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Click here for resources to address each of the UN SDGs

Human Rights

Youth Course in Human Rights Articles

United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights Summary: Youth For Human Rights VideoRead a Simplified Version of The United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights for Teens and Young Adults. Watch Videos and Learn More About the Fundamental Rights and Privileges That Everyone Has For Being Human.

KidsRights ChangemakersThis is the KidsRights Changemakers dev-environment

KidsRights Index - KidsRights FoundationThe KidsRights Index is the first and only global ranking that annually measures how children’s rights are respected worldwide and to what extent countries are committed to improving the rights of children. The KidsRights Index is an initiative of the KidsRights Foundation, in cooperation with Erasmus University Rotterdam: Erasmus School of Economics and the International … Continued

TED Radio HourExploring the biggest questions of our time with the help of the world's greatest thinkers. Host Manoush Zomorodi inspires us to learn more about the world, our communities, and most importantly, ourselves.

Each defender profile below includes a link to the accompanying lesson plan.

UNICEFUNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child

What is the Convention on the Rights of the Child?Find out about the world’s most widely ratified human rights treaty in history

The Art of Life: Dan Eldon in Africa

The International Children's Peace Prize - KidsRights FoundationThe International Children’s Peace Prize is awarded annually to a child who fights courageously for children’s rights. Desmond Tutu announces the winners of the International Children’s Peace Prize 2019 All winners have shown a remarkable commitment to combating problems millions of children face worldwide. The motivation behind the prize is to provide a platform for children … Continued

Amnesty International UKExplore Amnesty International UK's 15,344 photos on Flickr!

We Are All Born FreeWe Are All Born Free is an award-winning book of thirty beautiful illustrations celebrating The Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Perfect for children and adults alike.

Children's human rights | Rights of Children and Young People - The Children and Young People's Commissioner ScotlandChildren's human rights are a list of things that all children and young people need in order to live a safe, healthy and happy life.

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Equity & Social Justice

Rock Your World California | Creative Middle & High School CurriculumRock Your World is a program by the Creative Visions Foundation in Malibu, CA that provides a dynamic, project-based curriculum that engages students in the use of creative media to take action toward issues they care about like Human Rights using creative outlets.

Turning Current Events Instruction Into Social Justice TeachingWhen teaching social justice through current events, consider who your students are, explore opinions and perspective, clarify social justice themes, use interactive technology, and encourage activism.

Education

The Pulitzer Center is committed to building global awareness through education. We work with elementary schools, high schools, and universities to bring pressing international issues, and the journalists who cover them, into the classroom.

Why White Students Need Multicultural and Social Justice EducationSome educators wonder if multicultural and social justice education are relevant if most of your students are white. The answer is yes.

A Collection of Resources for Teaching Social JusticeWant your students to actively engage in addressing inequality? Explore this annotated bibliography of resources for teaching students about social justice.

Activism isn’t just for adults and teens. We need to teach younger kids to be activists, too.If we want our children to grow up to be thoughtful and engaged citizens, we should help them be part of social change now. I grew up petrified of acid rain. The name itself was terrifying, and it …

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Greta Thunberg isn't the only young climate activist you need to knowAutumn Peltier, 'Little Miss Flint,' and Xiye Bastida are just a few who have been advocating for their community and the environment.

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UNSILENCEUnsilence breaks taboos and lifts voices to illuminate stories of human rights and ignite action against injustice.

Classroom ResourcesFrom film kits and lesson plans to the building blocks of a customized Learning Plan—texts, student tasks and teaching strategies—our resources will help you bring relevance, rigor and social emotional learning into your classroom—all for FREE.

Social Justice Resources for TeachersHere's my social justice resources to fire you up and inspire you (as an educator) - podcasts, blog-posts and websites.

Project Implicit investigates thoughts and feelings that are largely outside of active awareness or control. Visit the research or demonstration websites to try out some tests and learn more about the research and yourself!

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Social and Cultural Literacy Resources for Classrooms | Common Sense EducationA best-of-the-best collection of resources for social justice- and equity-focused educators.

Multicultural and Social Justice Books - Social Justice BooksCurated BooklistsTeaching for Change has carefully selected the best multicultural and social justice books for children, YA, and educators on 50+ topics. Reviews of Children's LiteratureCritical reviews of children’s books from a variety of sources, compiled by See What We See. Teaching for Change TitlesTeaching for Change titles including Beyond Heroes and Holidays and Putting the […]

Protest | World news | The Guardian

This page of the Guardian has been tracking protests and social unrest for years. You can scroll down from the most recent, sorted by date. With over 13,000 articles tracking every part of the world, you will find extensive reporting for your class.

Social JusticeSocial Justice at CCS The Children’s Community School is working to promote the values of economic and racial justice. We recognize that there are structural inequalities in our society, which systemically disadvantage people of color, poor people, and people with other marginalized identities. We further recognize that institutions such as schools are complicit in these

AnansesemThe online magazine of Caribbean children's and YA literature

Diverse text options with many focused on social justice.

The Worlds Largest LessonIn September 2015, the United Nations launched the Sustainable Development Goals to end extreme poverty and tackle climate change by 2030. The World's Largest Lesson is for children and their teachers to learn and take action for these Global Goals

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Teaching for ChangeBuilding social justice starting in the classroom.

Educating for Social JusticeLearn how to incorporate social justice in your classroom practices with books, articles, and lesson plans from diverse voices and cultures.

The Best Teacher Resource Sites For Social Justice IssuesSince I spent nineteen years as a community organizer prior to becoming a public school teacher, I feel pretty strongly that one of the key purposes of schools is to help prepare students to partic…

Zinn Education Project: Teaching People's HistoryThe Zinn Education Project promotes and supports the teaching of people’s history in middle and high school classrooms across the country. Based on the lens of history highlighted in Howard Zinn’s best-selling book A People’s History of the United States, the website offers free, downloadable lessons and articles organized by theme, time period, and reading level.

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Teaching for ChangeBuilding social justice starting in the classroom.

