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Tue 11.24, 5:00 PM
Thu 11.26, 11:00 AM
Tue 12.1, 11:00 AM
Mon 12.7, 5:00 PM
Fri 12.11, 5:00 PM
Wed 12.16, 12:00 AM
Wed 12.16, 5:00 PM

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2 comments

Submitted by tinacwilson on Tue, 02/07/2012 - 18:12

the problem:

I am trying to help raise funds to build a handicap park in our community. So handicap can do the same thing as other people instead of being left out.

vital stats:

people impacted:

11,000

people involved:

why it's important:

Because handicap don't need to feel like they are unuseful and they need to feel like part of the community. I think thats important.

the plan of action:

By raising money and donating equipment to the park system.

how you can get involved:

By donating money and helping us donate equipment so we can build this park.

project updates:

Submitted by pryanon on Mon, 02/06/2012 - 23:35

the problem:

There are over 3 million people living with intellectual and mental disabilities in Kenya.Most of them are form poor families and cannot afford the cost of getting treatment.The mentally disabled are stigmatized in the community and they eventually become a burden to their families who are forced to lock them up in inhuman conditions in their homes.The I Matter Project will be seeking to address the plight of mentally disabled children by providing specialized education facilities that will enable them to become self reliant adults.Working in conjunction with the Busilwa School for the mentally disabled in rural western Kenya,the project will raise funds to build specialized latrines in the school and renovate the classrooms to provide a more conducive learning environment for these poor children who would otherwise not be able to attend school.

vital stats:

people impacted:

people involved:

why it's important:

This project is important to me because I grew up with a sibling with a mental disability and because my parents were able to take her to school,she learned basic survival skills and is now working and can support herself.I believe that many of the children with mental disabilities can be helped through the program and their future made better through education.

the plan of action:

First and foremost,the project will work on creating awareness about the importance of allowing children with mental disability to attend specialized schools.These will help free those locked up children and give them a chance to make something of their lives.With funding from foundations and philanthropists,the project will then help fund the renovation of the Busilwa School for the Mentaly Disabled which is now serving 56 students,36 school based and 20 home based and with the number likely to increase.The renovations will include building adapted latrines that suite the students.Enlarging the classrooms and painting them in brighter colors to offer a more conducive environment at school.Eventually,the project will help the school find funding to build boarding facilities to host students who have to travel long distances to attend the school.The expected impact of the project is to reduce the burden that special needs children bring to their parents by training these children to become self reliant as they grow up.The project also hopes to reduce the stigma of the mentally disabled in rural areas of Kenya.

how you can get involved:

People can help by creating awareness of the issue,not just in Kenya but in other parts of the world.They can also volunteer towards making the project a success and offer their advice and input.

project updates:

Submitted by NelzSB on Thu, 02/02/2012 - 20:57

the problem:

Deaf discrimination , to be able to have more services and easier communication for the deaf in the hearing world.

vital stats:

people impacted:

250

people involved:

2,000

why it's important:

It important to me beacuse every one of my peers has to deal with it and im willing to make the community better for us.

the plan of action:

To protest, to solve, and any action i can take to help my peers

how you can get involved:

n/a

project updates:

Submitted by kaybabe1988 on Wed, 02/01/2012 - 15:23

the problem:

Helping families understand and educate themselves about this disability

vital stats:

people impacted:

people involved:

why it's important:

I have autism and aspergers and I want to help others get help and testing....

the plan of action:

Get community help and volunteers.

how you can get involved:

donating money, time, and support

project updates:

Submitted by The Collective on Wed, 02/01/2012 - 13:14

the problem:

We believe that one of the biggest challenges facing young organizers is navigating internal group dynamics. Whether it is teens, college students, volunteers, parents or community members fighting together for a specific cause, there are inevitably moments in these struggles when group members are faced with difficult decisions and potential conflicts. Often times these complex internal dynamics can be the biggest barrier a group may face when working on a campaign or project.

Through workshops on non-violent communication, consensus decision making and non-hierarchical leadership, we hope to promote alternative strategies and tools for organizing at the grassroots level. Our goal is to alleviate much of the stress and anxiety that can come from working in a group setting, and provide creative techniques for collaborative work.

We also believe that the way we are with each other reflects the way we are in the world. By this we mean that if we can radically change our relationships to be more harmonious, peaceful and cooperative, we have the capacity to create entire communities in the same way.

vital stats:

people impacted:

200

people involved:

why it's important:

The members of The Collective first met in 2007 while participating in a study abroad program. There were 28 students on an epic journey across the world, and establishing effective and democratic group norms was a key component of our trip. For us, the exploration of these issues came first out of necessity. In order to survive our nine months together, we had to devise ways to interact, make decisions and handle conflict.
It was during this time abroad that many of us discovered the importance of collaborative decision making and ways in which non-hierarchical leadership can create a space where all voices are respected and heard. Ultimately, by the end of our time together, we were deeply committed to working with each other and others on developing new processes for communicating and organizing in groups.

the plan of action:

Since 2010, we have taught numerous workshops to college students, young adults, small progressive nonprofits, and co-ops in the region. We have promoted our work through word of mouth and other networks with which we are familiar.

