Climate change, conflict, global pandemics, migration questions and social polarization: sometimes it feels like these issues have become too big for us to handle. Making change on a global level requires massive coordination and willpower from many different actors, which makes individual efforts seem pointless. However, when we come together and unite forces, we can make a difference. We see local grassroots groups and initiatives having an effect. Individual activists and innovative coalitions are improving the lives of communities despite the big challenges of this century.

In the minor Making Local Impact in Global Issues, you will learn how to set up and lead local initiatives, working towards sustainable change for people who are affected by complex, global issues, such as polarization, migration, climate change, or conflict. After this minor you could continue your development towards working with (international) NGOs, government jobs tackling complex issues, crisis-management, or community building.

Feeling overwhelmed by the current state of the world? Polarization, conflict, climate change, migration.. Looking for a way to make a difference at a local level? Join this minor and become a leader for change!

Climate change, conflict, global pandemics, migration questions and social polarization: sometimes it feels like these issues have become too big for us to handle. Making change on a global level requires massive coordination and willpower from many different actors, which makes individual efforts seem pointless. However, when we come together and unite forces, we can make a difference. We see local grassroots groups and initiatives having an effect. Individual activists and innovative coalitions are improving the lives of communities despite the big challenges of this century. In the minor Making Local Impact in Global Issues, you will learn about how to set up and lead local initiatives, working towards sustainable change for people who are affected by complex, global issues. Students are encouraged to draw on their own study background knowledge and collaborate with students from other disciplines when approaching these challenges. Because in our view, leadership doesn’t have to imply speaking at the United Nations or becoming the director-general of Greenpeace. We are looking at leadership that has local – but real - impact.

No particular entry requirement

All teaching and project meetings will take place in Campus300, a Avans location in Den Bosch.

There are several excursions and 2-3 short study trips in the Netherlands and abroad.

We expect that students will need to spend approximately 400 euros on these activities.

You will have lectures, workshops and project meetings with your fellow students, teachers and trainers. An important part of this minor is experience-based learning. This means going out of the classroom, expanding your professional network and volunteering in different organizations, to experience the impact of complex global issues and the ways in which organizations are dealing with them on a local level.

There are several excursions and 2-3 short study trips in the Netherlands and abroad.

We expect that students will need to spend approximately 400 euros on these activities.

Voor je studielink inschrijving, opleiding: Integrale Veiligheidskunde Den Bosch