How to Teach Social Justice in the Classroom | Resilient EducatorTeaching social justice helps students recognize and respond to societal inequality. Classroom communities of conscience can create positive change.

What are the universal human rights? - Benedetta BertiThe basic idea of human rights is that each one of us, no matter who we are or where we are born, is entitled to the same basic rights and freedoms. That may sound straightforward enough, but it gets incredibly complicated as soon as anyone tries to put the idea into practice. What exactly are the basic human rights? Who gets to pick them? Who enforces them—and how? Benedetta Berti explores the subtleties of human rights.

Teaching ToleranceOur mission is to help teachers and schools educate children and youth to be active participants in a diverse society.

Resources for Educators, Parents & Families

Creating Classrooms for Social JusticeTeach your students about making positive change in the world by connecting with them, discussing real-world problems and multiple perspectives, creating classroom community, and including authentic assessment.

Teaching Social Justice© Justin Skinner | Dreamstime.com - All the children of the World AFTER SCHOOL SPECIAL Dear Mr. Schneider, I attended your elementary School almost thirty...

Being young and making an impactAt 18, Natalie Warne's work with the Invisible Children movement made her a hero for young activists. She uses her inspiring story to remind us that no one is too young to change the world.

Choices ProgramEngaging, inquiry-based history and current issues curriculum, available in digital and print.

LibGuides: Open Access Social Work Resources: Social JusticeFree and open access scholarly resources for social work practitioners during and after their time at Simmons.

Teaching social justice in your classroomSpread the loveSocial justice is about reciprocity between the individual and society. Individuals owe the society in which they live, and the society owes individuals certain benefits. It begs the question, how should opportunity be distributed among everyone? That’s a topic ripe for exploration in classrooms. By teaching social justice in your classroom, you afford your students the opportunity to engage in authentic examination of their world and make positive changes. Your classroom, regardless of the content you teach, can be an incubator for social justice discussions. Classroom opportunities Almost any controversial issue can be an opportunity to discuss and […]

Make Your School Human Rights FriendlyDiscover pathways to making your school more human rights friendly.

Amistad Interactive Curriculum

The Amistad Commission’s goal is to change the landscape for the study of United States and world history by placing Africans and African Americans at the center of the narrative as agents rather than as bystanders or victims who live on the margins of the United States and the world.

Social Justice Lesson Plans

Social Justice Resources

Empathy vs Sympathy

Social Justice Theory meets Practicewww.kzoo.edu/praxis/

Wondering how to talk to children about social identities? Here is a cool way!As a follow up to

Skew The ScriptMake math what it already is: relevant.

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Anti-Racism Resources

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Black Lives Matter Syllabus

Frank Leon Roberts is an educator and political organizer on the frontlines of the contemporary movement for black lives. He is the Founder of Black Lives Matter Syllabus, a public educational curriculum that provides resources for teaching BLM in classroom and community settings.

How racism makes us sickWhy does race matter so profoundly for health? David R. Williams developed a scale to measure the impact of discrimination on well-being, going beyond traditional measures like income and education to reveal how factors like implicit bias, residential segregation and negative stereotypes create and sustain inequality. In this eye-opening talk, Williams presents evidence for how racism is producing a rigged system -- and offers hopeful examples of programs across the US that are working to dismantle discrimination.

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Cult of Pedagogy Racism Resources and Articles

Why We Published The 1619 ProjectThe project puts the consequences of slavery and the contributions of black Americans at the center of our national story.

BLM Instructional LibraryBlack Lives Matter Instructional Library Click on each book to hear a Read-Aloud!

Scaffolded Anti-Racist ResourcesThis is a working document for scaffolding anti-racism resources. The goal is to facilitate growth for white folks to become allies, and eventually accomplices for anti-racist work. These resources have been ordered in an attempt to make them more accessible. We will continue to add resources. UP...

Showing Up for Racial JusticeShowing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ) believes in collective liberation — and that none of us can be free until we end white supremacy. SURJ’s role as part of a multi-racial movement is to undermine white support for white supremacy and to help build a rac

40+ Books for AntiRacist Teachers - White Fragiles Beware! (summer 2020 update) | Culturally Responsive Leadership - Joe TrussYou want to start a book club and talk about race. Don’t let white fragility stop you. I got 40 books for anti-racist educators!

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158 Resources for Understanding Systemic Racism in AmericaThese articles, videos, podcasts and websites from the Smithsonian chronicle the history of anti-black violence and inequality in the United States

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How to deconstruct racism, one headline at a timeBaratunde Thurston explores the phenomenon of white Americans calling the police on black Americans who have committed the crimes of ... eating, walking or generally "living while black." In this profound, thought-provoking and often hilarious talk, he reveals the power of language to change stories of trauma into stories of healing -- while challenging us all to level up.

100 Ways White People Can Make Life Less Frustrating For People of ColorJust a few suggestions to start with.

LessonsOur K-12 curricula provide an understanding of diverse perspectives, strengthen critical thinking skills, challenge the development of emerging biases and build skills and motivation to take action against injustice.

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Anti-Racist Resources from Greater GoodIn response to the killing of unarmed black people by police, we gathered Greater Good pieces that explore our potential to reduce prejudice in society and in ourselves.

21 Anti-Racism Videos To Share With KidsThese videos help to explain complex topics to young audiences.

Don’t Talk about Implicit Bias Without Talking about Structural Racismby Kathleen Osta and Hugh Vasquez, National Equity Project

27 Mistakes White Teachers of Black Students Make and How to Fix ThemA few years back, I was in my room meeting parents during an open house, just days before the school year started. A woman walked

A Look at Implicit Bias and MicroaggressionsA primer on the impact of implicit biases in schools and how they can be expressed by students and faculty.

Your Kids Aren't Too Young to Talk About Race: Resource Roundup — Pretty GoodYour kids aren’t too young to talk about race. Here are a few resources to get your started.

Anti-Racism in the Music ClassroomAnti-Racism in the Music Classroom: An Educational Resource List for Music Teachers Step 1: Listen to Episode 3 of the New York Times’ “1619” podcast for a 35 minute, well-constructed explanation of how American folk music came to be through the development of Blackface minstrel singers. S...

