Calling all youth changemakers! On this page, you’ll find a list of external resources and opportunities to help you act with intention and engage the world in your impact beyond LearnServe programs. These resources are a compliment to our social entrepreneurship training and global education initiatives. LearnServe staff update this list periodically.
Opportunity from Director of Wellbeing at LOG OFF & LearnServe Alum Celine Bernhardt-Lanier
“Hi All! I am the Director of Wellbeing at LOG OFF, a teen-led international organization that promotes healthy usage of social media and technology. I created a Wellbeing initiative that offers many fun opportunities for teens to practice digital wellbeing.
Go on LOG OFF’s website (logoffmovement.org) to see our 3 dimensions of wellbeing and the associated activities: connecting with others, connecting with your true self, and connecting with nature. If you are curious or excited about LOG OFF’s Wellbeing initiative, please reach out to me by March 1st to explore joining the Wellbeing leadership team!”
We the Young People – Teen Inauguration Special
“In the aftermath of a divisive American election, PBS NewsHour and Student Reporting Labs presented a half-hour special for digital and broadcast distribution highlighting the impact of young voters and exploring the change they want to see from the new White House administration. Premiering ahead of President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, the show was hosted by Amna Nawaz and featured teen voices and youth-selected topics designed to connect with new audiences and deepen conversations about the most pressing issues of 2020 and 2021.”
Watch the half-hour special: https://youtu.be/F57ZeHeXfgY
#Rebuild100 from Peace First
“#Rebuild100 is a Peace First campaign to support, mentor, connect and fund social action projects led by students, organizers, influencers, artists and changemakers between the ages of 13 and 25 in the first 100 days of the Biden administration. And in the first 100 days, Peace First is putting up to $10,000 directly in the hands of young people across America.”
Deadline: Submissions reviewed on a rolling basis, until April 30, 2021.
More information: https://www.peacefirst.org/rebuild100
Action for Nature: Young Eco-Hero Awards
“Action For Nature (AFN), a non-profit organization, created the International Young Eco-Hero Awards to recognize and reward the successful individual environmental initiatives of young people ages 8 to 16. AFN encourages young people around the world to carry out individual environmental action projects. We believe that young people can have a positive impact on the environment and are vital in changing the way we live on our planet.”
Deadline: February 28, 2021
More information: https://actionfornature.org/eco-hero-awards/apply
Girls Who Start: Upcoming Events
Heartwarming Young Heroes Grants
“Youth Service America (YSA) is searching for Heartwarming Young Heroes with creative ideas to foster meaningful connections, promote inclusion and teach empathy. With support from Hershey’s Heartwarming Project, YSA will award up to $50,000 in $100, $250, and $500 grants for youth-led service projects and community-building activities during Global Youth Service Day (April 23-25, 2021). All youth ages 5-25 in the United States are eligible to apply.”
Deadline: March 31, 2021
More information: http://ysa.org/grant/hershey/
Riley’s Way Call for Kindness
“Are you a teen who wants to make a difference in the world? Do you have an idea that will inspire kindness and strengthen your local or global community? We’re here to help you bring it to life. Riley’s Way is looking for teens to answer the 2021 Call for Kindness – an opportunity for you to pitch your big idea for the chance to win up to $3,000 to help you launch it!”
Deadline: April 7, 2021
More information: https://www.rileysway.org/call-for-kindness/
Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes
“The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes celebrates inspiring, public-spirited young people from diverse backgrounds all across North America. Each year, the Barron Prize honors 25 outstanding young leaders ages 8 to 18 who have made a significant positive difference to people and the environment.”
Deadline: April 15, 2021
More information: https://barronprize.org/
Power of Youth Challenge: Youth Leading Racial Healing
“The Power of Youth Challenge: Youth Leading Racial Healing is a leadership and service opportunity supporting youth-designed projects that promote racial equity and address systemic racism. The Challenge provides young people (ages 13-19) across the U.S. with the opportunity to identify a need in their communities related to racial healing and apply for a $250 grant to support a (COVID-safe) service project. ”
Deadline: April 30, 2021
More information: https://www.americaspromise.org/RacialHealing
Subscribe to The Stonewall Writes!
The Stonewall Writes is a monthly magazine/newsletter written by a LearnServe alum that includes LGBTQ+ movie, book, and music recommendations, trivia question about queer people and events, and resources for LGBTQ+ youth and individuals.
Check out the January 2021 issue HERE.
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