
Youth Voice in Action: Food Insecurity in Texas during COVID-19
By Anisha Agarwala Anisha Agarwala is a 17-year old from Mission, Texas in the Rio Grande Valley. She is a senior at the UTRGV Math and Science Academy, is in the group Future Leaders in STEM, and works as the lead volunteer at the Upper Valley Art League, an arts...
Voices of Zaatari Amid COVID-19
COVID-19 will have a devastating impact on marginalized children. In times of crisis like this pandemic, children are the ones who suffer the most . Child refugees around the world, who already face extreme challenges and lack of access to critical resources on a...
Refugee Children Suffering Under COVID-19 Restrictions Need Protection, Demand Youth Activists in Uganda – Guest Post
This blog post is courtesy of the 100 Million Campaign Forced to flee from war and disaster, children now living in refugee camps are feeling the impact of COVID-19 acutely, particularly on their basic rights to safety and protection. Overcrowded refugee camps are no...
Guest Blog: The State of Child Trafficking in the U.S.
As a young person, it is heartbreaking to see the state of child trafficking in the U.S. The freedom children are entitled to isn’t granted for millions of young people. Moreover, the distance we enjoy from their reality is a product of our own privileged position and...
ACTIVIST SNAPSHOT: Neeraj Murmu
Neeraj Murmu used to work in the mines, excavating mica, a shimmery mineral widely used in makeup products, technology and automotives. He engaged in a hazardous, grueling occupation to help support his family with extra income. Neeraj is from Giridih, Jharkhand and...
Child Labor and COVID-19: Youth Demand Action from Leaders
Young activists from across the world are speaking up for those who are at risk of becoming child laborers. They are asking their leaders to take action and protect children from the devastating effects the COVID-19 pandemic will have on marginalized children now and...