Category Archives: Guided by a Cause

Selma to Montgomery March

Watch a video on, and read about, the 1965 Selma to Montgomery voting rights marches.

This Virtual Library in Minecraft Gives a Voice to Censored Journalists

Learn about the brilliant solution Reporters Without Borders found for evading government censorship.

The people helping strangers during the coronavirus pandemic

In challenging times, some people step up to help others, even people they don’t know. Read about some of the lighthearted kindnesses being shared.

12-Year-Old Invents Braille Printer Using Lego Set

Shubham Banerjee, a 12-year-old student from California, used his Legos to invent an inexpensive Braille printer. He is now making the plans available for free so others can build their own printers.

Meet the Hero: Ralph Lazo

Ralph Lazo, a Mexican American, recognized the injustice of Japanese internment during World War II. He voluntarily stood in solidarity with his Japanese friends in their internment camp, leaving a legacy of bravery.

Study: Social Media Helps with Teenage Empathy, Awareness

Social media is a great way to keep up with your family and friends. But a new study shows that it is also a way for you to learn about social causes. Read this article to find out more.

Peace First Prize Rewards Youth Who Are Making a Difference

What is peace in action? Watch a profile of a young peacemaker as he carries out the work of his “Gotta Have Sole” mission. To gain a fresh perspective of what it can mean to be a peacemaker, see who benefits from this youth’s actions and how.

Do Something

Whether it’s disaster relief, anti-bullying, or animal adoption, find a cause that matters to you. What will you do to effect positive change?

This Game Allows You to Plant Trees Around the World Simply By Answering Trivia Questions Correctly

What if you could have fun learning and help the planet by planting trees at the same time? Plant the Peace created a game to let you do just that. Read about the game and plant a tree or two here.

The Teenager Schooling World Leaders on Climate Change

Greta Thunberg has inspired young people worldwide to take action for a better future. Watch the video to learn more about how she is impacting the world in her fight against climate change.

Craig Kielburger: How young people can help to end child labor

Young people have the ability to change the world in large and small ways. Read the article to learn how you can change the world too.

Teen Inventor Alexis Lewis on Youth and the Innovative Spirit

Get inspired by this teenager, who applies her ingenuity to solve practical problems in lifesaving ways.

Civil Rights era activist reflects on struggles, triumphs

The Civil Rights Act was passed in 1964 because thousands of ordinary people bravely protested for equal rights. This report tells the story of one woman who took a stand in her hometown.

Fighting Food Waste in Los Angeles

The non-profit Food Forward is dedicating to minimizing food waste and feeding their community. Watch the video to learn how the organization shares abundance.

Students ‘strike for climate’ across the United States

Read about how students walked out of school to demand a better future for themselves and for future generations.

This 12-year-old girl built a robot that can find microplastics in the ocean

Empowered to tackle a micro problem on a macro scale, this 12-year-old takes on the Earth’s oceans and the plastic within it.

This Tech Nonprofit Is Trying to Help Homeless People Get IDs

Photo IDs are a necessity for many vital services. Unfortunately, the system for obtaining an ID can be difficult for those experiencing homelessness. Read the article to learn how a group of entrepreneurs are using technology to help.

Gitanjali Rao: Finding solutions to real problems

Seventh-grader Gitanjali Rao created a lead-in-water detection tool in response to the Flint water crisis. Watch the videos to learn more about her invention.