Educating for Global Citizenship

Dr Ani Wierenga is one of Australia's leading youth researchers. She is a Senior Research Fellow, based at the Australian Youth Research Centre, the University of Melbourne. As a youthworker and then sociologist, Ani has worked with young people for 25 years. Her primary focus is on research and teaching which supports effective policy and practice with young people, in their wellbeing, learning and active social participation. Dr Jose Roberto 'Robbie' Guevara is a passionate popular educator committed to participatory learning within the context of sustainability. He is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Global, Urban and Social Studies at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia. His research areas include Education for Sustainable Development, school-community learning partnerships for sustainability and global citizenship. He draws inspiration from engaging with adult and community educators as the President of the Asia-South Pacific Association for Basic and Adult Education (ASPBAE).