Student

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/

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/

Skills Canada - Program in Nova Scotia giving youth choices involving trades and technology careers.
http://skillsns.ednet.ns.ca/

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/

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 Freechild Project - Dedicated to making social change action, education, and resources more accessible for young people around the world.
http://freechild.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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

Children's Nature Institute - Dedicated to educating kids to respect and appreciate the natural environment.
http://www.childrensnatureinstitute.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/

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/

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/

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/