Children as Change Makers - by Alison Body (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

How can we help children make a difference, allowing them to shape their communities, locally and globally? Drawing on a rich blend of academic research and case studies, Alison Body critically examines societal structures, including education, communities and cultural narratives, that shape children's understanding of active, philanthropic citizenship.

Children as Change-Makers calls for a reimagining of philanthropy as a form of participatory citizenship, advocating for a philanthropic ecosystem framed by justice, solidarity and collective action. It serves as a roadmap for all stakeholders - from individuals to institutions - to empower children as agents of positive social change, fostering a more just world for generations to come.

Review Quotes

"[This book] represents an important contribution to scholarship on children's rights and civic education by combining rigorous analysis with practical insights across diverse contexts ... In our current global polycrisis, Body's vision of children as change making, philanthropic citizens offers hope and practical direction." British Journal of Educational Studies

"This much-needed and very timely book is academically astute, practically informed and - crucially - conveys brilliantly the author's absolute passion and commitment to recognising children's interests and power as philanthropic citizens." Andrew Peterson, University of Birmingham

About the Author

Alison Body is Senior Lecturer in Philanthropic Studies and Social Policy and a member of the Centre for Philanthropy at the University of Kent.