Empower yourself in today s highly connected, socially conscious world
as you learn how to wield your passions, digital tools, and the
principles of social entrepreneurship to affect real change in your
schools, communities, and beyond.
At age eleven, Jessica Markowitz learned that girls in Rwanda are
often not allowed to attend school, and Richards Rwanda took shape.
During his sophomore year of high school, Zach Steinfeld put his
love of baking to good use and started the Baking for Breast Cancer
Club.
Do you wish you could make a difference in your community or even
the world? Are you one of the millions of high school teens with a
service-learning requirement? Either way, "Be a Changemaker" will
empower you with the confidence and knowledge you need to affect real
change. You ll find all the tools you need right here through engaging
youth profiles, step-by-step exercises, and practical tips, you can
start making a difference today.
This inspiring guide will teach you how to research ideas, build a
team, recruit supportive adults, fund raise, host events, work the media,
and, most importantly, create lasting positive change. Apply lessons
from the business world to problems that need solving and" "become a
savvy activist with valuable skills that will benefit you for a
lifetime!"
