Sometimes making the world a better place can seem very overwhelming. It is easy to think that problems are too huge to do anything about, especially for kids. Many people are tempted to say, “Oh, well,” and then do nothing. Apathy (when people stop caring about things) is very dangerous. No matter what the issue is, there is always something you can do about it! Time and time again, kids just like you have made big change happen. Change begins with YOU.
If at first you don’t succeed …
Here are some suggestions of ways to take action for justice. Don’t get discouraged if it seems like nothing you do makes a difference. Every single action is a step in the right direction! The most important thing to remember is to be a loving, merciful and just person to the best of your ability.
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Something to quote:
We must be the change we wish to see in the world. – Mahatma Gandhi