TED Talks to help you understand racism in AmericaThoughtful talks on a deeply complicated issue.

How we can make racism a solvable problem -- and improve policingWhen we define racism as behaviors instead of feelings, we can measure it -- and transform it from an impossible problem into a solvable one, says justice scientist Dr. Phillip Atiba Goff. In an actionable talk, he shares his work at the Center for Policing Equity, an organization that helps police departments diagnose and track racial gaps in policing in order to eliminate them. Learn more about their data-driven approach -- and how you can get involved with the work that still needs to be done. (This ambitious plan is part of the Audacious Project, TED's initiative to inspire and fund global change.)

Anti-Racism Resources for Kids & FamiliesThis moment of amplified, collective pain highlights the urgent need for families to have crucial conversations about racism, racial inequity and the work of challenging personal, institutional and structural racism. On this page you will find anti-racism resources developed by Denver Public Library's Read. Awareness. Dialogue. Action. (R.A.D.A.) book discussion group to support conversations about racial justice with children, as well to learn and reflect on your own. Stay tuned for additional resources coming soon. Click a link below or scroll down to browse selected recommendations for kids. Anti-Racism eBooks for Kids eBooks for Adults Books for Younger Kids (printable PDF) Books for Older Kids (printable PDF) Tips for Talking with Kids About Race (printable PDF) Resources about Systemic Racism (printable PDF) Resources about Children's Media & Current Events (printable PDF) Anti-Racism eBooks from Denver Public Schools (available with DPS login)

A Guide to Equity and Antiracism for EducatorsTeachers shaken by recent events and wondering how to work for change in our society and schools can start with these lesson plans, videos, and other resources.

Challenge IslamophobiaThe Challenge Islamophobia Project offers lessons and resources to teach all of us to rethink what we know about the history of Muslims in the U.S.

30 books to help you talk to your kids about racismalking to your kids about racism can be tough. Here are some books to help get them thinking about it.

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Visit the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture!

Oregon Experience | Portland Civil Rights: Lift Ev'ry Voice | Season 9 | Episode 903Explores Portland's African American history during the 1960s,'70s and early '80s.

Fannie Lou Hamer: Stand UpCivil rights hero Fannie Lou Hamer is remembered by those who joined her in the struggle.

Race and Cultural Diversity in American Life and HistoryOffered by University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Learners will deepen their understanding and appreciation of ways in which race, ethnicity and cultural diversity have shaped American institutions, ideology, law, and social relationships from the colonial era to the present. Race and ethnicity are ideological and cultural categories that include all groups and individuals. Hence, this course is designed in significant part to take a broad look at the ideology of race and cultural diversity in America’s past and present. The primary focus is on the historical and social relationships among European Americans, Native Americans, African Americans, Latino/as, and Asian/Pacific Americans. Issues of race and ethnicity are examined across different ethno-cultural traditions in order to interweave diverse experiences into a larger synthesis of the meaning of race and ethnicity in American life. In this course, we conceive of “race” and “diversity” as references to the entire American population, even as we recognize that different groups have unique historical experiences resulting in distinctive and even fundamental cultural differences. We treat race and ethnicity as dynamic, complex ideological and cultural processes that shape all social institutions, belief systems, inter-group relationships, and individual experiences.

Honoring Black Lives Virtual Library

Extensive list of resources for different ways of engaging anti-racist thinking personally and in the classroom.

obama.org"I'm asking you to believe. Not in my ability to create change—but in yours." President Barack Obama

8 TED Talks on the link between health and racismLearn about the detrimental (and even deadly) impact racism has on our minds and bodies — and what society can do to heal and support the wellbeing of all.

Dr. Ibram X. Kendi writes about ending racism in all its forms.www.ted.com/speakers/ibram_kendi

“We live with the legacy of slavery”Public-interest lawyer Bryan Stevenson delivered the remarks below at TED2016, following a talk by architect Michael Murphy (TED Talk: Architecture that’s built to heal), who is designing The Memor…

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Books and Resources to Help You Raise Anti-Racist Children | BrightlyIt’s never too early to talk to children about race. At Brightly, we're committed to helping you raise kids that are not only "not racist," but who are actively "anti-racist."

A reading list on issues of raceHarvard faculty offer recommendations of books on race everyone should read.

Building Student Understanding Across Racial DifferencesA partnership between an all-black class in Memphis, Tennessee, and an all-white class in rural New Jersey has helped students bridge racial and cultural divides.

Black Lives Matter: An Open Letter to the AISB Community - The BiteDear AISB students, parents, and teachers, Even though I technically graduated from AISB on Saturday, and was free to walk away, to stop working, stop writing, I felt the need to say something other than “farewell and good luck” via Zoom. With protests going on all around the globe, tensions growing, Black people in constant […]

Affirming Black Lives in School: Teachers, Administrators, StudentsAffirming Black Lives in School: Teachers, Administrators, Students 🔖NOTE: We recommend bookmarking this doc as it contains an ever-growing number of racial justice resources (150+). Why did we create this document? We created this document with an understanding that racism has deep, tangled ...

Slavery by Another Name | PBSSLAVERY BY ANOTHER NAME is a 90-minute documentary that challenges the belief that slavery ended with the Civil War.

Visit the PBS Site for the film and interactive activities and resources.

An online course: How have U.S. laws, starting with Constitution, its amendments, and Supreme Court cases, impacted the history and lives of black Americans?www.izzit.org/courses/detail.php?course=constitution_black_history

From Slavery to Freedom in Colonial Times | PBS LearningMediaIn this blended lesson supporting literacy skills, students learn the story of Venture Smith, an African boy who was enslaved and brought to America in 1737. Students develop their literacy skills as they explore a social studies focus on differences between slavery in the North and South as they learn about Smith’s journey from slavery to freedom. During this process, they read informational text, learn and practice vocabulary words, and explore content through videos and interactive activities. This resource is part of the Inspiring Middle School Literacy Collection. Students need to be signed in to complete this lesson. Go to "About This Activity" in "Support Materials" below or click here.

