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The Way Forward
Ms. Kajsa also presented the Way Forward with the focus on how the World Championship in Cooperation (WorldCiC) can be developed.
In June this year the WorldCiC was hosted by the Kampala City Council in Uganda. 800 children, youth and concerned adults participated, whereof 100 persons came from Sweden. The WorldCiC was also the kick off for the Partnership programmes between 10 cities/municipalities in Sweden and Uganda/Kenya. All these Partnership programmes have the Rights of the Child and Agenda 21 as common foundation. This is a result of many study tours between Sweden and Uganda/Kenya.
The WorldCiC 2010 will be hosted by the Mayor of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 2012 is planned to take place Brussels, Belgium and maybe also in Quito, Ecuador the same year. Or Quito may host the event 2014.

The goal is to move towards 2020 – when we expect the WorldCiC be as big and well known as the Olympics but with a different focus – the world needs to get together at all levels to solve the huge problems. Children are at the centre of the WorldCiC. Their dreams, visions and actions will keep us busy until we reach the goal!

The Way Forward
Ms. Kajsa also presented the Way Forward with the focus on how the World Championship in Cooperation (WorldCiC) can be developed.
In June this year the WorldCiC was hosted by the Kampala City Council in Uganda. 800 children, youth and concerned adults participated, whereof 100 persons came from Sweden. The WorldCiC was also the kick off for the Partnership programmes between 10 cities/municipalities in Sweden and Uganda/Kenya. All these Partnership programmes have the Rights of the Child and Agenda 21 as common foundation. This is a result of many study tours between Sweden and Uganda/Kenya.
The WorldCiC 2010 will be hosted by the Mayor of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 2012 is planned to take place Brussels, Belgium and maybe also in Quito, Ecuador the same year. Or Quito may host the event 2014.

The goal is to move towards 2020 – when we expect the WorldCiC be as big and well known as the Olympics but with a different focus – the world needs to get together at all levels to solve the huge problems. Children are at the centre of the WorldCiC. Their dreams, visions and actions will keep us busy until we reach the goal!

Kajsa Dahlstrom, President of the organisation commented that she felt like she was receiving the Nobel Prize and stated that “The Silver Rose Award will inspire [our] vision and work”.

Globetree illustrates a positive way to promote children’s rights and participation. In keeping children at the centre of their work, Globetree works on a scientific base, using creative expressions, such as theatre, drama and art, as the key tool to mobilise and support children and their teachers in efforts to improve their lives and living environment. The idea is that adults have to learn to see how social and physical environments influence children’s behaviour; acknowledging that children included in this environment will naturally join in with decision-making processes, whilst children left outside often become a risk to themselves and others. Globetree has several international achievements and has hosted their representations in countries all over the world with the aim of bringing people together and developing a group vision of the future with the participation of children from all horizons. Their latest project was the World Championship in Cooperation hosted in Kampala, Uganda in June 2008 which intended to facilitate dialogue in a cooperative rather than competitive spirit by allowing the youth to formulate and propose solutions to issues impacting them for action and implementation-commitments from the adult stakeholders.

“As the Solidar Silver Rose Awards celebrate the achievements of exceptional people who dedicate their work to social justice the Silver Rose Jury decided that Globetree is an outstanding Award Winner in 2008.”

SOLIDAR’s Silver Rose Awards were launched in 2000 to help raise the profile of individuals and organizations whose struggles contribute greatly to social justice and equality throughout the world. The winners are always powerful advocates of change, united by their passion, commitment and vision for bringing about a fairer and more just society.

Globetree wants to congratulate everybody in our network being a part of this award. You are several thousands around the world of children and youth from all walks of life and adults representing many life experiences and professions! You have in so many ways supported, inspired, challenged and developed the vision and work of Globetree.

The award event will take place the 15 October 2008 at the European Parliament in Brussels.
See www.solidar.org

Partnership-twinning between municipalities in Sweden – Uganda – Kenya Sponsored by SALA IDA (Sida)
Globetree has supported the start of partnership-twinning between 10 cities/municipalities in Uganda, Kenya and Sweden. With financial support from Sala-Ida (Sida) mayors and other high officials from the 10 municipalities travelled to make the first contacts and prepare for projects. The United Nations Convention of the Rights of the Child and Agenda 21/Sustainable Development are the foundation of all projects actively involvning children and youth. Partnership Uganda-Sweden: Kampala – Kalix, Jinja – Skellefteå, Mukono – Vimmerby and Busia – Robertsfors. Partnership Kenya – Sweden: Homa Bay – Värmdö. All 10 came together for a common kick off at the Second World Championship in Cooperation hosted by Kampala City Council, 2 – 6 June 2008.

Partnership-twinning between municipalities in Sweden – Uganda – Kenya Sponsored by SALA IDA (Sida)
Globetree has supported the start of partnership-twinning between 10 cities/municipalities in Uganda, Kenya and Sweden. With financial support from Sala-Ida (Sida) mayors and other high officials from the 10 municipalities travelled to make the first contacts and prepare for projects. The United Nations Convention of the Rights of the Child and Agenda 21/Sustainable Development are the foundation of all projects actively involvning children and youth. Partnership Uganda-Sweden: Kampala – Kalix, Jinja – Skellefteå, Mukono – Vimmerby and Busia – Robertsfors. Partnership Kenya – Sweden: Homa Bay – Värmdö. All 10 came together for a common kick off at the Second World Championship in Cooperation hosted by Kampala City Council, 2 – 6 June 2008.