Posts Tagged ‘womens rights’
YEA Camp for Adults: A Leadership Training Retreat for Aspiring Social Justice Activists
By YEA Camp Founder and Director Nora Kramer As we prepare for our second year of YEA Camp for Adults, we wanted to share more about its purpose, ways it’s similar but also different from a typical leadership or activism conference or training or retreat, and how it might be the most fun you’ve ever…
Read More10 Ways Parents Can Empower Their Courageous Child Activist
At YEA Camp, we specialize in empowering children and teenagers to make the world a better place. That’s why we’ve devised a helpful list so parents can nurture their courageous child activists.
Read More10 Ways Kids Too Young to Vote Can Get Involved in Politics
Young people all over the country are getting engaged in politics — even if they’re too young to vote.
Read MoreEmbodying Love: School Club Inspires Positive Body Image and Self Esteem
By Ashley Lytle Have you ever looked at yourself in the mirror and seen something you felt was “wrong”? I have, and so have several of my friends. These insecurities can cause depression, eating disorders, anxiety, a lack of self-confidence, and more serious issues. I have friends who starve themselves because they don’t fit this “ideal…
Read MoreSo much to be thankful for and inspired by!
So many current happenings in the world and stories in the mainstream media instill hopelessness, fear, and anger. Yet, there is so much positivity happening as well. Our inspiring campers — and the amazing things you have helped make possible through supporting them — are telling a different story. SO MUCH ACTIVISM! In the months since YEA Camp, our…
Read More6 Teens Who Will Bust Stereotypes and Inspire You to Change the World
Quick. Word association. When you think of teenagers, what do you think of? If the words “inspiring,” “motivated,” “dedicated,” “compassionate,” and “changemaker” don’t immediately spring to mind, read on, because those are the exact words we use to describe the teens who attend YEA Camp, including some of the ones we’re highlighting below. (And if…
Read MoreYEA Camp Hero Day 6: Ana – Can’t Stop Won’t Stop Advocating for Change
Happy Day 6 of 12 Days of YEA Camp Heroes, a heartwarming showcase that is part of our end-of-year fundraising camp-aign, If Not for YEA Camp. We hope if you are as inspired as we are, you will contribute to help us grow! Today’s YEA Camp Hero is Ana. There’s not really much to say about Ana except that…
Read MoreYEA Campers Making a Difference for Women
International Women’s Day, March 8, is a day which celebrates the economic, political and social achievements of women. Violence against women and girls continues to be one of the world’s most widespread human rights violations and is a result of deeply embedded cultural values, social attitudes and unequal power relations, which both lead to violence…
Read MoreActivist Tip: Bring leaflets about your cause wherever you go
Have you ever been talking to someone about an issue you care about and felt frustrated because they didn’t believe you, or because you didn’t remember some of the details or know how to explain it well? Carrying a few flyers in your bag can really help back up what you are saying, or even…
Read MoreOrganization To Know: Planned Parenthood
Planned Parenthood operates more than 800 health centers in almost every state that provide low-cost health care services for women and teens, including birth control, sex education, pregnancy testing, and testing for sexually transmitted diseases. Planned Parenthood also provides abortion services, which makes it the target of a lot of people who want to outlaw abortion.…
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