The Teen Guide to Global Action: How to Connect with Others (Near & Far) to Create Social Change - (Lewis Barbara A.)(Paperback)

Here''s a book for every teen who wants to get involved in service and social change. Featuring profiles of real "Difference Makers" and practical tools readers can use to support causes they are passionate about, The Teen Guide to Global Action provides everything youth need to start making a difference at the local, national, or global level.From suggestions for reducing hunger and poverty and protecting human rights to environmental projects and efforts to promote peace, this book provides know-how teens can use to make the world a better place. There''s also a healthy dose of inspiration. Whether it''s reading about Zach Hunter, who started an organization devoted to ending modern-day slavery, or Janine Licare, who is helping protect Costa Rican rain forests, teens reading these and dozens of other stories will realize they don''t have to wait to become an adult to change the world. Other benefits of the book include: Hundreds of local and global actions in human rights, hunger and homelessness, health and safety, education, environment and conservation, youth representation, and peace and friendship "Action Plans" teens can use to research issues and map out projects "Connect" sidebars with over 100 organizations and Web links "By the Numbers" facts and statistics on global issues "Quick Tips" for effective fundraising, volunteering, protest, and other actions "Point & Click" resources to learn more about service and social action topicsIncludes dozens
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