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This document discusses the importance of active citizenship. It defines citizenship and active citizenship, noting that active citizenship involves citizens and communities working together voluntarily to exercise power for shared goals. It then discusses active citizenship in the past, when volunteer groups promoted social reform, and today, noting barriers like time constraints but also that governments and organizations should promote active citizenship. The conclusion emphasizes that a sustainable democracy requires active citizen participation.

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Active Citizenship PPG

This document discusses the importance of active citizenship. It defines citizenship and active citizenship, noting that active citizenship involves citizens and communities working together voluntarily to exercise power for shared goals. It then discusses active citizenship in the past, when volunteer groups promoted social reform, and today, noting barriers like time constraints but also that governments and organizations should promote active citizenship. The conclusion emphasizes that a sustainable democracy requires active citizen participation.

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Importance of

ACTIVE
CITIZENSH
IP
PRESENTE
D BY:
Krisha Burgos Ethan Eusala
• Reporter 1 • Reporter 3
Janine Gutay
• Reporter 2
What is
citizenship?
It means that Philippine citizenship
is inherited through your parent’s
citizenship of the Philippines. This
principle is reflected in the
Philippine Constitution of 1987. It
states that someone is a Filipino if
their mother or father are citizens
of the Philippines
What is
citizenship?
Philippine nationality law is
based upon jus sanguinis,
citizenship by descent. Generally,
if you are born to at least one
parent who was a Philippine
citizen at the time of your birth,
you were born with Philippine
citizenship.
GUIDING PRICIPLES
GUIDING PRICIPLES

Active Citizenship
concerns everyone.
GUIDING PRICIPLES

We all have rights and


Active Citizenship responsibilities,
concerns everyone. and shared national,
continental and
global interests
GUIDING PRICIPLES

We all have rights and Strong and healthy


Active Citizenship responsibilities, communities welcome
concerns everyone. and shared national, diversity in cultural
continental and expression, values
global interests and lifestyles.
GUIDING PRICIPLES
GUIDING PRICIPLES

Openness,
accountability and trust
will help
maximize participation
in democratic and
decision-making process.
GUIDING PRICIPLES

Openness, A successful society


accountability and trust depends on a partnership
will help with citizens, civil society,
maximize participation unions, business, and
in democratic and elected representatives.
decision-making process.
GUIDING PRICIPLES

Openness, A successful society Active Citizens are made,


accountability and trust depends on a partnership not born.
will help with citizens, civil society,
maximize participation unions, business, and Active Citizenship
in democratic and elected representatives. needs leadership
decision-making process.
ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP
• Active Citizenship is not for someone else - it is
for each one of us, as well as for government,
businesses, the media, unions, and
organizations.
• It is about how we engage with each other and
create together a set of shared values for a
better society
ACTIVE
CITIZENSHIP
Active Citizenship refers to the voluntary capacity
of citizens and communities working directly
together or through elected representatives to
exercise economic, social or political power in
pursuit of shared goals.
The Past
ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP -
The Past
• Much of the fabric of today's modern society was developed by the
initiative of the volunteer movement in education, health, sport, trade
unions, political parties, religious groups, NGO's, and community
groups.
• Much of the social reform enjoyed by us today was promoted by
voluntary groups.
ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP -
Today
• At the end of the 20th Century, due to various changes in
society, government, recognizing the importance of the
volunteer movement has become concerned about its
apparent with drawl from active participation.
-
ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP -
Today
Barriers to Active Citizenship
• Time
• New work patterns
• New leisure patterns
• Changing values and choices
ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP -
Today
• Most people believe volunteering is declining. When asked
about their own organization, 50% said it had become more
difficult to recruit.
• Is Active Citizenship/Social Capital declining?
• In the US, it seems to be - Robert Putman "Bowling Alone"
ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP -
Today
Commentators now accept:
• The nature of volunteering is changing.
• There is cynicism and lack of confidence in democratic and consultative
structures - Individuals may feel they are not genuinely listened to.
• There is a sense of unease regarding economic changes that impact on the
community.
• New ways need to be developed to attract, support and recognize the role of
volunteers.
ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP
THE
INDIVIDUA
• Join an activity or group that is working
L to improve your community or tackle
some national or international issue.
ACTIVE
CITIZENSHIP
-BUSINESS
• Develop a formal CSR program
• Support community projects or
voluntary activities
• Allow staff to join various
organizations
• Adopt accreditation and
recognition systems
-THE MEDIA
ACTIVE
CITIZENSHIP
-THE MEDIA
• Promote awareness of
community activities by giving
them greater local and
national coverage
• Explore new ways of
connecting communities
ACTIVE
CITIZENSHIP
-GOVERNMENT
• Promote Active Citizenship and
work with Active Citizens
• Reinforce the ethos of public
service
• Promote group insurance schemes
• Provide assistance to cover the
cost of meetings
• Support training at the national and
local levels
ACTIVE
CITIZENSHIP
-GOVERNMENT
• Provide time-off schemes
• Recognize volunteer and community activity
in job applications.
• Introduce a national Active Citizenship
theme each year
• Introduce national presidential awards to
recognize outstanding contributions to civic
life
• Explore new ways of connecting
communities
• Include citizenship in the school curriculum
N:
ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP
CONCLUSIO
N: • The institutions of democracy, the market, the State - civil
society as a whole - cannot operate in a sustainable way
without the practice of civic virtue and without the active
participation of citizens in the community.
Any questions?
Thank you for
listening!

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