World Walk 2016 Handbook for Group Leaders

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CONTENTS

THE WORLD WALK AT A GLANCE ............................................................................... 2

A WORD FROM JEAN-PIERRE DENIS, CO-FOUNDER OF THE WORLD WALK .... 4

THE WORLD WALK, A WORTHY SUCCESSOR TO THE MARCHE 2/3 ................... 5

A COLOURFUL, ACTION-FILLED WALK! .................................................................... 5

THE SUPERINFLUENCER CHALLENGE IN 4 EASY STEPS ....................................... 9

FUNDRAISING: WHERE DO YOUR DONATIONS GO? ............................................ 11

REGISTRATION – 2 IMPORTANT STEPS! ................................................................... 12

A GREENER WALK… THANKS TO YOU! ....................................................................13

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The World Walk at a glance Oxfam-Québec is gearing up for the 46th edition of the World Walk, which will take place on

Friday, May 6, 2016, in Montreal, under the theme Together, Let’s Even It Up!

START AND FINISH LINES

Schedule 9:00 a.m. Participants gather in Jeanne-Mance Park.

Registration and animation. Arrive early to enjoy the festivities! 10:15 a.m. The 46th World Walk begins!

12:45 p.m. Closing ceremony.

1:45 p.m. End of the event.

The Walk will take place rain or shine; bring a raincoat or a festive umbrella!

Eat a good breakfast.

Bring a nutritious lunch, drinking water and a pencil.

The Walk takes place… on foot! Rollerblades, skateboards, bicycles and any other

means of transportation are strictly forbidden.

Good walking shoes are essential.

We will be filming and taking photos throughout the day!

We cannot be held responsible for the loss of or damage to any object during the World

Walk.

There could be heavy traffic on the way downtown. Choose public

transportation or leave very early in the morning.

A first-aid team will be on hand, assisted by 350 volunteers.

The Walk starts and finishes in the same location:

Meet us in Jeanne-Mance Park (across from Mount Royal)

REMEMBER TO REGISTER YOUR SCHOOL ONLINE: oxfam.qc.ca/agissez/marche-monde/inscription-a-la-marche-monde-2016/ (in French)

http://oxfam.qc.ca/agissez/marche-monde/inscription-a-la-marche-monde-2016/

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Making your way to the start line

IMPORTANT! One or two weeks prior the World Walk, you will receive additional information about bus arrivals, procedures for disembarking passengers and bus parking. This information will also be available on our website at oxfam.qc.ca/agissez/marche-monde (in French). At Jeanne-Mance Park, a team of volunteers will be on hand to welcome you; police officers will also be there to provide instructions.

Using public transportation ITINERARY A: METRO - ORANGE LINE

Get off at the Mont-Royal metro station, and take bus 11 Montagne going west, all the way to Jeanne-Mance Park. ITINERARY B: METRO – GREEN LINE Get off at the Place-Des-Arts metro station, and take bus 80 Av.du Parc or bus 435 Express Du Parc/Côte-des-Neiges going north, all the way to Jeanne-Mance Park.

Leaving the event Boarding is at 1:45 p.m. for everyone! IMPORTANT! All buses parked in Jeanne-Mance Park must depart at 1:45 p.m. and follow police instructions. No bus will be authorized to leave before or after this time. For security reasons, the police will wait for all participants to have boarded before providing instructions on how to leave the parking zone. If you need to leave earlier, let us know as soon as possible so that we can suggest alternative parking. Again this year, buses will be parked in the same spot for passenger boarding and deboarding, all around Jeanne-Mance Park. Make sure to identify your bus, so that you can find it easily when the event ends.

http://oxfam.qc.ca/agissez/marche-monde/

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A word from Jean-Pierre Denis, co-founder of the

World Walk

“The World Walk is a rite of passage on the path to responsible citizenship and engagement. On the day that you join the Walk, you are no longer alone, you are part of committed group of young people who want to change the world in a positive way.” Today, more than ever, the world is filled with glaring inequalities. The Walk is an opportunity to come together and to offer alternatives to these inequalities. For this 46th edition, I am particularly excited about the Even It Up campaign, our theme this year. Deep down, we all want to be part of the solution. And to me, the Walk is one way of inviting young people to be part of the solution. The Walk is also a big happening to highlight and recognize youth engagement. The participants have worked hard throughout the school year to raise funds for development projects, gather signatures for the Even It Up petition, and forge bonds with their community. We want to foster and support their involvement and value their contribution. This is the philosophy that drives us. Don Bosco, a great educator who devoted his life to teaching, once said that the ideal time to influence someone is when they are 15. At that crucial age, you can exert a positive influence on youth. The Walk is one way to provide young people with such a positive and defining moment. Deep down, I am convinced that this event changes lives! Lastly, I wish to stress that the Walk stands for something, and not against anything. We are for striving to Even It Up and for improving people’s lives. This is very important: the walk is meant to inspire hope and to carry a positive message. I look forward to seeing all of you at the Walk on May 6, so that we can bring positive change to the world. Together, Let’s Even It Up!

