60 DAYS OF ACTION

INDEPENDENT CHALLENGE INTRANET

The independent challenge will see you inspire change and take positive action. Through the accelerator course, you will have identified what you are passionate about. We want you to let your passions guide you and learn more about organisations that work to improve the lives of people and the state of the planet.

You have 60-days to complete your independent challenge. However, you might want to keep your challenge going after that and have even more impact! ​

We require you to submit evidence of your work to demonstrate that you have successfully completed the challenge. The submission form will be available just over two weeks before the end of the 60-day period. The form will ask you to input information about your challenge and upload images or documents.

SUBMISSION IS NOW OPEN

You can now submit your evidence for the completion of your phase 2 challenge(s)!

Please click on the button below to be re-directed to the submission guidance page and the submission form.

SUBMISSION GUIDANCE & FORM

People, Planet, Place

Make sure to keep in mind the key concepts of – People, Planet and Place – to help you identify the end goal of your challenge.

EXAMPLE: If you decide to support a local organisation, ask yourself… Does it work to improve the lives of people? Or does it focus on the helping the planet? 

  • People: Connect and support; learn to listen and amplify your own and other peoples’ voices. Learn about yourself and how to relate to others.
  • Planet: Learn how to care for the earth and really focus on global issues that are impacting negatively on our world. Brainstorm, model and create innovative solutions to global problems.
  • Place: Take local place-based action!

Check out the resources section below to find out more about ways to support people and the planet.

United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals

You should also think about the United Nations’ SDGs when planning your challenge. On the catalyst course, which SDGs did you decide were most important to you? Do you know any organisation that focus on this goal? 

SPRING into Action

Use the SPRING ladder framework to help you brainstorm your ideas and select a challenge which will have the best possible outcome for the organisation you will be supporting.

SHARING: How can other people support your challenge? What action can you get others to take?

POWER: What will be the impact of your action? How will you know it has been achieved?

REALISTIC: How long will your challenge take? What resources do you need? Who do you need to help you?

INSPIRATIONAL: What will impress people about what you are doing? Which aspect will make them want to get involved, or appreciate the effort you are putting in?

NOTICE: How can you get other people to notice what you are doing?

GOAL: What do you aim to achieve through your challenge?

Take it to… THE NEXT LEVEL

With the actions that you take, you can encourage others to get involved too! Study the Four Levels of Action below and ask yourself… which level is my challenge at? How could I move it to another level?

Images adapted from World’s Largest Lesson

You should now have identified your passion, the issue you’d like to address, and the end goal of your challenge. It’s time to get started and decide how your goal will be met! You will pledge… publish… and power!

EXPLORE

People, Planet, Place

Explore issues through independent​ study about local, national and global organisations that work to improve lives and/or the planet

ENGAGE

Pledge, Publish or Power

Pledge, Publish or Power an organisation of your choice. See details below!

EVIDENCE

Submission

Submit evidence of what you have done

An offline PDF accelerator resources are available for you to use and download. Please click on the button below to view! ​

DOWNLOAD THE ACCELERATOR RESOURCES

You will need to submit evidence of your work by your Submission deadline.

The submission form will be available on this page just over two weeks before the end of the 30-day period. We will ask you to input information about your challenge and upload images or documents.

In the meantime, take a look at our submission guidance page below.

SUBMISSION GUIDANCE PAGE

The GSL Hive is a secure digital community for the young people participating in the GSL World Catalyst. It is an opportunity to connect with and support each other while you work on your independent challenges.

We will be sharing lots of exciting content and keeping the conversation going by asking for your views and opinions on different discussion topics relating to the programme!

How does it work?

On the GSL Hive platform, you will be invited to the main GSL community and also the GSL World Catalyst group – which is where the main action will be happening.

You will receive your invitations to the GSL Hive by email which will come from GSL Hive and not gslcatalyst@future-foundations.co.uk so keep an eye out and don’t forget to check your junk/spam folders!

You will then be able to set up your profile and start engaging. We can’t wait to see you in the Hive.