Institutionalized Racism: A Syllabus | JSTOR DailyHow can we help students understand George Floyd's death in the context of institutionalized racism?

Anti-racism resources for white peopleThis document is intended to serve as a resource to white people and parents to deepen our anti-racism work. If you haven’t engaged in anti-racism work in the past, start now. Feel free to circulate this document on social media and with your friends, family, and colleagues. Here is a shorte...

How Systemic Racism Infiltrates EducationGetting a good education has proven to be one of the best ways to start on the road to success. But people of color face roadblocks to advancement that most whites never think, or worry, about.

The danger of a single storyOur lives, our cultures, are composed of many overlapping stories. Novelist Chimamanda Adichie tells the story of how she found her authentic cultural voice -- and warns that if we hear only a single story about another person or country, we risk a critical misunderstanding.

We need to address the real roots of racial violence"Why does the killing of unarmed blacks continue to happen?" asks political scientist Megan Ming Francis. She makes an urgent case for a new approach to these tragic deaths, explaining that we need to look at the deeper causes of systemic racism rather than settle for easy fixes.

Anti-Racism For Kids 101: Starting To Talk About Race - Books For LittlesBooks to help kids to unpack racial bias so they can hear how ridiculous it sounds, think about where it comes from, and realize how it develops.

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Talking to Young Children About Race and Antiracism - Arapahoe LibrariesTalking to Young Children About Race and Antiracism by ArapahoeMary - a staff-created list : Here are some resources and books to aid parents in talking to their young children about race and antiracism. This list is by no means exhaustive; the resources at the bottom have additional important titles and ideas.

Anti-Bias Education - Teaching for ChangeAnti-bias curriculum is an approach to early childhood education that sets forth values-based principles and methodology in support of respecting and embracing differences and acting against bias and unfairness. Anti-bias teaching requires critical thinking and problem solving by both children and adults. The overarching goal is creating a climate of positive self and group identity …

Anti-Racism Resources for Asian AmericansESSENTIAL ANTI-RACISM RESOURCES FOR ASIAN PEOPLE IN AMERICA This document is intended to serve as a resource to Asian people and parents to deepen our anti-racism work. If you haven’t engaged in anti-racism work in the past, start now. Feel free to circulate this document on social media and wit...

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Explore iconic places in African American History

Civil Rights Movement The civil rights movement was a struggle for social justice that took place mainly during the 1950s and 1960s for black Americans to gain equal rights under

4 Ways Racial Inequity Harms American Schoolchildren The country's racial justice problems aren't limited to policing — U.S. schools also struggle with inequity and implicit bias.

The Underground Railroad: Escape From Slavery | ScholasticWith this interactive slideshow, students follow the path of a slave in 1860 as he travels the Underground Railroad to freedom.

Anti-Racism ResourcesA curated set of resources intended for Secondary, Middle and High School Educators

Slavery, emancipation, repressed black and indigenousMade with Padlet

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How Ibram X. Kendi's Definition of Antiracism Applies to Schools | KQEDIbram X. Kendi urges every American, including teachers, to think about how they can be antiracist in their ideas, actions and advocacy for policies.

The symbols of systemic racism -- and how to take away their powerMultidisciplinary artist and TED Fellow Paul Rucker is unstitching the legacy of systemic racism in the United States. A collector of artifacts connected to the history of slavery -- from branding irons and shackles to postcards depicting lynchings -- Rucker couldn't find an undamaged Ku Klux Klan robe for his collection, so he began making his own. The result: striking garments in non-traditional fabrics like kente cloth, camouflage and silk that confront the normalization of systemic racism in the US. "If we as a people collectively look at these objects and realize that they are part of our history, we can find a way to where they have no more power over us," Rucker says. (This talk contains graphic images.)

These Books Can Help You Explain Racism and Protest to Your KidsThe conversation about race needs to start early and keep happening.

Do the work: an anti-racist reading list | Layla F SaadWhat will happen after this news cycle is over and social media posts about diversity die down? Layla F Saad chooses books to fortify a long-term struggle

Resources for Justice and PeaceStructural and systemic racism, white supremacy: these are heavy, thick, ubiquitous, like the tule fog we have out here in California…

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About - Black Lives Matter Week of Action In Schools — D.C. Area Educators for Social JusticeThe goal of the Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action is to spark an ongoing movement of critical reflection and honest conversations in school communities for people of all ages to engage with critical issues of social justice.

Free Resources for Supporting Antiracist Education - BrainPOPBrainPOP is committed to combating racism by creating content that examines the long and painful history of race in America.

PACT Black Lives Matter Resources

Visualizing Emancipation Project - Interactive Timeline and Maps

A Century of Change | A Century of Change | Negro League Centennial CelebrationMore than just the game of baseball, the Negro League changed our country.

From Freedom Rides to Ferguson: Narratives of Nonviolence in the American Civil Rights MovementOffered by Emory University. The Modern Civil Rights Movement is a significant landmark in United States history. This movement was a struggle for human rights directly challenging the nation to extend its democratic principles to African Americans and all peoples. This course sheds light on the often overlooked strategic planning that supported the direction of the events and is told by a voice intimately involved in the organization of movement—Dr. Bernard LaFayette, Jr. Topics include the history of the campaigns, the different coalitions and groups, philosophy and methods of nonviolent direct action, and the contemporary application of nonviolent conflict transformation. The course hosts several guest speakers, including Andrew Young, Reverend C.T. Vivian, Henry "Hank" Thomas, and Constance Curry. Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to: ● Discuss the contributions and involvement of civil rights activists and leaders in the Civil Rights Movement (CRM) campaigns in the United States. ● Examine the chronology and phases of the Movement and CRM campaigns. ● Recognize and characterize the diverse activist groups involved in the CRM. ● Discuss Martin Luther King Jr.’s philosophy of nonviolence from a historical perspective. ● List and define the principles and strategies of nonviolence. ● Examine organizational and social change applications related to nonviolence. ● Identify the role of nonviolence in modern activism along with additional resources to broaden knowledge of principles of nonviolence. ● Recognize the application of nonviolence theories to activism, current issues, and everyday life.

