Have you ever wondered about the many cultural differences in the world? Study a country’s government, agriculture, housing, and industry while you explore cultures through food, clothing, music, and crafts.
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
- Seeing i2i: Adventures Digital Download
Purchase manuals on the Shop Illinois 4-H Store.
View exhibit requirements and scoresheets on the Illinois State Fair page.