Many activist organizations bring together youth and adult allies to challenge social boundaries in our communities. Find progressive organizations below that you can connect with to learn more about creating change.
Can I Sit With You
The goal of Can I Sit With You is to share our schoolyard horror stories not only amongst ourselves, but also with the children who are experiencing this special form of social purgatory right now. We want them to know that even though what they're going through sucks, they're not alone.
www.canisitwithyou.blogspot.com
Everyday Democracy
Formerly know as Study Circles, Everyday Democracy is committed to helping people engage in dialogue and problem solving for creative community change.
everyday-democracy.org
Wiretap
Wiretap is an online magazine by and for socially conscious youth.
wiretapmag.org
Gay Straight Alliance Network
This youth-led organization connects school-based GSAs to each other and to community resources.
gsanetwork.org
Youth Activism Project
An online youth advocate resource center featuring stories from activism's front lines.
youthactivism.com
Youth Noise
Youth Noise is a youth-led online program dedicated to inspire, connect and empower youth everywhere.
youthnoise.org
Kids as Self-Advocates
This national, grassroots network engages in self-advocacy by youth with disabilities and special health care needs.
fvkasa.org
Global Kids
Global Kids helps prepare urban youth to be global citizens and community leaders through youth development, global education, social action and academic support.
globalkids.org
Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network
GLSEN is a national education and advocacy group supporting safe schools for all students regardless of sexual orientation, gender and gender expression.
glsen.org
You may also want to contact youth-positive funders that could be interested in your activist project.
Third Wave Foundation
This foundation supports the leadership of young women, aged 15-30.
thirdwavefoundation.org
Hazen Foundation
The Hazen Foundation's current grants target grassroots and community-based groups working on public education and youth development.
hazenfoundation.org
Do Something
This organization sponsors youth-led community change through service learning.
dosomething.org
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