Diploma Programme (DP) student Sara and Agustina decided to give back to their community by purchasing essential items for a nursing home.
Archive | Creativity, activity, service (CAS)
Creating jewellery to raise money for a COVID-19 fund
Diploma Programme (DP) students Layla and Shahla made and sold accessories to raise funds to stem the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus).
Student develops app to stop the spread of COVID-19
When Canada went into lockdown due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, Ryan developed an app to help his community stay safe and healthy.
Giving smiles founder brings joy to those most vulnerable in the COVID-19 crisis
After Micaela read a story about the elderly being isolated from their families due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, she founded ‘Giving smiles’ as a way to provide encouragement.
Spreading kindness in our community through CAS
In a time of uncertainty and hardship, GD Goenka World School decided to make June the creativity, activity, service (CAS) month in hopes to lift their community up through different projects.
Combating economic inequality by supporting Black businesses
Diploma Programme (DP) coordinator Dr James Minor explains how supporting Black-owned businesses can bring about real change in the fight against systemic racism.
Student helps local school go virtual
Elmar Ismagilov helped a local community school in Russia prepare for online teaching during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.
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.