Step 1: Choose your issue.
Pick an issue that you care about and want to work to address.
Remember to think globally & act locally. For example, you may want to address global climate change. Think about what actions you can take locally to have an impact. When you engage candidates and elected officials, pay special attention to your local and state level politicians. You can find information, links & resources on our Issues Wiki. Some issues to consider: - Education & Youth Development
Mentoring
Tutoring
K-12 Education
Higher Education
After School Programs
Family Support
- Environment
Global Warming
Going Green
Land & Animal Conservation
Recycling
Endangered Species
- Health Care
Family Health Care
Teen Health Issues
HIV/AIDS
Mental & Physical Health
- Economy & Employment
Taxes
Large & Small Businesses
Employment Rates
Stock Market
Real Estate
- Poverty, Hunger, & Homelessness
Foreclosure Crisis
Hunger
Poverty
Children & Families in Poverty
Job Opportunities
- Civil Rights & Liberties
Racial Discrimination
Sexual Orientation
Gender Roles
Religion & Faith
- Senior Citizens
Medicare
Social Security
Retirement Plans
- Violence & Crime Control
Domestic Violence
School Violence
Gang Violence
Public Safety & Crime Control
Justice System
- Disaster Prevention & Relief
Disaster Preparedness
Katrina Relief Action
China Earthquake Relief Efforts
National Relief Supporter
- National Security & Defense
Homeland Security
Iraq War
Afghan War
Veterans
Support Our Troops
Peacekeeping
International Relations
- Global Citizenship & Cooperation
Human Rights
Child Labor
Genocide
Culture Awareness
Role of the UN
- Immigration
Assimilation
Eligibility for Illegal Immigrants
Education for Immigrant Youth
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Step 2: Make and share your Action Plan.
Make your action plan.Make a plan to address this issue in multiple ways – through service activities, electoral activities, political activities, and education activities. Choose 1 or 2 action steps from each category below (service, electoral, political, education). At the bottom of this page, there is a form that you can fill out to keep track of your plan. When you submit the form, you'll get a copy of it so you can see your plan, and we'll get a copy too. Share your action plan. When you submit the form below, your project will be viewable in our online project database. If you want, you can also post a message in the Discussion Forum to get comments and ideas from other people.
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Step 3: Take action - and share your success!
Put your plan into ACTION!
Check out the links & resources below to help you implement your Action Plan. The lists below have TONS of links to sites, organizations, and resources that can help you in every part of your plan. (It's LONG, we know, but it's well worth your time to check it out!) Let the world know about how it went.If you need more information at any time, please feel free to shoot us an e-mail .
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