- UN- The Lazy Persons Guide to Saving the World
English: http://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/takeaction/
Français: http://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/fr/
2. United Nations Sustainable Development Goals- Videos by Issue
Want to learn more about the issues of climate change, energy, education, oceans, inequality, hunger, peace and justice, biodiversity, desertification, and so many more? Check out these global goals videos about what is being done to transform our world.
English: http://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/videos/
Français: http://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/fr/watch-and-listen/videos/
3. Oxfam Canada
Learn how to join a campaign to raise awareness to end extreme inequality or violence against women. Join an Oxfam group that promotes women’s rights and the eradication of global poverty. Sign-up to volunteer at one of the many Oxfam events all over Canada. You can also organize or be part of a fundraising event such as Hunger4Change to raise money for food security programs.
English: www.oxfam.ca
Oxfam Québec: www.oxfam.qc.ca
4. Amnesty International
Get involved in the fight for human rights by becoming a youth activist on an issue you are passionate about, signing a petition, or by joining a group to raise awareness and money about pressing issues. You can also check out the local and international volunteer opportunities for human rights. Download the Winter 2016 Activism Guide here: http://www.amnesty.ca/sites/amnesty/files/Winter%20Activism%20Guide%202016.pdf
English: http://www.amnesty.ca
Français: http://www.amnistie.ca/
5. Canadian Red Cross
Learn about International Humanitarian Law and what the Canadian Red Cross is doing all over the world to help and protect vulnerable people.
English: http://www.redcross.ca/
Français: http://www.croixrouge.ca/
6. Because I am a Girl- I’ll Take it From Here (video)
English: https://plan-international.org/because-i-am-girl-ill-take-it-here
Français: https://www.plan-international.fr/
7. Global Citizen
https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/
8. UNICEF- Unfairy Tales
This is a series of animated videos that tell the stories of millions of refugee children who have been forced out of their countries. The videos were made to not only help explain what they going through, but to fight stigma and encourage positive perceptions towards refugees.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzfcpxK7Y8rRkCl5-rJFzwSv-Lpf94TS8
9. Free The Children
http://www.freethechildren.com/