advocacy
Submitted by ivank on Wed, 05/21/2008 - 04:03.
Right now, we are looking toward the LA/Torrance community. Businesses are the leaders in operating consumption, and often they are key players when it comes to becoming more sustainable. If every product we use is made in a more sustainable manner, then it will be much simpler on the consumer end of the stick. Right now, there are a lot of people and business’s who need help pointing them in the more sustainable direction. Tech Go Green hopes to become this standard.
Submitted by DeafYouthUSA on Mon, 04/07/2008 - 22:03.
Deaf Youth USA is committed to social justice through media and activism. Deaf Youth USA (DYUSA) is a new and "emerging" organization exclusively for deaf youth in America, between the ages of 18 - 30. DYUSA strives to empower, educate, and inspire deaf youth in making a difference in their own communities, through giving tools. We aim to have our first event this summer, which will be a 4-day camp, with forums, discussions, and workshops.
Submitted by shubhat on Sat, 03/29/2008 - 11:26.
Background :
Currently there is a health crisis facing our country’s youth. Poor health habits in diet and exercise are contributing to a rising trend in obesity that increases the risk for cardiovascular disease and threatens to seriously shorten life expectancy. Moreover, there is growing evidence that the burden of disease falls disproportionately on both minorities and the economically poor.
Submitted by Habichatt on Sun, 02/17/2008 - 21:40.
I chose "Healthy Living" as the cause because, without a home, parents, and many times single parents, are forced to raise their children from community shelters and sometimes even the streets, living day to day. It's our job to try to raise awareness of the alarming homelessness rates while building homes for as many families as we can, helping put someone back on their feet.
Submitted by Cassie Phillips on Mon, 01/28/2008 - 23:30.
Who we are
The newly established Kirksville Bike Co-op is a student-run, university supported program/facility at Truman State University in Kirksville, MO. The Co-op was created in response to the small town, rural location that is great for biking as recreation and transportation, but had no services to support cyclists.
Submitted by meghanpasricha on Sun, 01/06/2008 - 13:34.
As Founder/President of Global Youth H.E.L.P. Inc (Health Education Leadership Program) I conduct tobacco awareness educational programs, train youth peer leaders, and provide educational and sports supplies to improve the physical and emotional wellbeing of disadvantaged youth in the US and in developing countries. Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable deaths and the most difficult addiction to overcome. Most smokers start before they turn 18 and tobacco consumption rates are rising among American youth including college students.
Submitted by singintwin on Wed, 01/02/2008 - 04:17.
The ultimate goal of "The Singer Twins - Making A Difference," is to help cure diabetes. To accomplish this goal, my twin sister, Mollie, and I, focus on four primary areas: Awareness, Advocacy, Fundraising and Mentoring. However, by nature, Mollie and I are shy. Luckily, we are able to draw on our musical talent with which we have been blessed to help us overcome our shyness, ultimately enabling us to reach larger audiences and communicate our positive message.
Submitted by hgap on Fri, 12/28/2007 - 20:00.
Global ACCESS (AIDS Coalition for Civic Engagement and Smart Solutions) is a leadership development institute to promote civic participation and create a comprehensive communication hub for the global AIDS movement. Global ACCESS is a project of Health Global Access Project (Health GAP).
Global ACCESS is a new formation of old work.
Submitted by tkorlie on Mon, 12/10/2007 - 12:22.
In House Freestyle is live and direct! We’re coming with the rawest, realest, comedy around. We talk politics, oppression, media, depression, historical misrepresentation, the struggles of the ghetto, hip-hop, potato salad, and your old 56 year-old uncle that rocks more G-Unit gear than you do.
In House Freestyle is a strong collective of socially conscious artists ranging from the ages of 18-30 that are committed to expressing life from the perspective of urban communities of color.
Submitted by Matthew Heady on Mon, 11/19/2007 - 14:15.
This statement by a group of people with developmental disabilities in Southeast New Mexico says it all:
“We are presumed incompetent because of our disabilities and prevented from taking risks and making mistakes. Decisions are made for us by guardians, family members, interdisciplinary teams, case managers, service providers, the system.
“We are protected, disciplined and babied by [interdisciplinary] team members who treat us as though we are their minor children.
“We live with rules and safeguards that in essence keep us institutionalized.
