Global Citizenship engages young people in developing and sharing understanding with others so that they can be responsible and knowledgeable global citizens.
Leadership and Civic Engagement
Leadership and Civic Engagement programs work to engage youth through experiences that connect to their lives and respond to their interests. 4-H programs develop skills in leadership, service, career readiness, and cultural awareness through meaningful opportunities and relationships throughout their club, community, country, and world.
Ricochet uses adventure and experience to help middle school students build leadership skills as they develop a project to help their community.
The Iowa State 4-H Council members serve as ambassadors for 4-H in their communities and around the state. They also provide leadership for statewide projects.
Through 4-H international programs, young people will have the opportunity to build global citizenship as they connect with others around the world or travel abroad.
At IECA and 4-H Legislative Day, extension council members and senior-level 4-H members to learn about and experience the legislative process.
Through State 4-H Recognition Day, 4-H members use college and career readiness skills to apply for leadership opportunities and National 4-H event trips.
The Iowa 4-H Youth Conference hosts 900 teenagers at ISU for 3 days full of speakers, workshops, mixers, dances, and community service activities.