empowerment

What if your spare change could help somebody in a 3rd world country get a college education? What if all you had to do was sacrifice a little bit of what you spend on everyday purchases (ex: coffee, shopping, etc) and leave a lasting impact in this world? Meet Davidson Pierre, aka Sonson. After

As I prepare to embark on to a new phase in my life, God has called me to use the blessings he has given me to bless others. I am responding to this call by going out to Vietnam this summer to teach English to students of all ages.  Vietnam is a nation filled with a history of social and

PAVE's efforts boldly aspire to one day transform our nation into one free from sexual assault -- and to ensure that until we collectively realize this transformative vision, that no victim ever feels alone or disempowered. I pledge to join the collective and collaborative movement to end sexual

By taking this pledge we are moving one step closer to ending hateful language and providing those with an intellectual disability the respect they deserve. What is person first language? People-First Language emphasizes the person, not the disability. By placing the person first, the disability

SUPPORT DIRECT DEMOCRACY:  Unilateralism is efficient.  Multilateralism Represents.  "If you want to go fast go alone, if you want to go far go together" (African Proverb) Lets make law that states: When a petition has enough signatures, government must sanction an online vote which decides the

As many of you know, each year I make a birthday wish to raise money for a non-profit that works with low-income, marginalized youth. In years past I've raised hundreds of dollars for awesome organizations like Bailey's Cafe & Class Size Matters. This year has been a tough one for the 99%,

On February 20th, 2000, the Coalition of Immokalee Workers and allies began the two-week, 230-mile "March for Dignity, Dialogue, and a Fair Wage" in Ft. Myers... March 3rd-17th, 2013 - more than a decade later - we will march in a historic return to our roots for the two-week "March for Rights,

Thank you to everyone who kicked off the holiday season with a #GivingTuesday gift to CARE. Now, with 2013 just around the corner, we ask you to help us fight poverty in the new year by making a year-end gift to CARE. When you make a tax-deductible gift to CARE today, it will be matched dollar

Take Back the Night began for the U.S. in the 1970s to shed light on the ever-present threat of sexual violence that surrounds women, symbolized in the inability to walk alone at night without fear.  Sexual violence is a widespread issue affecting all populations regardless of gender, race, age or

Panacea Adventures offers programs that teach specific skills to navigate the outdoors and life. For young people (between 13 and 18) who's financial situation limits their access to other outdoor programs, Panacea Adventures offers Youth Leading the Way (YLW)- a 12 day expedition which provides