Learn about the many forms diversity takes in daily life and the benefits of being open to new situations and people who are different from yourself. This project can be completed individually or with a group.
Members will:
- Gain self-awareness
- Explore beliefs and views of others
- Develop skills for engaging others who are different from themselves
- Become inspired to continue their journey of cultural awareness
Put Your Project Into Action
Show Your Skills
- 4-H open house
- Club demonstrations
- County fair project exhibit
Service and Leadership
- Complete a service project with an international organization
- Study an issue that is worldwide and recognized by people in various countries
- Befriend an exchange student in your school or community and find out about their country
- Discover how the 4-H program around the world is meeting global needs
- Become a part of the International 4-H Exchange program
- Lead an activity with your club that helps them learn about another culture
- Study another country’s political and governmental structures
- Plan an international night for your county where clubs share food, games, dances and other information about a country they select
Entrepreneurship
- 4-H enterprise gardens
- Diversity consultant
Technology Connection
- Google Arts & Culture is a non-profit initiative bringing cultural institutions and artists to you from around the world https://artsandculture.google.com
- Pen pal (virtual or by mail)
Connecting with a Mentor
- Local college’s Multicultural Department
- Local Returned Peace Corps Volunteer groups
Events
- Attend a local cultural event or international festival
- 4-H International Fest
Project Manuals & Exhibit Requirements
- Diversity: The Source of our Strength (for individuals)
- Seeing i2i: Adventures Digital Download (for groups)
Purchase manuals on the Shop Illinois 4-H Store.
View exhibit requirements and scoresheets on the Illinois State Fair page.