Friday, June 20, 2008

Social Activism 101

Stand out, shout out and be heard! Find out more about how you can be an advocate in your community and beyond. Check out these web sites:

Do Something - Find out where to volunteer for your favorite causes in your community. Test your knowledge on various causes, post your comments and vote on the latest issues.

TakingITGlobal - An online community connecting youth to inspiration, information and ideas about local and global issues. Express yourself by contributing your own stories or art to the Web site.

Voices of Youth - Explore issues that impact teens worldwide and discuss issues with other teens from around the world. Read all about it in English, Spanish or French; from UNICEF.

Youth Noise - A gateway to information about many current issues, including poverty, war, and the environment. Includes video clips of current events in the news. Debate the issues with other teens and learn how to make a difference in issues that matter most to you.

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