Ignite meaningful action that lights up the world through "Service Sparks" youth projects! Youth identify inequalities in policies and practices and learn the processes by which young people can freely express concerns in their learning environment.
This resource was developed in collaboration with the Council of Michigan Foundations (CMF) Youth Philanthropy Task Force powered by Michigan youth, CMF members, and nonprofit leaders. For links to all the resources,...
This guide defines Adultism and suggests actions to explore adults stepping back from management, using language that gives youth ownership. The following tips and activities will build adults as allies who trust youth to lead.
What are the benefits of engaging youth in philanthropy? Young people may bring new ways of thinking to community-centered work, curiosity, and openness to differences. They may also gain skills and knowledge of philanthropy and learn about career opportunities. This document shares benefits to your organization, community, and youth themselves.
Expanding on the lesson about critical conversations, participants explore ways to use their voices for good. The book Say Something by Peter Reynolds encourages readers to find their own way to express their voice - through speaking, poetry, song, and other ways.
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This lesson raises awareness of the different ways mental health may reflect in how we think, feel, and act. We can prioritize mental health, like we do with our physical health. This lesson includes a slide deck with tools for what to do when our mental health needs attention.
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This activity explores the difference between anti-racism, which includes active steps away from injustice, and non-racism, which is a passive description.
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Young people explore demographics and definitions to better understand some of the disabilities of their peers. They discuss how we can support one another's unique expressions of self.
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This toolkit guides youth, educators, group leaders, families, and community groups as they facilitate building inclusive communities and prepare to take action. Contents:
- Current story
- Definitions
- Key questions ...
This resource was developed in collaboration with the Council of Michigan Foundations (CMF) Youth Philanthropy Task Force powered by Michigan youth, CMF members, and nonprofit leaders. For links to all the resources,...