How can we help children make a difference, allowing them to shape their communities, locally and globally? Drawing on a rich blend of academic research and case studies, Alison Body critically examines societal structures, including education, communities and cultural narratives, that shape children’s understanding of active, philanthropic citizenship.
Children as Change-Makers calls for a reimagining of philanthropy as a form of participatory citizenship, advocating for a philanthropic ecosystem framed by justice, solidarity and collective action. It serves as a roadmap for all stakeholders – from individuals to institutions – to empower children as agents of positive social change, fostering a more just world for generations to come.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Introduction
Part 1: Concepts, Theory and Politics
1. Philanthropic Citizenship: A New Mindset
2. Children as Citizens: A Fight for Rights
Part 2: Philanthropic Citizenship in Action
3. The Foundations of Philanthropic Citizenship: The Conversation Starters
4. Starting Young: Giving and Social Action
5. Heroism and Exceptionalism: Young Fundraisers
6. Education, Education, Education: A Transatlantic Focus on Schools – with Amy Neugebauer
7. “I promise that I will do my best to do my duty”: The Scouts
8. Children Should Be Seen and Not Heard: Community Organising, Politics, Protests and Children
9. Children as Future Makers and the Climate Crisis: Fighting for a Habitable Planet
Part 3: Where Next and Future Possibilities
10. Creating a Responsive Philanthropic Ecosystem: Voices from the Sector
11. Children as Change Makers: Unleashing Children’s Real Philanthropic Power
Über den Autor
Alison Body is a Lecturer with the Centre for Philanthropy, in the School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research, at the University of Kent. Previously, she was a CEO of a leading children’s charity and a lead Commissioning Officer for early intervention services for Kent County Council and has significant experience of working closely with voluntary sector organisations and funders to deliver essential services which achieve maximum impact for children, families and communities.
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