Advocates With Big Hearts
February and Valentine’s Day are great reminders to share love! Here are a few of our amazing advocates who “share the love” all year around.
Tag Archives: Advocacy
Strong Voices for Kids on Capitol Hill
The strength of more than 200 voices reverberated on Capitol Hill last week – voices raised on behalf of kids around the world in meetings with more than 145 lawmakers and their staff.
Changemakers for Children
In honor of its 100th anniversary, Save the Children recognized an inspiring group of people who have all raised their voices and worked tirelessly for the world’s most marginalized children. Get to know the Changemakers for Children!
Speaking Up for Kids
Mercedes Hendricks learned about SCAN when she worked on a school project that made the connection between early childhood education and success in college. “This motivated me to get more involved,” she said. “I want all children to get the same fair start that I did.”
Social Media and Advocacy 101
Advocating for kids is so convenient, it’s at your fingertips — literally. With Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube – the options and avenues to raise your voice are endless.
Advocacy? I have time for that!
As a pediatrician, I decided to volunteer with SCAN because I want to do more for the families I serve. It seemed daunting at first to find time to commit to volunteering while working a full-time job, but there are many ways to do it!
How to Channel Your Inner Capitol Hill-Strutting Warrior
Here is my challenge to you: this week, take one action. I promise that the action will spark an energy that will inspire you to keep acting and using your voice to change the world, one step at a time.
…But What Can You Do?
We often hear “but what can you do?” when talking about issues that matter. As I’ve learned at Save the Children Action Network, there is a lot you can do.
Weekly Wisdom: Getting inspired to advocate
Advocacy is one of the most powerful and effective ways you can use your voice to raise awareness about the needs of vulnerable children and put pressure on our elected leaders to act.
New Year, New Opportunities to Get Involved
Learn how you can start the year off right by using your voice to advocate for those who cannot do so themselves.