In addition to teaching in-person workshops, we have written, designed and published materials on communication and community-building techniques.

With a seed grant of $500, we could significantly expand the content and scope of our workshop, as well as produce a more comprehensive resource guide and workbook on consensus and alternative forms of decision making.

how you can get involved:

Others can be involved by attending our workshops and teaching others! We believe that the material and content of our workshops and publications should be widely distributed, and that everyone can benefit from these resources.

If others have an interest in teaching the materials with members of the collective, and getting directly involved, we would be happy to discuss that possibility.

project updates:

Submitted by roger2286 on Wed, 02/01/2012 - 12:57

the problem:

The Problem im planning to solve is hunger, homelessness, batterd woman, sick, poor, religious pratcie i school, troubled youth etc..

vital stats:

people impacted:

100

people involved:

why it's important:

It is important to me cause i hate to see my society go down hill and suffer from poverty. I came from a rough childhood and i know what it feels like not to have nothing i just want to give back and bea ble to help and give back to all.

the plan of action:

My plan to open up more shelter facilities food programs, build more schools and universities, afterschool programs keep kids engaged.

how you can get involved:

I need funding, dedicated people who will help and fight for the cause. Support and a better network to reachout to american society

project updates:

Submitted by katiecrush on Wed, 02/01/2012 - 02:02

the problem:

We are not trying to solve a problem, but raise awareness about Autism and how it affects families of those who have Autism. Our mission is to raise money to donate toward Autism Speaks.

vital stats:

people impacted:

people involved:

why it's important:

This project is extremely important to me in a few ways. The main reason I thought up this project is due to the fact that I have 5 beautiful cousins who all have different forms of Autism. I would love to do something for them, and in honor of them and their families. I have also worked with the Autistic classes at my high school. They taught me how truly beautiful life really is. Seeing the joy and happiness on their faces is what got me through my days. Knowing that they were completely happy, and content because of me and my peers meant the world to me.

the plan of action:

Our plan of action is to hold a benefit concert in which all proceeds will be donated to Autism Speaks. It will consist of 3-5 acts, and different activities for kids of all ages. We are currently in the planning stages of our event. We would love to turn this into a annual event, and continue to donate to Autism Speaks.

how you can get involved:

Others can help by attending the concert if you live in the area. We will most likely need a few volunteers for the event, as well.

project updates:

Submitted by victoria.lamborn on Tue, 01/31/2012 - 21:43

the problem:

Children with special needs are in an interesting position in today's society. They are faced with discrimination, bullying, and worldly influences that lower their self-esteem and give them little reason to dream big in life. I want to show kids with disabilities that they are worth something and deserve to have big dreams and aspirations for their futures. The smile on a child with a disability's face is absolutely priceless. They deserve to be just as happy as a normal functioning child. My ultimate goal is to open a horse ranch that would therapeutically allow children with disabilities the opportunity to ride a horse.

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people impacted:

people involved:

why it's important:

My passion in life is to educate children with special needs at the elementary level. I have a special place in my heart for kids with disabilities. I believe that they have just as much potential as any child with normal abilities, yet they tend to be overlooked and bullied in today's society. I feel like children and teens with disabilities should be encouraged to be all that they can be and not give up, no matter what. Just because they need a few modifications in their everyday lives, doesn't mean they don't have dreams and aspirations for their futures, and my goal is to make sure their dreams are heard and pursued.

the plan of action:

I am currently in school for a Special Education degree and after that, I plan to teach in an elementary school, in a resource classroom with grades K-2. Once I have the funds and property, I will pursue the horse ranch and therapy center that I wish to open. I have already chosen a name for the center, Trot by Faith. For the time being, I will continue to volunteer at the Equine Assisted Therapy center that I am involved with.

how you can get involved:

A scholarship to fund the rest of my schooling would be greatly appreciated. To not have student loans in the beginning part of my career will help me save money for my future horse ranch and therapy center.

project updates:

Mo' Money, Mo' Impact: A DS Awards Update

Last fall we almost gave 18-year-old Sarah Cronk a heart attack (in a good way) when DoSomething.org and Vh1 awarded her with a $100,000 Grand Prize Do Something Awards. Since then, Sarah has been expanding The Sparkle Effect, a cheerleading program that includes special needs students.

Here's the latest update from Sarah: