earth day intro
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Can you make a difference?
Austin Gutwein
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He is 13 years old
And he has made a difference
So what did Austin do to make a difference?
He had a powerful idea and acted on it.
He learnt that every day 2057 children are orphaned by AIDs.
He got people to sponsor him to shoot free throws
He shot 2057 free throws, one for each orphan
Hoops for Hope has now built 2 schools and 2 hospitals in Africa.
If you get involved it will not only help others it will help you too.
1. Communication2. Confidence3. Leadership
4. Proposal writing5. Dealing with constructive criticism:
ACTIVIST
An activist is someone who is involved in trying to bring about
change
An IST ACTIVIST is an individual or group trying to create positive change in our school, local, or global community
Examples
• Teen Act for AIDs• Roots and Shoots• LDME• Student council
A framework for getting involved
Identify an issue/passion
Research/ investigate the issue
Identify a way to become active on the issue
Plan a course of action
Implement the course of action
Evaluate and reflect on the action
So find something you are passionate about
ACTIVIST
Get involved
ACTIVIST
And you can start to make a difference
ACTIVIST