday items, ideas and facilities in different countries and sorted by income. Interesting to compare what people have in common across the world according to income group. All based on pictures and videos rather than words.

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Dollar Street

Dollar Street is a Gapminder project - free for anyone to use.
Today we feature 469 families in 67 countries, with 46070 photos and 8586 videos and counting!

Want to add a home? There are still lots of places in the world not represented on Dollar Street. You can find all the resources for documenting a home here.

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Dollar Street - photos as data to kill country stereotypes

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Imagine the world as a street. Everyone lives on Dollar Street. The poorest to the left and the richest on the right. Every else live somewhere in between. Where would you live? Visit Dollar Street and see homes from hundreds of homes from all over the World.

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Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) trends

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Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) trends

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On this website, you can look at how different countries are progressing (or not) against the Sustainable Development Goals and you can compare countries

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Select one of the SDGs to see it on the map

All data presented on this website are based on the publication Sachs, J.D., Lafortune, G., Fuller, G., Drumm, E. (2023). Implementing the SDG Stimulus. Sustainable Development Report 2023. Paris: SDSN, Dublin: Dublin University Press, 2023. 10.25546/102924

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The Sustainable Development Report 2023 tracks the performance of all 193 UN Member States on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.