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. www.youth-business.org
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. www.takingitglobal.org
An interactive website aimed at 11-16 year olds, looking at citizenship through the lens of gender equality. Pupil and teacher friendly. www.equalcitizen.org.uk
Run by youth for youth across Canada. The group attempts to create opportunities for empowerment through innovative and educational processes and products. www.tgmag.ca
Seeks to promote youth, adults, organizations, and communities to engage together in creating a just and equitable society. www.theinnovationcenter.org
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. www.rumad.org.au
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. www.nomoretests.com
Works with youth to develop leadership and organize campaigns that promote multiracial unity, educational justice, and youth empowerment. www.youthtogether.net
Using mentors, the aim is to teach children in Northern Ireland about diversity, tolerance, understanding, and good citizenship. www.youthempowermentscheme.org
Provides examples of young people working with adults in their schools and communities on real-world issues. Includes publications, links, and contact information. www.whatkidscando.org
Purpose is for students to work with educators to change schools. Provides resources, publications, research, and information about how to become involved. www.soundout.org
Designed to provide resources and information about how to involve young people in decision-making. Provides resources, discussions, polls, and contact information. www.atthetable.org
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. www.project540.org