#Stop Slacktivism. Educate the youth.

Rejected 10 signatures

What the petition asks

We propose a 4-week course where they have the opportunity to join a charity of their choice from a provided selection. The Government would implement this into the curriculum as a compulsory course, perhaps as part of the PSHE course, and all students will receive a certificate of merit at the end.

We want the Government to encourage children to get involved in humanitarian work as this allows young people to build empathy and compassion. Young people are crucial to the development of this country and the future, so we propose a 4-week course where they have the opportunity to join a charity of their choice from a provided selection. Furthermore, young people will get the chance to increase their experiences and will be equipped with the essential knowledge of how they can take action in the future regarding causes they are passionate about. We have a humanitarian duty to help those who are vulnerable, and the youth should be given the opportunity to expand on this.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

We can only accept petitions about things the Government or Parliament are directly responsible for.

Decisions about whether to volunteer for charity are a matter individuals, not the UK Government or Parliament.

Timeline

22 Feb 2022	Petition opened for signatures
24 Feb 2022	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 10

Status Rejected

Rejected 24 Feb 2022

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