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How To Be Anti-Ableist
Even though one in four Americans is disabled, ableism is one of the few remaining socially accepted forms of discrimination. It’s time to change how society values people with disabilities and create an equitable and inclusive world for all disabled people.
Here’s how.
How To Make A Giving Plan
Charitable giving plans aren’t just for rich people. Even the smallest donations have the power to change lives and disrupt systems of injustice. But with so many options, urgent needs, and issues you care about it can be hard to know where you’ll have the most impact. A giving plan can help.
Here’s how.
How To Be More Generous
Generous people are proven to be healthier, happier, and more content with life. There are many ways to practice generosity from giving your money, time, knowledge, or kindness to others. Whether you have five minutes or five hours, you can make a difference.
Here’s how.
How To Increase Civic Engagement
Civic participation is core to democracy. Democracy only works when citizens are well informed and actively engaged. And not just on election day.
Yet, civic engagement and trust in the federal government have been declining in the United States for decades.
Here’s what you can do about it.
How To Donate Goods
Did you know that donating goods (think: food, clothing, supplies) may not always be the best thing to do? It makes us feel good to believe we are helping people in need by donating tangible goods, whether new or used. However, many donated items can become a burden rather than a benefit.
Here’s how to increase your impact.
How To Sign a Petition
There are millions of online petitions on every cause and issue imaginable. But do they make a difference? Learn how to increase online petitions’ effectiveness and increase your impact by combining petitions with other forms of action and activism.
Here’s how.
How To Volunteer
Offering your time and talent (aka volunteering) can be a great way to support the causes you are most passionate about and give back to your community. Many nonprofits, campaigns, and social justice causes depend on volunteers to run their operations. However, not all volunteer opportunities are created equal, and some volunteerism can do more harm than good.
Here are some tips on how to volunteer with purpose and impact.
How To Contact Your Representatives
We, the people, have the right--and the responsibility--to access our representatives (aka “reps”) and to express our opinions and desires. Use the power of your voice and your vote to contact your reps directly, organize with fellow members of your community, put public pressure on your reps to meet your demands, and hold them accountable when they don’t.
Here are some tips on how to contact your reps to make your voice heard.
Making the Most Of Your Monetary Donations
Do you have a giving plan? In 2019, individuals in the U.S. donated more than $450 billion to charity. Sharpen your everyday activism skills by learning about how to make the most of your donations.
How To Combat Crisis Fatigue
May is mental health awareness month. So it’s a good time to talk about crisis fatigue. As an engaged citizen, it can sometimes feel like the world is constantly engulfed in crisis.
Here are some tips to stay motivated.
How To Harness Your Consumer Power For Good
Consumer activism (aka financial activism) includes conscious consumption, voting with your wallet, and socially responsible investing. It happens when you make purchasing decisions that take into consideration their social, economic, and environmental impact, and choose companies that prioritize people and the environment over profit.
Here are a few ways you can hold businesses accountable.
How To Be an Everyday Activist
Everyday Activism is a lifestyle choice. When you commit to consistently taking action on the issues you care about, your activism becomes a daily practice rather than a crisis response.
Everyday Activism Network supports you to sharpen your activism skills by learning about various ways you can help and how to increase your impact when you do take action.
Here are a few tips on how to get started as an everyday activist.