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The World Walk, a worthy successor to the

Marche 2/3

On May 6, 2016, the World Walk will enter its 46th edition. Following in the footsteps of the Marche 2/3, the Oxfam-Québec World Walk is a solidarity event that enables the young people of Québec to:

express their solidarity and call for a just world, without poverty;

exert their influence as engaged citizens to highlight that another world is needed and that, together, we can build it; raise funds and take concrete action for the world’s poorest communities; complete a physical challenge over a distance of nearly 6 kilometres.

A colourful, action-filled walk!

BEFORE DEPARTURE: A JOINT ACTION TO UNITE US!

Once more this year, our joint action will see us moving to festive grooves. Performers will be on hand to warm up the crowd and demonstrate the amazing impact of our collective power when we all move as one.

SECTION A – EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT

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THE ITINERARY: MANY BEATS, ONE UNIQUE SOLIDARITY This year again, the World Walk will follow a loop, starting and finishing at the same point, and covering a total of 6 kilometres. The itinerary will be divided in six “zones”, each set to a different beat and designed to take the participants through a genuine rite of passage.

Zone 2.0

(START and FINISH)

Crowd animation

Recognition

Fiesta Silence

Signature

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Zone 2.0 in Jeanne-Mance Park Plugged into my COMMUNITY, connected to the world

Stop by our photo booth to immortalize the day.

Sign our petition to put an end to tax havens.

Express yourself through our “citizen speech” bubbles.

Make your own personalized sign. And SHARE your actions on social media, using our hashtags #MarcheMonde and #Àégalité. Make yourself seen! Make yourself heard!

Silent zone In a fast-moving world, time to hit PAUSE Between two texts or two pics, who still takes time to think… in silence? Again this year, we are taking up the challenge of observing one minute of silence on behalf of those who are denied the right to speak… and to do so several thousand “unheard” voices in unison. Because when great minds come together, anything can happen! Upon arrival at the Walk, be sure to come to the registration table to pick up your “no speech sticker”. It will be worn during the minute of silence to symbolize violations of freedom of expression all over the world.

Recognition zone Because Quebec’s YOUTH changes the world in positive ways The end of the walk takes us back to the essential part of our journey: the Southern communities who benefit from your support. A nod to Burkina Faso, but mostly a time to highlight the achievements of students who, collectively, succeeded in improving thousands of lives.

Fiesta zone A CELEBRATION of the world that we want to create After the emotions brought on by the minute of silence, it’s time to let loose! Musical instruments, dances, ethnically diverse performances, no effort is spared to throw a “manifestive” fiesta. After all, our power as citizens deserves a colourful and creative celebration!

Signature zone Our 2016 signature: Even It Up! The world’s richest 62 people own as much as the poorest 3.5 billion! Such extreme economic inequality greatly undermines the global fight against poverty. Over the past year, Oxfam-Québec’s team relayed this message in schools all over Quebec through its Even it up workshop and web campaign. This part of the itinerary will reconnect you with the issues that touched us this year.

Crowd animation zone First zone in the itinerary, this is where the participants get into a festive mood, thanks to musical performances and signs encouraging them to “Make some noise!”, “Do the wave!” and “Say hurray!”

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À ajouter : photo d’une gourde d’eau Oxfam-Québec

Wear Oxfam-Québec’s colours! Show off your solidarity by wearing an Oxfam-Québec bandana. You can purchase one on the day of the World Walk for $2. You can also purchase an Oxfam-Québec water bottle for $5. Immerse yourself in the greenery of the World Walk and show the world your true colours of solidarity all along the walk. Remember to bring $7 on May 6… bandanas and water bottles will be THE thing to wear! Limited supplies!

Preparing your students You will find videos, posters, useful tips and other tools at oxfam.qc.ca/agissez/marche-monde (in French).

Need help? Our outreach officers are available to meet with your students. There is still time to book one of our educational workshops. Why not invite us? To find out more: À égalité! (in French)

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The SUPERINFLUENCER CHALLENGE in 4 easy steps

This year, we are asking participants to become SUPERINFLUENCERS by taking on

4 challenges BEFORE the Walk! Their mission? Fight extreme inequality.

Challenge 1: Sign the Even It Up petition!

To ensure that extreme inequality figures among our governments’ top priorities, sign the Even It Up petition! (in French) We are asking students to take up the challenge of signing the petition and getting people around them to do the same: teachers, parents, relatives, friends, and – why not? – their school principal, MP or mayor!

Challenge 2: Enter the Mobilization Tools Contest

For over 20 years, the Mobilization Tools Contest has allowed young people to voice their solidarity by putting forth creative and ecological ideas. As they proudly march with their mobilization tools, they promote their messages of food justice, responsible consumption and other issues close to their hearts. In doing so, they sow the seeds of a world based on the values they believe in. Giant puppets, banners, costumes – we call on young people to unleash their creativity and make the World Walk as colourful as can be!

How can you enter?

Upon arrival on the day of the Walk, proceed to the Mobilization Tools Contest kiosk to register your tool. You will receive an identification number.

