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Check
out some of these really cool websites geared
towards youth!!
http://www.youthactionnet.org
YouthActionNet is about connecting youth to create
change. This international site includes discussions
about global issues of importance to youth, job
and volunteer opportunities, tools to create change,
a virtual graffiti wall, youth profiles, descriptions
of change organizations and a calendar of events.
The website was developed by the International
Youth Foundation in consultation with a task force
of eight young leaders from Australia, Germany,
Kosovo, Mexico, Palestine, the Philippines, Uganda
and the United States. Sponsored by the Nokia
Corporation, Youth ActionNet is part of the global
Make a Connection program.
http://www.amigoslink.org
Amigos de las Américas is an international,
voluntary, nongovernmental, not-for-profit organization
that, through service: provides leadership development
opportunities for young people; promotes community
health in Latin America; and facilitates cross-cultural
understanding for the people of the Americas.
For over 35 years, Amigos de las Américas
has provided a unique opportunity for high school
and college students in the U.S. to make a difference
in the world. Over 18,000 young volunteers have
completed extensive leadership and language training
programs that prepare them to spend a summer as
volunteers in ongoing community health projects
throughout Latin America.
http://www.changemakers.net/journal/300506/index.cfm
Changemakers is an initiative of the Ashoka Foundation
that focuses on the rapidly growing world of social
entrepreneurship. Its mission is to provide inspiration,
resources, and opportunities for those interested
in social change throughout the world. Includes
the Changemakers Journal, a library of global
resources, and showcases (using sound and images)
to present the work of social entrepreneurs. Located
in Calcutta, India, and Arlington, VA 703-527-8300.
http://www.idealist.org
Idealist is a project of Action Without Borders,
a global network of individuals and organizations
working to find practical solutions to social
and environmental problems, in a spirit of generosity
and mutual respect. Action Without Broders is
independent of any government, political ideology
or religious creed. Its work is guided by the
common desire of its members and supporters. The
site includes thousands of volunteer opportunities
in your community and around the world, and a
list of organizations that can help you volunteer
abroad.
http://www.youthhall.org
This site honors school-age youth from around
the world who are taking positive action in their
lives and giving back to others at home, at school
and in their community. You can nominate an outstanding
youth in your community, or further explore how
youth can make a difference.
http://www.learningtogive.org
A philanthropy curriculum that teaches the importance
of Voluntary Action for the Common Good in a Democratic
Society. The curriculum includes downloadable
teaching materials, lesson plans for K-5, Middle
School and High School, philanthropy bibliographies
and more. Great resource for teachers!
http://www.legacyintl.org/
Legacy International is an organization that for
more than 20 years has specialized in international
youth leadership and cross-cultural training programs.
Their interactive website is designed by teenagers
to provide young people with opportunities to
get involved in their communities. In addition,
E-teen offers contests for Vollunteer of the Month,
Most Valuable Teen and est Community Web site.
http://www.nylc.org
The National Youth Leadership Council's mission
is to build vital, just communities with young
people through service-learning. It is one of
America's most prominent advocates of service-learning
and youth service. The NYLC is at the forefront
of efforts to reform education and guide youth-oriented
public policy.
http://www.mentoring.org
A great site for mentoring information on-line,
the Partnership is divided into areas for youth,
mentors and organizations.
http://www.payitforwardfoundation.com
Pay It Forward
is a book and a movie, but it's also an idea.
It begins with doing a favor for another person-without
any expectation of being paid back. The recipient
of that favor does the same for someone else -
ideally for three other people. It's an action
plan that's more than fiction. To date, the PIF
Foundation has provided grant funds and/or materials
to more than 300 schools in the U.S., Australia,
Canada and other countries. All Pay It Forward
Foundation grants encourage youth to believe in
their individual and collective abilities to shape
the future. Start a revolution-it begins with
you!
http://www.teenspeaknews.com
TeenSpeak is a teen-to-teen international quarterly
publication that is geared to older high school
and college-aged youth. Teens are encouraged to
share their thoughts and visions for the future
that serve to educate their peers on a number
of issues and events. Tightly focused 400 word
editorials (opinion pieces) on any domestic, international
or youth-related issue can be sent to: teenspk@optonline.net.
Photos with captions are also accepted.
http://www.ycwa.org
This site uses cartoons to illustrate its pages,
which cover topics such as Operation Weed and
Seed, current drug issues and strategies that
work for communicating with youth.
http://www.yesworld.org
Founded in 1990 by two teenagers, this has become
on of the most successful youth-run environmental
organizations in the world. Information is available
on speakers' bureau, workshop tours, books and
videos, and summer environmental leadership camps
in seven countries. Located in Soquel, CA 877/293-7226
http://www.ypin.org
YPII is a network of over 30 organizations with
the common goal of engaging youth in giving and
serving. The website provides descriptions and
a map of youth philanthropy programs in Indiana,
a calendar of events and many resources for youth
and adults interested in growing lifelong philanthropists.
http://www.servenet.org
The YSA site is an invaluable source of volunteering
information. A section on fund raising, a career
center, a message board and a network called "Community
Connections" dominates this site for youth
and adults.
Other Youth As Resources Organizations Around
the World
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