All photographs courtesy of Kids For Peace Through Kids For Peace, youth are driving a global movement of consciousness and kindness, pairing compassion with action — I admit: I am biased. I have been a fan of the organization profiled this month since it was … [Read more...] about Kids For Peace: How a Youth Grassroots Movement Is Shifting Global Consciousness
Leadership & Activism
Social Activism Today: What Happens When Youth and Adults Work Together To Create Change
Photograph by Ben Mater Exploring the generational perspectives of youth and adults on collaborating for social change — I grew up outside of Berkeley in the 1960s, the golden age of Make Love, Not War social activism. Today we are experiencing another pivotal period of … [Read more...] about Social Activism Today: What Happens When Youth and Adults Work Together To Create Change
The C4 Way: Empowering Youth To Be Their Best Selves
Introduction Dear Best Selfers, Young people today are standing up and demanding to be heard as they fight the good fight. By channeling their anger and hopes in proactive and powerful ways, they are showing us how to celebrate and embrace our differences by reminding us how … [Read more...] about The C4 Way: Empowering Youth To Be Their Best Selves
A New World, A New Curriculum: Helping the Next Generation to Live in Light
One teenager’s vision to be the change we want to see in the world — There has been a big discussion on social media lately about Walk Up v. Walk Out. I think we need to do both. As a teenager who has spent the last few years working with other kids to help them deal with … [Read more...] about A New World, A New Curriculum: Helping the Next Generation to Live in Light
Youth Activism | Are You There? Messages From Our Future
Learning from youth activism: 3 case studies Who do you consult for guidance or confirmation to determine that you are on the best path? We may often look inside ourselves, up to a higher power, or to an experienced guru. Have you considered actively listening to the … [Read more...] about Youth Activism | Are You There? Messages From Our Future