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Diversity

Diverse BookFinder | Identify & Explore Multicultural Picture BooksAre you looking for multicultural children's books? We've got you covered! You can search our circulating collection of picture books (2002-present), explore our quick lists, then borrow our books from your own library through interlibrary loan. We believe that too many children are left out of mainstream picture books, so we research who is currently included — and how — to spark conversation and change. Visit our site to learn more about our work.

Color blind or color brave?The subject of race can be very touchy. As finance executive Mellody Hobson says, it's a "conversational third rail." But, she says, that's exactly why we need to start talking about it. In this engaging, persuasive talk, Hobson makes the case that speaking openly about race — and particularly about diversity in hiring -- makes for better businesses and a better society.

I'm Your Neighbor Books: Immigration Children's Literature

Oyez!Books Store HomeOyez!Books is a Malaysian publisher and online bookstore specializing in children's books from Malaysia and Asia. Discover unique and award winning children's books and literature with multi cultural themes for all ages.

Rich in ColorReading & Reviewing Diverse YA Books

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It's (past) time to appreciate cultural diversityWith tart humor, Hayley Yeates makes the case that investing in cultural diversity is just as important as fostering gender diversity.

Black Joy Booklist for Children and Young Adults | The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County

Hijabi LibrariansWe've got it covered.

Text about everyone, for everyone. Wide range of diverse resources.

20 Children’s Books to Help Foster Conversations on RaceFeaturing books for kids of all ages, from toddlers to middle graders.

New Multicultural Titles to Add to Your ShelfBooks that will add diversity to your bookshelf and fill you will good quality stories.

Diversity Collaborative - Diversity in International Education | ISSThis cross-organization task force connects educational professionals from around the world to create lasting change. See how you can make a difference today.

Are Your Diversity Strategies Missing the Mark? Nine Ways to Get it RightThese tips will help you improve your practice and avoid some of the faux pas that come with teaching students who look, think, or opine differently than you.

SearchDesigned to help readers develop a critical eye about representations of American Indians in children's and young adult books

Disability in Kidlit is dedicated to discussing the portrayal of disability in middle grade and young adult literature. We publish articles, reviews, interviews, and discussions examining this topic from various angles—and always from the disabled perspective.

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Because several folks keep asking for a reading list for childrenBecause several folks keep asking for a reading list for children (0-12) #BlackLivesMatter ;-) ✊🏽✊🏿 Compiled by Sujei Lugo Vázquez (@sujeilugo) + Alia Jones (@readitrealgood) [Last updated: June 5, 2020] Blackness/Ancestors/Elders The Undefeated by Kwame Alexander; illustrated by Kadir N...

Parents for Diversity | Ottawa | Equity in EducationWe are a collective of parents committed to achieving inclusive and non-discriminatory learning environments that allow children to fulfill their true potential in this world. We advocate for schools and families to promote diversity and inclusion and to take meaningful steps to address and eradicate discrimination

EmbraceRaceEmbraceRace fights systemic racism by supporting parents to raise children who are brave, informed and thoughtful about race. Join the movement!

About the Brown Bookshelf - The Brown BookshelfThe Brown Bookshelf is designed to push awareness of the myriad Black voices writing for young readers. Our flagship initiative is 28 Days Later, a month-long showcase of the best in Picture Books, Middle Grade, and Young Adult novels written and illustrated by Black creators. You can read more about the members of The Brown Bookshelf [ Read the full article... ]

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Fund for Intercultural Education - Fundacja Edukacji Międzykulturowej

Intercultural education

As an overarching aim of our Fund we see popularization of knowledge concerning various cultures and societies, including Polish traditional culture. We organize classes for children, workshops for teenagers and young adults, and courses for teachers. We prepare photo exhibitions and educational support materials. Some of them are available for download from our website: www.miedzykulturowa.org.pl . One can find there coloring books, board games, puzzles, crosswords, and brainteasers for children, as well as articles and photo reportages for adults. There are also educational kits for teachers, carefully prepared to facilitate their work in class.

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LGBTQ & Allyship

Home » Teaching LGBTQ HistoryFAIR – ACCURATE – INCLUSIVE – RESPECTFUL This website is dedicated to “Teaching LGBTQ History” which primarily focuses on providing resources and materials that fulfill the requirements put forth by the FAIR Education Act with regards to LGBTQ history. As Tom Adams, Deputy Superintendent of the California Department of Education once stated, “These standards are … Continue reading "Home"

LGBTQ History

LGBT Pride Month | JUNEFor LGBT Pride Month we shine a light on LGBT heroes who have shaped culture. Historically, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month (LGBT Pride Month) was established to honor the 1969 Stonewall riots in Greenwich Village, NY.

LGBTQ YouthAmong adolescents ages 18-19, just under eight percent of females and just under three percent of males identify as homosexual or bisexual.

How to Support LGBT Teens - Paradigm MalibuThis article will discuss how you can support your LGBT teen as well as yourself when your adolescent struggles with gender-related issues

LGBT Teens, Bullying, and Suicide | Child Mind InstituteWith the recent rash of LGBT Teens dealing with issues such as bullying and suicide its important to look at the internal and external issues at play.

LGBTQ Nation articles, photos and commentary tagged LGBTQ teens - The Most Followed LGBTQ News Sourcewww.lgbtqnation.com/tag/lgbt-teens/

GLBT NATIONAL HELP CENTERPhone, chat, email support, resources, and help for the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community

The Trevor Project — Saving Young LGBTQ LivesA national 24-hour, toll free confidential suicide hotline for LGBTQ youth.

OutRight Action InternationalGlobal LGBT Human Rights

Educator Resources

GLSEN’s education team has created educator guides for each of our days of action, along with other resources for increasing LGBTQ visibility and affirmation in any curriculum. While GLSEN celebrates these days of action nationally at specific times during the year, all of our lessons, resources, and activities found here can be implemented at any time.

