Lessons on global citizenship are as close by as your local grocery store, library, highway or high school.
What can you do?
In the global connections project, you can:
- Talk with people about world issues and global situations.
- Explore language, family traditions, culture, global connectedness, genealogy and their concerns.
- Discover how you can make a difference in your community and your world.
These are just some of the many ways you can participate in this project.
Project information
Get started with 4-H'ers in your area
- Contact your local 4-H office for more info.
Get started on your own
- Check out the youth development curriculum library to explore global connections further.
Project opportunities near you
Get in touch with your local 4-H office to learn about global connections project events and activities in your area.
Interested in getting involved as a global connections project volunteer?
Contact your local 4-H office or learn more about volunteering in 4-H.
Fair information
What does it mean to show at the fair?
For 4-H'ers, local and state showcase events (like the Minnesota State Fair) are not just fun events. They provide youth opportunities to exhibit the knowledge and skills they've gained throughout the year– and to continue their learning.
Contact your local 4-H office for global connections project showcase opportunities near you.
Exhibit ideas and judging criteria
Get exhibit ideas and find out what the judge is looking for in the evaluation sheet.
Reviewed in 2018