ACTIVATE YOUR CITIZENSHIP with JCI

Presented by Fabian Hoong JCIM National Vice President 2011

What is ACTIVE CITIZEN?

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 (such as JCI). 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 concerns everyone. We all have rights and responsibilities, and shared national, continental and global interests. Strong and healthy communities welcome diversity in cultural expression, values and lifestyles.

ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP

Openness, accountability and trust will help maximize participation in the democratic and decision making process. A successful society depends on a partnership with citizens, civil society, unions, business, and elected representatives. Active Citizens are made, not born. Active Citizenship needs leadership.

Active Citizenship Principles

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.

ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP
THE INDIVIDUAL Join an activity or group that is working 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

How you can be ACTIVE?

Teamwork

In teams of two/three, discuss how you could be an -

ACTIVE CITIZEN
Task: List all ideas that you can make positive change in your community.

Time: 10 minutes

WHY JCI ?

JCI CONCEPT AND HISTORY

I. How It Began
The origin of Junior Chamber can be traced as far back as 1910, in the city of St Louis, Missouri, United States of America. A young man by the name of Henry Giessenbier, a bank cashier, felt that young people acting in a voluntary capacity could fashion a new standard of life for their communities. On October 13, 1915, he called for a meeting with 32 young men present, and an organization was formed under the name of "Young Men's Progressive Civic Association". It was mainly for the community betterment.

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JCI CONCEPT AND HISTORY

II. History of JCIM

The Junior Chamber movement was introduced to Malaysia (then the Federation of Malaysia) in 1954. Junior Chamber in Sarawak and Junior Chamber in Sabah were affiliated to Junior Chamber International in 1956 and in 1963 respectively. The 1st National Convention was held in 1976 itself in Kuala Lumpur. At this National Convention, JCI Senator George Chang was elected the First National President.

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JCI CONCEPT AND HISTORY

II. Current Fact
There are about 2,588 Malaysian members from 53 local chapters in Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak.

MISSION
To provide development opportunities that empower young people to create positive change.

VISION
To be the leading global network of young active citizens.

What makes JCI unique?

GLOBAL NETWORK
JCI is a global network of nearly 200,000 members in over 100 different countries. 5,000 Local Organizations are united in a global movement, and their local actions echo around the globe

What makes JCI unique?

YOUNG ACTIVE CITIZENS
JCI is a platform through young people can work together towards societies shared goals. Active Citizenship is the spirit that links all JCI members; a sense of social responsibility and the initiative to take action and work together to create a better future for all.

What makes JCI unique?

SUSTAINABLE POSITIVE CHANGE
Through the framework of UN MDGs, JCI projects created targeted, sustainable solutions to community problem. By going beyond quick fixes and temporary measures, JCI creates positive changes that will continue to improve lives for years to come.
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What makes JCI unique?

JCI PRINCIPLES
JCI members are demonstrate their principles in everything they do. Their sense of responsibility to humanity, optimism for the future and ownership of their world form a code of conduct they live by.
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JCIs Opportunities
To learn

To serve
To accept responsibilities To participate To make decisions

To learn from own and others' mistakes To make friends To extend business contacts To travel

To exercise criteria

To have fun

How can we do it?

There are many projects and activities that are not directly related to the Mission, such as fundraising, charity or public relations projects, but every project or activity must have it is core purpose: The opportunities to develop new skills; Skills that empower the members The empowerment that gives them the edge to be active citizens and as active citizens they create positive change.

CLOSING & EVALUATION

OPEN DISCUSSION

ACTIVATE YOUR CITIZENSHIP with JCI

Presented by Fabian Hoong JCIM National Vice President 2011