Making School a Safe Place for LGBTQ StudentsDiscrimination and harassment are still a daily reality for many LGBTQ students. Here are some things teachers can do to change that.

7 TED Talks celebrate that love is loveThese moving, personal talks share stories of love and commitment in the LGBTQ community.

High School Lesson Plans: General LGBTQ » Teaching LGBTQ HistoryThis collection of lesson plans is for California High School students, grades 9-12th.

Lesson Plans To Support LGBTQ Inclusive Elementary Schools | Welcoming SchoolsThese lesson plans go with books to make your school more LGBTQ inclusive through reading. All HRC Welcoming Schools lessons are aligned with the Common Core Standards.

Lesson activities and assemblies | LGBT Youth ScotlandYour journey to LGBT inclusion

How uncomfortable conversations can save livesGrowing up as a gay teen in Northern Ireland, Lyra McKee had her share of disagreements with the Church and, as a journalist in her 20s, found herself estranged from religious institutions. It wasn't until 2017 and an unexpected conversation about LGBTQ rights in an Orlando mosque that she found herself reckoning with the influence of religion on marginalized lives. "I realized that I couldn't run away from religion anymore because religion shapes how LGBT people are treated in the world," she says. In this hopeful talk, she points out plentiful evidence that religious institutions are capable of embracing LGBTQ rights and that the process begins with having that first difficult conversation.

LGBT Understanding

Unheard Voices: Stories of LGBT HistoryAn oral history and curriculum project that will help educators to integrate LGBT history, people and issues into their instructional programs.

LGBT Resources and clips

Supporting LGBTIQA+ studentsSupport the inclusion and wellbeing of students who identify as sex, gender, or sexuality diverse (SGSD).

This is what LGBT life is like around the worldAs a gay couple in San Francisco, Jenni Chang and Lisa Dazols had a relatively easy time living the way they wanted. But outside the bubble of the Bay Area, what was life like for people still lacking basic rights? They set off on a world tour in search of "Supergays," LGBT people who were doing something extraordinary in the world. In 15 countries across Africa, Asia and South America -- from India, recently home to the world's first openly gay prince, to Argentina, the first country in Latin America to grant marriage equality -- they found the inspiring stories and the courageous, resilient and proud Supergays they had been looking for.

Celebrating Pride Month: Free Lesson Plans, Resources and Activities #7 Collection of the Decade Celebrating pride in your classroom? Learn how you can support LGBTQ students and engage in meaningful advocacy with these free lesson plans, activities and resources.

For Educators: Supporting LGBTQIA Youth Resource List — Making Caring CommonHow can educators support LGBTQIA-identifying middle and high school students and create more inclusive school communities? The list below offers a sample of resources and links to websites for teachers and their students. Making Caring Common (MCC), a project of the Harvard Graduate School of Edu

The Queer DictionaryDe-mystifying the language of LGBT+ culture.

Collection of LGBTQ Resources from around the Web

7 TED Talks on the gender spectrumThese talks break down what it means to live outside society’s traditional (and outdated) understanding of gender.

LGBT lessons | WeTeachNYCThese lessons are designed to raise awareness about LGBT issues, improve school climate and encourage ally behavior.

LGBTQ History and Why It MattersStudents learn about two millennia of LGBTQ history and reflect on how that history is represented in their textbooks and curricula.

Lesson Plans For Your Gay Straight Alliance, Diversity Club, Or Other School Group

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Refugee or War Affected Citizens

What does it mean to be a refugee?About 60 million people around the globe have been forced to leave their homes to escape war, violence and persecution. The majority have become Internally Displaced Persons, meaning they fled their homes but are still in their own countries. Others, referred to as refugees, sought shelter outside their own country. But what does that term really mean? Benedetta Berti and Evelien Borgman explain. [Directed by Biljana Labovic, narrated by Susan Zimmerman, music by David Obuchowski and Peter Linder].

The Journey of a Refugee – Teacher-Created Lesson Plan | Common Sense EducationCheck out this lesson from a classroom teacher who uses Common Sense Education. It's part of a huge library of lessons that span grades K–12 and every school subject.

War and Migration In 2015, nearly 60 million individuals were displaced worldwide as a result of persecution,war,and human rights violations. These lessons and resources provide background in the displacement of populations as a result of conflict in the Middle East.

Exploring Refugees and Asylum Seekers | AFS-USAThis intercultural education lesson is aimed at spreading awareness on refugees and asylum seekers. Students will gain an understanding of what it means to be a refugee in the 21st century, explore refugees in the resettlement process, and learn about different organizations that work with refugees.

NaTakallamLearn a language. Change a life. NaTakallam offers award-winning, high-quality language services and courses delivered by refugees, for all levels in Arabic, French, Persian and Spanish.

British Red Cross teaching resources: Refugees and migrationExplore free teaching resources about refugees and migration. Learners develop mutual respect, empathy and understanding, ideal for PSHE and Citizenship.

The Refugee ProjectThe Refugee Project by Hyperakt and Ekene Ijeoma, visualizes UNHCR refugee data and UN population data to tell the stories of refugee movements from 1975 to 2016.

World Refugee Day Lesson Plan for TeachersWorld Refugee Day, June 20th, commemorates the strength, courage and perserverance of forcibly displaced refugees around the world. According to UNHCR, there are 68.5 milion forcibly displaced people. 25 million are refugees.

Nation of the Displaced

Lifeboat: On the Front Lines of the Refugee CrisisInside a rescue mission off the coast of Libya where volunteers pick up refugees fleeing Africa and the Middle East.

Refugees welcomeNot since World War II have so many people been forcibly displaced by war and persecution. Talks on why it's important to help refugees thrive, and personal stories of starting over.

Our refugee system is failing. Here's how we can fix itA million refugees arrived in Europe this year, says Alexander Betts, and "our response, frankly, has been pathetic." Betts studies forced migration, the impossible choice for families between the camps, urban poverty and dangerous illegal journeys to safety. In this insightful talk, he offers four ways to change the way we treat refugees, so they can make an immediate contribution to their new homes. "There's nothing inevitable about refugees being a cost," Betts says. "They're human beings with skills, talents, aspirations, with the ability to make contributions -- if we let them."

