AFS Intercultural Programs, Inc.
Among the largest non-profit international student exchange program in the world, offering both inbound and outbound programs for teens.
http://afs.org/AtTheTable.org
Designed to provide resources and information about how to involve young people in decision-making. Provides resources, discussions, polls, and contact information.
http://www.atthetable.org/
Children's Nature Institute
Dedicated to educating kids to respect and appreciate the natural environment.
http://www.childrensnatureinstitute.org/
Generation YES Inc.
Students collaborate with teachers to bring effective use of technology into the classroom.
http://www.genyes.org/
Project 540
Created to give students a greater voice in schools and communities. Provides information on how to get involved, a forum, press releases, and current project sites.
http://www.project540.org/
R.U. Mad?
By identifying problems and challenges in their school and communities, students and teachers set out to "Make a Difference" in realistic and achievable ways. News, examples, foundation, resources, and links provided.
http://www.rumad.org.au/
Shout Out
Purpose is for students to work with educators to change schools. Provides resources, publications, research, and information about how to become involved.
http://www.soundout.org/
Skills Canada
Program in Nova Scotia giving youth choices involving trades and technology careers.
http://skillsns.ednet.ns.ca/
Students Against Testing
A nationwide network of students who oppose test and score-based schooling, and support life-based learning. Features information on how to get involved and an interactive message board.
http://www.nomoretests.com/
TakingITGlobal
An online community, providing youth with inspiration to make a difference, a source of information on issues, opportunities to take action, and a bridge to get involved locally, nationally and globally.
http://www.takingitglobal.org/
The Fawcett Society Citizenship Website
An interactive website aimed at 11-16 year olds, looking at citizenship through the lens of gender equality. Pupil and teacher friendly.
http://www.equalcitizen.org.uk
The Freechild Project
Dedicated to making social change action, education, and resources more accessible for young people around the world.
http://freechild.org/
The Innovation Center
Seeks to promote youth, adults, organizations, and communities to engage together in creating a just and equitable society.
http://www.theinnovationcenter.org/
Tiny Giant Magazine: The Students Commission
Run by youth for youth across Canada. The group attempts to create opportunities for empowerment through innovative and educational processes and products.
http://www.tgmag.ca/
What Kids Can Do
Provides examples of young people working with adults in their schools and communities on real-world issues. Includes publications, links, and contact information.
http://www.whatkidscando.org/
Young Toronto Mineralogists Club
For kids interested in mineral and fossil collecting or lapidary work in the Toronto, Ontario, Canada area.
http://www.ytmc.org/
Youth Business International
Network of youth business initiatives whose purpose is to help young people work for themselves by providing them with business mentoring, local advice, support, and access to finance.
http://www.youth-business.org/
Youth Empowerment Scheme
Using mentors, the aim is to teach children in Northern Ireland about diversity, tolerance, understanding, and good citizenship.
http://www.youthempowermentscheme.org/
Youth Together
Works with youth to develop leadership and organize campaigns that promote multiracial unity, educational justice, and youth empowerment.
http://www.youthtogether.net/
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