There recently was a student wandering the library looking for people to sign her petition to help stop companies from investing in Sudan which is linked with the atrocities happening in Dafur. This petition was to be sent to Washington D.C. in a few days. Today I came upon a brief article in the April 2007 VOYA describing Humanitarian Youth Projects, one being the Dollars for Dafur National High School Challenge. This challenge was started by two high school students in Western Massachusetts who have asked others to spread the word using their MySpace and Facebook accounts. The challenge ended on April 30, 2007 and the top fund raising schools are listed. This is a great example of what young adults can do with ambition, energy, and passion. Whether it is a petition being passed around campus, or making connections online, young adults have much to offer and in many ways are taking the lead to make a difference. Very inspiring!
We must become the change we want to see in the world. ~ Mahatma Gandhi
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