Teaching about the Refugee Crisis and Making a DifferenceTeaching About the Syrian Refugee Crisis A zero-prep, Common Core-friendly, interactive lesson guide; made by teachers, for teachers; ready for class today! Help your students...

Integrating the Refugee Crisis into Your Curriculum | PBS EducationYour source for teaching inspiration, blogs, and online professional events.

Text to Text: Comparing Jewish Refugees of the 1930s With Syrian Refugees TodayWe pair a Times article about the historical resonance of Europe’s refugee crisis with an excerpt from “Defying the Nazis” that chronicles one American couple’s relief and rescue mission in 1939.

Refugees InternationalRefugees International advocates for lifesaving assistance and protection for displaced people and promotes solutions to displacement crises. We do not accept any government or UN funding, ensuring the independence and credibility of our work.

Lesson plan and activities to accompany the book.

War and what comes afterClemantine Wamariya was six years old when the Rwandan Civil War forced her and her sister to flee their home in Kigali, leaving their parents and everything they knew behind. In this deeply personal talk, she tells the story of how she became a refugee, living in camps in seven countries over the next six years -- and how she's tried to make sense of what came after.

Refugee Stories: Mapping a Crisis - The Choices ProgramNew update: December 2019. Students gain an understanding of the current refugee crisis by mapping data and exploring personal accounts of refugees.

Migration and Refugees Lesson PlansThe following lesson plans for middle school teachers, high school teachers and college professors introduce reporting connected to migration and the experiences of refugees.

8 educational resources to better understand the refugee crisisThe world refugee crisis has led civil society to mobilise, and initiatives calling for greater support to refugees have multiplied across countries. But at the same time, there have been increasing demands, especially from schools on how to work on this issue, asking how to discuss it with young people, or with students.

Refugee Crisis in Europe: How Should the World Respond?Students have the opportunity to learn about the refugee crisis through reading and viewing photographic images and exploring what nations around the world are doing in response to the crisis and what they can do to help.

International Organization for MigrationEstablished in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners.

Four Lessons from the Amplify Refugee Education ChallengeDesign principles when developing educational programs in refugee contexts.

How to Help Refugees — Aid, Relief and Donations | USA for UNHCRUSA for UNHCR helps to save, protect and rebuild the lives of millions of refugees. Learn how you can help.

How do we tackle the root causes of displacement?

The fundamental right to seek asylumRefugee and immigrants rights attorney Melanie Nezer shares an urgently needed historical perspective on the crisis at the southern US border, showing how citizens can hold their governments accountable for protecting the vulnerable. "A country shows strength through compassion and pragmatism, not through force and through fear," she says.

Teaching about refugeesWith forced displacement reaching historic levels, schools all over the world are welcoming increasing numbers of refugee children. Teachers are facing

Understanding the Global Refugee CrisisStudents use videos and readings featuring US Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power to develop a historical and human understanding of today’s global refugee crisis.

Refugee Discussion Guide | ScholasticUse these discussion questions and pre-reading and post-reading activities to teach with Alan Gratz's Refugee.

Lesson Plan: The Global Refugee Crisis: A Community Responds | 4.1 Miles | POV | PBSIn this lesson, students will learn about the global refugee crisis and how to be apart of a community that responds.

Lessons from Germany's Refugee Crisis: Integration, Costs, and BenefitsWhat are the short- and long-term impacts of Germany's refugee integration efforts? Learn about successes, challenges, and projected economic gains.

National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights

Siege Warfare and the Starvation of Civilians as a Weapon of War and War Crime - Just Security“Let me be clear: The use of starvation as a weapon of war is a war crime.” These are the words of UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon, uttered in connection with the starvation of civilians in rebel-held Madaya, a suburb of Damascus encircled by forces, including Hezbollah, loyal to the Assad government. His condemnation of …

Introduction - Refugee PhrasebookWelcome to Refugee Phrasebook: Together we are building an open collection of useful words and phrases for refugees who just arrived. The Refugee Phrasebook is a multilingual tool that provides basic useful vocabulary related to the most common immediate needs. The project is coordinated by the Initiative “Refugee Phrasebook“, a collective of volunteers based in Berlin and all around the world. Local […]

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Child Labor & Child Slavery

Cambodia's Orphan Business: The Dark Side of 'Voluntourism'Tourists volunteering in Cambodian orphanages may be unwittingly fuelling an industry that exploits children for profit.

Children for Sale: The Fight Against Child Trafficking in IndiaWe investigate child trafficking in India, where millions of children and teenagers are forced into labour.

Child Labor | Stanford History Education Group

Child Labor in America Lesson Plans

Lesson Plans — Modern Slavery LessonsLesson Plans

eLearning tools on child labour

The courses are designed to help to better understand what child labour is and the key role ILO stakeholders can play.

The content is presented on dynamic screens with interactive tests and exercises. They are free of charge and can be completed anywhere and at one's own pace. User can interrupt going through the modules at any time, and later continue from where one stopped last time (if using the same computer). Inputs to assignments are automatically saved and kept confidential, and can be printed.

Kailash Satyarthi: Saving India's child slavesThe Nobel Peace laureate discusses child slavery in India and beyond, and what can be done to eradicate it.

Why Is It Illegal to Sell People?: Examining Human Rights and Modern-Slavery | PBS LearningMediaThis lesson plan uses the documentary film The Storm Makers to provide students with an opportunity to reflect on the causes and consequences of human trafficking.

Lesson Plan: Child labor in Burkina Faso | Lesson Plan | PBS NewsHour ExtraNews for Students and Teacher Resources 6-12 Grade Level

Lesson Plans

Campaigns | International Initiative to End Child Labor | United StatesHelp us continue to form and work on existing campaigns to spread awareness about child labor by supporting us or giving us ideas for new campaigns!

Thousands of child slaves are risking their lives on Ghana’s Lake Volta. cnn.com/troubledwatersSold by their parents, around 20,000 children work on the lake, enslaved by the fishermen they call 'master'.