Important! In order for you to be eligible, it is ESSENTIAL that the jury see your mobilization tool prior to the start of the Walk.

To win, make yourself stand out!

Use a maximum of salvaged or recycled materials.

Work in teams! The same team can enter more than one mobilization tool.

Your mobilization tool should not slow down the other walkers. When planning, consider the tool’s sturdiness, its resistance to weather conditions and its weight. Remember: you will need to carry your tool over 6 kilometres!

If you are making a banner, remember to punch holes in it, so that the wind can blow through.

The best mobilization tools at the World Social Forum 2016! Oxfam-Québec will choose the best mobilization tools and display them at the World Social Forum (WSF), to be held in Montreal from August 9 to 14, 2016.

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Challenge 3: Organize a STAND UP event

As part of the Even It Up campaign, organize a STAND UP event in your school: a simple activity that you can tailor to your students’ needs. To find out more: STAND UP (in French)

Challenge 4: Support the community

Whether you wish to familiarize your students with international issues or make them aware of the importance of safeguarding drinking water, you have the power to improve living conditions in Burkina Faso. Order your giant poster now along with stickers to motivate your students to reach their fundraising goal in the lead up to the World Walk. Write to: ecoles@oxfam.qc.ca

Plan how you will transport your

mobilization tools! Note that for security reasons in the parking area, you may not remove your mobilization tools through the back door of the bus.

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Fundraising: Where do your donations go?

The project aims to improve the living conditions of people from 5 communes in the

southwestern region of Burkina Faso by facilitating access to drinking water, sanitation and good hygiene practices.

Thanks to the project, close to 100,000 people have seen improvements in their living conditions and approximately 45,000 people have gained direct access to water (for drinking and for agriculture) and sanitation.

Oxfam has educated and mobilized more than 100,000 people on issues related to water and its management.

At present time, Oxfam is building 15 wells, as well public latrines in 11 schools.

To learn more about this project: oxfam.qc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Burkina_Faso_OQ.pdf (in French)

Photo credit: Émilie Régnier/Oxfam Théodore Diao waters a plot in a farming perimeter. Here, project beneficiaries grow tomatoes, eggplants, cabbage and peppers. Théodore and his father come every night to tend to the young shoots.

“In Burkina Faso, control over hydraulic structures has been entirely transferred to the communes, which then face great difficulty in taking over the structures’ management, as prescribed in the Water Reform. In the area where we work, we involved and educated the population from the very beginning of the process and we accompanied communal authorities in developing water governance mechanisms to ensure proper maintenance of the structures, good water quality, transparency in managing user fees, as well as long-term sustainability for the work that we have completed since the beginning of the project.” Amélie Saint-Amant Ringuette, Oxfam-Québec volunteer in Burkina Faso

A concrete example of a project on the ground:

Water in the Haute Comoé Basin in Burkina Faso

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Registration – 2 important steps!

1 REGISTER YOUR SCHOOL ONLINE: oxfam.qc.ca/agissez/marche-monde/inscription-a-la-marche-monde-2016/ (in French)

Questions? Please contact Jean-Olivier Paquin at 514-905-1033 or at 1-877-937-1614, ext. 289.

Before the Walk, you will receive additional information about bus parking

procedures, scheduling, departure, etc.

2 REGISTER on the day of the Walk: When you arrive on May 6, please stop by the registration table in the departure

area to confirm your arrival and the number of participants in your group. This is also where you will receive your “no speech” stickers for the minute of silence.

SENDING DONATIONS TO OXFAM-QUÉBEC

What should you do with cash and cheque donations?

If you receive cash donations, please send us a cheque for the same amount, as we are not able to accept cash.

Cheques must be made out to Oxfam-Québec; remember to write the name of your school on the back of the cheque!

As much as possible, please refrain from bringing cash on the day of the event. We thank you for ensuring that any amounts collected are sent to us ahead of the Marche.

SECTION B – logistical COMPONENT

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A Greener Walk… Thanks to YOU!

Our goal: Zero waste and green supplies! Reusable dishes, collection bins (for waste, salvaging, recycling and composting) and a Green Team on site to answer your questions on waste management: Oxfam-Québec spares no effort

to reduce waste production! From the caterer (seasonal and organic products) all the way to the banner printer, most of our suppliers are eco-friendly.

HOW ABOUT YOU?

Choose public transportation to make your way to the Walk (see p. 3 of this handbook).

When riding the bus, ask your driver to obey the speed limit and to avoid idling.

At the end of the event, salvage the materials from your signs and mobilization tools.

Bring an eco-friendly lunch box (e.g. local food products, compostable waste and zero garbage).

Since 2008, the Oxfam-Québec World Walk has committed to

sustainable development by adopting eco-friendly measures.

Oxfam-Québec wishes to thank all of the young participants, youth facilitators, volunteers, suppliers and others who have contributed to our eco-friendly actions. Without your commitment and, above all, willingness to reduce our environmental footprint, Oxfam-Québec would never have been able to set such ambitious goals.

On behalf of the planet: Thank you!