Your safety on our programmes is our main priority. We aim to create an inclusive, safe and enjoyable experience for young people engaging in the community so please make sure you have read and understand the information in the documents below.

GSL HIVE CODE OF CONDUCT
GSL HIVE STAYING SAFE ONLINE

People | Things to Read

THE GOATS OF ANARCHY

A story based on the global goal of reducing inequalities

RISE OF THE PLATE PIONEER

A new comic from Scott Cohn and Joe Reiter in which 2 heroes fight to protect humanity against unhealthy eating and the aliens that feed on saturated fats, starches and sugars

THE SISTER’S MIND CONNECTION

 Inspired by her experiences with her sister Daniela, who has autism and Down Syndrome, Allison Liévano makes a powerful appeal about the importance of education as a human right to ensure the dignity and inclusion of every child

CHAKRA THE INVINCIBLE

Join Chakra the Invincible and Mighty Girl in learning about the value of education

People | Things to Watch

AN INTRODUCTION TO WELLBEING, Dr Hazel Harrison

Dr Hazel Harrison explores some of the key areas that may enhance our mental health and enable us to thrive

CONNECTED DEVELOPMENT, Hamzat Bala Lawal

In this video Hamzy speaks of his own journey into movement building and how young people can mobilise youth in their own communities to action

HOW TO BUILD YOUR COMMUNITY AND DEVELOP A SOCIAL MEDIA TOOLKIT FOR FREE, Michael Fox, Tz Rising & Tushar Menon, TSM Creative Limited

BLACK LIVES MATTER, Panel hosted by Owen Bailey

MAKING THE LOCAL GLOBAL, Shona McCarthy, Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society

Hear Shona’s story about the road to becoming the Chief Executive of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society – the world’s largest comedy festival

Planet | Things to Read

CHAKRA THE INVINCIBLE

Fights Climate Change

THE COSMIC CLIMATE INVENTION

While the Eco-Inventor Boy’s inventions make a significant contribution to help reduce CO2 and greenhouse gasses, Jona brilliantly reminds his readers that we cannot simply rely on scientists and inventions to save our earth

THE POSEIDON PATROL

A fun comic to support the United Nations SDG 14 and the need to reduce plastic in our oceans

WILD FOR LIFE

A comic focusing on the Global Goals of Life Above Water and Life Below Water

Planet | Things to Watch

AT THE CENTRE OF LIVING IN HARMONY WITH NATURE: INDIGENOUS PEOPLES, WOMEN, AND YOUTH, Josefa Cariño Tauli

Josefa explores the important contributions of indigenous peoples, women and youth in achieving a future in harmony with nature

A GREEN RECOVERY: PAYING BACK OUR DEBT TO THE PLANET, Noga Levy-Rapoport, UK Student Climate Network

Noga discusses the systemic origins of the climate crisis and how this lays out a green path to rebuild fairly amid the global crises of both climate change and coronavirus

THREE SMALL ROBOTS AND THEIR DREAM TO SAVE THE WORLD, Ben Scott Robinson, Small Robot Company

Find out how the Small Robot Company use robotics and artificial intelligence to make farming sustainable

The World’s Largest Lesson | Things to Watch

Actress Emma Watson introducing The Worlds Largest Lesson

Malala introducing The Worlds Largest Lesson

Getting started to make a change…

The World’s Largest Lesson | Things to Do

Global Goal Glasses
Global Goals Wall Grid
Global Goal Passport
Global Goal Paper Chain

Thank you to the World’s Largest Lesson for supporting this programme with their curriculum resources

Global Social Leaders | Inspiring Speakers from Previous Programmes

LEADERSHIP FOUNDATIONS, Jonathan Harper

THE NEED FOR CHANGE, Janvi Patel

GOOD TO GREAT, Katy Granville-Chapman & Emmie Bidston

PLAN TO ACTION, Vicky Carter

COMMITTING TO ACTION, Cherry Sung

Global Social Leaders | Things to Watch & Read

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