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Durham, United States

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Stand Up! is a Social Justice Coalition launched with the objective of empowering teens to rise above witnessing the world from afar. We hope to become a place where the younger generation of the world can become directly active in current (local and foreign) affairs- through intellectual, poignant discussions, petition writing campaigns to politicians, monthy newsletters, regular fundraisers and forums. We are in the process of forming this organization out of frustration for the patronizing perspective that many adults have taken when interacting with teens interested in social justice, human rights, and politics. But we also have confidence in the power and potent that young voices and opinions could have when collaborated.

We ARE NOT here to have a bake sale then walk away, nor are we here to half- heartedly throw money at a cause or organization. We are here to be committedly passionate about the world not only because we feel inspired to and obligated to but because we ARE the world.

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  • เพิ่งเริ่มทำโครงการแล้ว 12 เดือน และต้องการคำแนะนำ
  • In the next year, we hope to hold regular stimulating meetings, at least 4 fundraisers, publish a monthly newsletter and, on youth action day, hold a Teen Peace March with young guest speakers and various educational booths concerning differnt social justice issues.

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สิทธิมนุษยชน, ประเด็นปัญหานานาชาติ, สันติภาพและการลดความรุนแรง, Youth Empowerment

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"It is from numberless diverse acts of courage and belief that human history is shaped each time a man stands up for an ideal or acts to improve the lot of others or strikes out against injustice he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope, and crossing each other from a million different centers of energy and daring those ripples build a current that can sweep down the mightiest wall of oppression and resistance."

-Robert F. Kennedy

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รูปภาพของ YV_Katie

Hi! Tell me more about your venture! Im new to YV and want to learn more about the things you are doing!

ส.ค. 15 2008 - 1:11pm
รูปภาพของ Jestre

haha only an alright Halloween? ah well. Same here. Yeah, I can definately hold on for a while, I was just checking in :) My venture is doing great! Good luck with exams.

Namaste,
Matt

พ.ย. 2 2007 - 11:00pm
รูปภาพของ Jestre

How are you doing? Had a good Halloween?

พ.ย. 2 2007 - 8:19pm
รูปภาพของ YV_Jen

Hi! I just wanted to drop by and ask how are things going with your venture. Have you started holding your meetings yet? Also, I really like what you have to say about how young people have strong opinions and can be very powerful changemakers . Have you thought about posting what youth empowerment means to you in the forums? Here is a link:
http://www.genv.net/en-us/node/2586
Let me know if I can help.. ^_^

ต.ค. 24 2007 - 4:29pm
รูปภาพของ Jestre

Wow. My venture is a different version of yours, but also all about youth empowerment:

Our World Our Change, which although based in Seattle, is well equipped to work with people from around the world. It serves as a sort of giant network, connecting motivated youth from everywhere. We don;t just help other people realize and achieve their goals; we run quite a lot of our own projects. For instance, this year I started an electronics retail company, am working on a community-awareness-through-the-arts program, and forming a non-profit art gallery. If your interested in joining, just drop me a line. The idea is that with each person the network gets stronger, and each person has more access to support worldwide. A description of it can be found on my profile if you're interested, but I was thinking: we are both dedicated groups, and since you seem really involved in, well, everything, I was wondering if we could form a sort of partnership, or at least if you could keep us updated on your activities & progress?

ต.ค. 16 2007 - 6:31pm
รูปภาพของ YV_Jen

Hi stand_up and welcome to GenV.net! I think you are right. Some people do undervalue the opinions of youth, but if you are persistent, you will be heard. Have you explored our forums to discuss your ideas and opinions? Here is a link:
http://www.genv.net/en-us/forum
Let me know if you need any help! ^_^

ส.ค. 31 2007 - 5:18pm

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