‎Sweat & Toil‎Sweat & Toil: Global Child Labor and Forced Labor is a comprehensive resource developed by the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) documenting child labor and forced labor worldwide. Data and research in this app are taken from USDOL’s three flagship reports: Findings on the Worst Forms of Child Labor;…

World Day Against Human Trafficking: Must-Watch DocumentariesSpeaking to both the victims and perpetrators of a multibillion-dollar industry that capitalises on human lives.

Fighting Slavery From Space101 East shows how space technology is helping uncover modern slavery and free bonded workers.

What Is Child Labor?Students commemorate Labor Day by learning the meaning of child labor. Then, they learn ways that they can take action to fight it.

Child Labor Lesson Plan

Photos that bear witness to modern slaveryPhotographer Lisa Kristine travels the world documenting the unbearably harsh realities of modern-day slavery. She shares hauntingly beautiful images -- miners in the Congo, bricklayers in Nepal -- that illuminate the plight of the 27 million souls enslaved worldwide.

Slave Free Buying - End Slavery NowJoin the movement to end slavery. Discover resources on how to fight modern-day slavery and human trafficking. Let us help you find your role in ending slavery.

List of Goods Produced by Child Labor or Forced Labor

Sweat & Toil - Apps on Google PlaySweat & Toil: Child Labor, Forced Labor, and Human Trafficking Around the World is a comprehensive resource developed by the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) documenting child labor and forced labor worldwide. Data and research in this app are taken from USDOL’s three flagship reports: Findings on the Worst Forms of Child Labor; List of Goods Produced by Child Labor or Forced Labor; and List of Products Produced by Forced or Indentured Child Labor. This app fits these three information-packed reports the size of a phone book in the palm of your hand. With this app you can: • Check countries’ efforts to eliminate child labor • Find child labor data • Browse goods produced with child labor or forced labor • Review laws and ratifications • See what governments can to do end child labor Using this app can be a starting point to empower yourself with knowledge about child labor or forced labor around the world. Anyone with an interest in these issues – governments, businesses, academics, civil society, consumers – can use it as a source of information to begin asking questions, taking action, and demanding change.

Understanding Modern Day Slavery

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Service Learning Through Action

Service related topics and places you can create projects to support or use for ideas for your own projects!

Service learningWhat is service-learning?

Here's Where You Can Donate to Help Protests Against Police BrutalityBail funds, legal aid, and other organizations working to help activists seeking justice for George Floyd and other victims of police violence

Ideas to Help Immigrants and Refugees ASAPFollowing the Trump Administration’s order last week to temporarily halt the U.S. refugee resettlement program and block people from a handful of countries from entering the United States at …

Thaki is a registered charity that helps refugee children who are missing out on their education

Our aim is to help refugees to build and expand their qualification as software developers and provide them with valuable skills that will improve their chances on the labour market.

Rumie Initiative Learning isn't always easy. It can be costly, hard to access, and time-consuming. As a result, millions of people around the world never get a fair chance to reach their true potential. @media only screen and ...

Service Learning ToolkitService learning combines learning goals with actions that benefit individuals or communities. This Toolkit supports planning and implementation of service learning opportunities for students, communities, and families.

Climate Action ProjectThe Climate Action Project is launched in October involving 10 million students and teachers.

Rock Your Rights | Rock Your WorldAt Rock Your World, we are responding by amplifying your voices and encouraging you to use creativity and the power of media, arts, drama, music and technology to join the national movement. #ActNow - learn more and connect to this growing, youth-led human rights movement.

Can't Wait To LearnWar Child empowers children and young people in conflict areas by providing psychosocial support, stimulating education and protecting children from the effects of war.

Service and the UN SDGsMYP5 Preparation and Review for the DP, CAS, ENG A&B, & EE - Student Resource Platform

Full MYP5 Unit for a Student Self Study on the UN SDGs

Libraries Without BordersCreating the innovative and open library of the 21st century, BSF is dedicated to the education and information of those who are most vulnerable.

Instant Network Schools

Technology and Resources for Refugees | Microsoft PhilanthropiesProving free technical training resources, discover how Microsoft supports humanitarian organizations deliver IT skills and education to refugees

National Geographic Learning FrameworkNational Geographic has created a learning framework as a foundation and set of supporting guidelines to inform our work.

Crash Course Playlist: Activism

Take up a Passion Project and Change the World Like These People Did Across History

Climate Action Project

The Teacher's Guide to Service Learning [+ 5 Examples] | Prodigy Math BlogUse this guide to help you start a service learning program for your classroom. Includes definition, outline and examples.

Refugee Resettlement Services, Chicago IL - RefugeeOneRefugeeOne creates opportunity for refugees fleeing war, terror, and persecution to build new lives of safety, dignity, and self-reliance.

UNICEF Kid Power - Get Active. Save Lives.UNICEF Kid Power empowers kids to save lives by connecting their everyday activity—like moving or learning—to real-world impact. Free for all educators!

Compassionate Leadership Through Service Learning with Jane Goodall and Roots & ShootsOffered by University of Colorado Boulder. Join us for an action-oriented online teacher professional development course! This course will teach participants how to identify and implement a local service-learning campaign using the Roots & Shoots program model. The service learning curriculum equips participants with teacher resources to discover the differences between service-learning and community service, and apply the Roots & Shoots model to help youth have a voice in identifying and addressing needs in their community. At Roots & Shoots, our goal is to develop compassionate leaders to make the world a better place for people, other animals and the environment. Help us achieve that goal! Complete the course and mentor young people to lead change in their communities using community mapping, collaborating with stakeholders, and designing practical solutions in the form of campaigns. Connect young people to Dr. Jane Goodall’s message of hope while facilitating a sense of empowerment that comes from helping others!

Re:CodedRe:Coded is a non-profit organization providing free coding bootcamps and digital skills training to local and conflict-affected youths in Turkey, Iraq and Yemen.

Aliim is a non-profit organization whose mission is to leverage technology and mentors to provide refugees and marginalized youth access to safe, quality, and relevant education