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Activism/Advocacy

Just maybe, politics or advocacy are in your future! There are many organizations which can help lead you on this path. Whether it be global warming, human rights or other environmental issues, these selected sites will help! Remember that you can effect change no matter what your age.

 
   
   
 
Suggested Sites

Advocates For Youth - Advocates' Youth Activist Network is composed of more than 10,000 youth from communities across the country

Amnesty International Canada - discover how you can make a difference in one person' s life

CADIP - If you are enthusiastic and open-minded, are looking for an exciting time and amazing experiences, ready to make friends with people from all around the world, while contributing for a good cause, you may find your charity project in these volunteer opportunities

Charity Village - volunteer and donate, share your time, talents and treasure

David Suzuki Foundation - concerns about global warming? How about creating a sustainable lifestyle? Find out what you can do to make a difference

Free The Children - an international network dedicated to helping children at the local, national and international levels through activism and leadership

Greenpeace Canada - Greenpeace exists because the Earth needs a voice. It needs solutions. It needs change. It needs action and in a non-violent way

Habitat For Humanity Canada - eliminates poverty housing by building homes in partnership with families in need. There is a branch in St Catharines, so why not volunteer?

Human Rights Watch - an organization devoted to defending human rights anywhere in the world

Independent Media Centre - a collective of independent media organizations and journalists offering grassroots, non-corporate, accurate and passionate coverage of daily events

Me To We - Me to We is a new kind of social enterprise for people who want to help change the world with their daily choices

Students Commission - young people learn how to share their ideas and opinions with people who matter in their schools and communities. Your messages can reach government, business, education, community and labour leaders from all across Canada

UNICEF Voices of Youth - explore, speak out and take action in the global community

Youth Challenge International - Youth Challenge International builds the skills, experience and confidence of young people by involving them in substantive overseas international development projects in partnership with local youth-serving organizations

Youth Noise - government & politics, animal rights, tolerance, violence, poverty - these topics and many more are covered here