Civic Engagement – The Good

Citizen in my country
 Civic Engagement
Civic engagement means working to make a positive
difference in the civic life of our communities and
developing knowledge, skills, values and motivation
to make that difference. It means promoting the
quality of life in a community, through both political
and non-political processes

• Active citizen: a person who is actively involved

in his or her community on a local, national or
global level.

Reflect:
What sort of things could someone do to demonstrate
civic engagement?
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 Questions:

1. Do you agree that civic engagement can build attachment to

the nation? How?

2. In what way can participating in civic engagement activities

provide young people in the UAE with an opportunity to learn
more about the UAE?

3. How can volunteering "contribute to young people’s healthy

growth, instill confidence and develop their leadership skills"?
 Points to consider:
1. If someone is actively involved in their society through civic engagement,
which could include working with others to improve it and contribute to it,
they feel more connected to that society and more a part of it. They will
also feel a bond and connection with the other people they are working
with, who may be from other communities within the society. This fosters
stronger attachment to the nation.

2. When young people participate in civic engagement activities, they often

have the opportunity to work or be involved in areas or sectors that they
would not otherwise encounter. This introduces them to aspects of the
UAE’s society or culture that they wouldn’t have ever known about. From
this, they learn more about the UAE.

3. Volunteering gives young people the opportunity to take on responsibilities,

confront challenges and work in unfamiliar areas. They grow in confidence,
gain experience and develop leadership skills from this, which contributes
to their positive development.
THANK YOU