Across the country, students are exploring issues and making a difference.
From volunteering and writing letters to fundraising, there are a variety of ways to get involved. Maine-based Kids Can Make A Difference argues that young people can be even more effective than adults.
Do you know a teen or child who wants to make a difference? First, read Tips for Young Activists. The use these resources to get started:
- Peace Corps Kids World
Explains what it means to make a difference and talks about becoming a Peace
Corp volunteer. The site
also mentions several kids
who have made an impact on their communities.
- Do Something
A nationwide network of young
people who take action to change the
world around them.
- Kids Can Make a Difference
An organization committed to helping kids make a difference in worldwide
poverty and hunger. This informative site lists hot topics and offers a
newsletter.
- The National Youth Rights Association
Dedicated to defending the civil and human rights of young people in the
United States.
--- M. Scarborough
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