Getting Your Kids Involved in Activism
Get your teen involved in something other than fashion, pop culture and infotainment. Turn to the Web and get involved. After all, the Internet is home to vast amounts of information, links, tips, advice, contacts, stories, and more about service and volunteering. Surf these sites to learn, network, and discover projects and causes that just might interest your kids.
- EarthYouth.net: A network of young people taking action for a more sustainable planet. earthyouth.takingitglobal.org
- Global Youth Connect: A global movement of youth acting together for compassion, human rights, and responsibilities. globalyouthconnect.org
- Idealist: A huge directory of nonprofit and volunteering resources, where you can search or browse over 29,000 nonprofit and community organizations in 153 countries to find volunteer opportunities in your local community and around the world. idealist.org
- iEarn: A global network that enables young people to use the Internet and other new technologies to learn and make a difference in the world. The name iEarn stands for International Education and Resource Network. iearn.org
- TakingITGlobal: An international network of youth, organizations, mentors, and initiatives working toward common goals. takingitglobal.org
- UNICEF Voices of Youth: An electronic discussion about the future. Give your views on current global issues; look at ways to take action in your own community. unicef.org/voy
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