This course surveyed the key theories and principles of how to be a good global citizen, generally and more specifically, how to be a prepared, educated, and a responsible international traveler. The course served as a guide for international travelers and for those desiring a career in the global marketplace or service.
I was taught how to make responsible choices when planning and engaging in travel whether the purpose is pleasure, business, education, volunteering, or any other purpose. I learned how to research and identify conscientious travel alternatives. I learned how to distinguish responsible travel providers from those who are less so and how to find those providers.
I also learned about activities and behaviors that contribute to the well-being of local cultures, environments, communities, and economies. The course helped me to develop skills to build and foster ongoing connections -- connections that build understanding and bridge cultural differences. Finally, it taught skills that promote cross-cultural communication, and develop skills for appreciation of diverse cultural beliefs, art, music, food, stories, spiritual ceremonies, and connection to the natural world.
For the World Fair Trade
Organization to advance in their cause, they have created 10 key principles for
Fair trade. These guidelines of practice
need to be followed on a day-to-day basis in order to insure the health of the
organization and especially the rights of the people that make up the
organization itself;
1. Opportunities for disadvantage producers
2. Transparency and accountability
3. Fair trade practices
4. Fair payment
5. No child labor, no forced labor
6. No discrimination
7. Good working conditions
8. Capacity building
9. Promote fair trade
10. Respect for the environments
