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Advocacy and Action

Advocating and action go hand in hand. Everyone wants to see change, but it starts with an individual. There is a planning process before the action takes place. But youth and young adults have the strength and capacity to give back for the common good. 

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Resources on Youth Advocacy and Support

Check out resources for those who want to learn about support networks and youth advocacy on the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) webpage. Find information on leadership qualities, self-care, or creating public service announcements (PSAs) for your community. 

Developing an Advocacy Plan

Advocacy plans are outlines to create effective, mission-driven change. Organizing a plan is the first step to be confident in your positive societal impact. Use this step-by-step guide to organize your thoughts and turn them into actions.

Understanding Advocacy and Action

Learning To Give's Advocacy and Action video explains how historical figures like Mahatma Gandhi and Rosa Parks are philanthropists through advocating and action. For example, Gandhi's peaceful protests helped to liberate his home country of India from British rule. Parks' act of nonviolent defiance helped bring national attention to the civil rights movement in America. A philanthropist is not decided by how big your pockets or following is, but by the size of your action to give back to your local, state, national communities. 

Have you ever advocated for a cause? If so, how? Let us know in the comments below! For youth and young adults, ages 13-26, join us on the SPAN Youth Chat on Wednesdays from 3:00 - 3:30 PM. 

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Jeremy Hayer

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Resources on Youth Advocacy and Support: https://www.nacac.org/help/be-a-youth-advocate/resources-on-youth-advocacy-or-support/

Developing an Advocacy Plan: https://www.nacac.org/resource/developing-an-advocacy-plan/

Understanding Advocacy and Action: https://youtu.be/w0BYMqONzgM

Link to SPAN’s website: www.spanadvocacy.org 

Link to SPAN’s Youth in the Know Resource Page: Youth in the Know

We’re here for you! Call SPAN if you need assistance: 1-800-654-7726



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