One thing I really appreciate about Ryan's organize an activity is its simplicity! Anyone can organize something like this! And, I also appreciate Ryan's honesty: he could have done even more if he started earlier. So, check out this simple, straightforward idea and see if YOU can take it to the next level. Continue reading
One thing I love about this project: Andrew doesn't consider himself an "artist." He's never sold a painting before. But, for his organize an activity, he went for it! He put his talent to use, created a beautiful piece of art, sold it to a stranger on the internet, and donated the proceeds. Andrew wrote that this project helped him increase his confidence in himself and his abilities! Continue reading
Like most students, Perla had no idea what she should do to organize an activity. But, she had connections with friends and family who were native Spanish speakers. She decided to organize and teach an English class where folks could practice their English together. This was a great activity to organize during Covid because it could be held over Zoom! Perla advertised the class, designed the curriculum, and taught her first class! Amazing! Continue reading
Jessica, Itzel, and Syreena brought people together during the holiday season to give gifts to people all across the world that do not receive Christmas gifts. Together they encouraged many people to buy gifts for kids and brought everyone together to build 65 boxes that would be shipped within the country and internationally to kids Continue reading
Antony and Pavel (Pav) organized a clothing drive to send clothes to people living in the Ukraine. They worked with local churches to raise awareness of the need for clothes in the current political climate in Ukraine. They were able to raise more than they imagined possible! Continue reading
Ellena and Gladys write, “The objective of this project is to be able to help those that have been affected by the Ebola virus by sending medical supplies to this affected countries especially Liberia our home country. Since doing this would be more expensive and time consuming, we chose to join with a larger group Continue reading
Quijuie worked on a project close to home, for 12 years he had lived in one of the most flooded parts of Liberia and had experienced the rainy season’s damaging effects. In order to prevent peoples’ homes from flooding during Liberia’s rainy season, he organized and raised money to have workers build a drainage system for community members in his hometown. Continue reading
“It has opened my eyes to see things in a different way.” Continue reading
An Ethiopian student focused on the Ethiopian community in Minnesota and the desire to help Ethiopian children living in the United States to maintain their cultural identity and a connection to their community. His project was based upon teaching Ethiopian children in the United States about Ethiopian customs, traditions, and how to speak and write in their native language of Amharic. Continue reading
This civic engagement project centered on starting a club on campus that would focus on global justice issues. To jump start the club, they organized an art show and auction to raise awareness on global hunger and raise money for Action Against Hunger--an organization that focuses on ending child malnutrition by providing clean water and sustainable food solutions. Continue reading