I hereby pledge to live as a Global Citizen

throughout my life from this day forward

I will strive for a deeper understanding of the root causes of poverty and seek innovative means to address them

I understand that my actions will have consequences that will have an impact on other parts of the world as well as future generations

I will take it upon myself to think critically about the social and environmental consequences of my actions.

I will make purchases carefully, taking into account the social and environmental factors of creation and transport of all consumer goods

I will minimize the waste I produce and

make a positive impact on the environment

I will build awareness about issues of social and environmental justice in any and all communities that I am a part of

In whatever field I find myself employed, I will do everything I can to ensure that it adheres to the utmost standards of social and environmental considerations

I understand that the only way to truly achieve lasting change is to further develop a globally connected mindset and engage those around me to foster fair, equal and sustained partnerships with others in the world

For this reason, I as a global citizen, will strive to reach a deeper understanding of issues relevant to global poverty and act with compassion serving as an advocate and activist for positive change in the world