Power Tools

A resource for change makers and hour counters! Look here for tools and tips from Power of the Hour, Get Involved, and Volunteer Canada.

Teens Becoming the Generation of Social Change

Teens Volunteer

The Mackenzie awards celebrate an entire generation of youth that are giving back, donating their time and money, and inspiring others to create change – not just change in a few years – change NOW!

Digital U featured in the Huffington Post!

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The Digital U series is featured in Julia Moulden’s piece entitled “New Radical Revolution: 10 World Changing Ideas”. Moulden’s piece describes Digital U as a “primer for folks who just want to get their feet wet” in the social media world.

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Be a Global Youth Leader Today

‹ Beautifulcity.ca Volunteer Sedina Generation We ›

Lisa Campbell Salazar

At the 2009 aids2031 Young Leaders Summit in Oslo, Norway, Hopes Voice International filmed a short video in partnership with the Royal Palace Norway and aids2031 on why enabling young leadership is crucial for the current and future AIDS response. TakingITGlobal Executive Director Jennifer Corriero joined youth leaders from around the world shared inspiring messages of hope and determination letting the world know what motivates them to get involved.

Interested in learning more about HIV/AIDS and want to take action?  A great place to start is the TIG Xpress HIV/AIDS portal where you can download the Guide to Action, browse photos, and connect with other youth around the world with similar interests. According to TakingITGlobal’s Global Issues HIV/AIDS portal, “Youth are particularly at risk as young people between the ages of 15 to 24 account for more than 40% of new HIV infections. Young women are also more at risk for contracting HIV; three times more likely than males in Sub-Saharan Africa and almost two times more likely in the Caribbean.”  It is vital that youth across the world stand strong together to combat the spread of HIV in communities everywhere.

Looking to join a youth-led organization?  There are a number of groups dedicated to HIV/AIDS that are led by and for youth.  LetsStopAIDS was founded in 2004 by Shamin Mohamed Jr and a small group of high school students looking to take action. LetsStopAIDS now organizes The 24 Hour Wake in an effort to raise awareness in communities across Canada. Also, if you are looking to take action globally check out the Global Youth Coalition on HIV/AIDS for events, resources, e-courses and small grants!

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