Elmar Ismagilov helped a local community school in Russia prepare for online teaching during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.
Archive | Creativity, activity, service (CAS)
Feeding frontline workers
Students raise money to provide restaurant meals for medical staff during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, as part of their creativity, activity, service (CAS) project.
IB students create face masks for their community
Wearing a face mask in public areas has become mandatory in many countries. Find out how these IB students are creating masks for those in need.
Creating hand sanitizer to help combat COVID-19
When establishments in Morocco required people to carry hand sanitizers, Diploma Programme (DP) student Sara created some for those in need.
Creating a community of creatives: Q&A with Kyla Christie
Diploma Programme (DP) graduate Kyla Christie is the co-founder of New Art Collective. Her efforts to create a community and opportunity for performance artists in Indonesia were recognized by the Diana Award, which supports young people making an impact in their communities. We connected with Kyla to find out more about her passions and hear […]
When CAS goes virtual
Diploma Programme (DP) students didn’t let the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic stand in the way of serving their communities during these difficult times.
Advocating for animal welfare in Puerto Rico
Diploma Programme (DP) student Carolina Jiménez is working on amending animal welfare regulations in Puerto Rico in hopes of improving health and safety for both animals and residents.
DP grads #DoMore for equity in education
The graduating class of 2020 at the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa recognized the value of their Diploma Programme (DP) and wanted to give back to their community as they transitioned to a new chapter. With the #DoMore2020 initiative, these grads pledged to raise US$50,000 in scholarship funds for African students pursuing an IB education.
DP students revolutionize the fashion industry
Diploma Programme (DP) students Giselle and Denisse used their passion for fashion design and photography to raise awareness about sustainability.
Honouring the heroic acts of our veterans
Diploma Programme (DP) students in the U.S. are honouring veterans by raising awareness on the necessity of service dogs.
Spreading positivity through music
During these unprecedented times, we all could use a glimpse of hope. Find out how Diploma Programme (DP) students are spreading positivity through music.
Finding your voice: Podcaster and DP alum Marcelo Galán
In the first Spanish-language IB Voices podcast, Regional Development Manager for Latin America Natalia Tiesto connects with Diploma Programme (DP) graduate Marcelo Galán to hear about his IB experience and advice to DP students.
Connecting hearts and minds through music
Diploma Programme (DP) students from Bromsgrove School share how they use music to heal the hearts of the elderly.
Finding a passion for social responsibility by understanding privilege
We welcome Diploma Programme (DP) graduate Marcel Bandur of Regents International School Pattaya to reflect on the value of empathy and the need to share our privilege through meaningful engagements. This is his first story in the graduate voices series.
Service before self: Our unique approach to CAS
Students at DPS International School in Gurgaon, India share how their projects fulfil the three strands of CAS.