Equity & Justice
THE ISSUES
Creating a more equitable and just world is within our reach. DoSomething members are leading the charge to build and champion new solutions to the challenges we face in our communities. And we've got your back.
Civic engagement
Use your voice and your vote to create the future you want to see, because elections are the starting point not the finish line.
Economic mobility
Combat income disparities and economic blockers that prevent you from using your power to change the world.
Free expression
Support more culturally competent curriculum in schools and fight back against forms of censorship that limit free expression like book bans.
Educational opportunity
Increase your understanding of careers in STEM through education and resource sharing.
Racial justice
Confront colorism and disrupt forms of systemic racism that continue to oppress all of us.
Gender & LGBTQIA+ equity
Tear down the gender pay gap, end gender-based violence and create more inclusive spaces for women and the LGBTQIA+ community.
WHAT WE KNOW
We’re fed up with the status quo, and it’s time to DoSomething about it.
57%
of 18-24 year olds are dissatisfied with how the political system is functioning in the U.S.
55k
equity and justice advocacy actions taken by DoSomething members.
WHAT WE'RE DOING TOGETHER
Show Up For What!?
Show Up For What champions the next generation of young leaders to become a force for change — both in and out of the voting booth, by helping you to build the skills and confidence you need to take action to create a more just and equitable future.
Civic Fellows
Each year, emerging leaders like you are earning grants and mentorships to help you scale your own community initiatives.
>425k
Community leaders like you have connected, informed and shared their civic knowledge to help over 425,000 of their peers to register to vote (since 2018).
1.2M
You have donated 1.2M period products to homeless shelters, providing 180,600 people with a week of hygiene products (since 2016).
>21k
Over 21,000 of you signed up to collectively build an allyship guide to help amplify the voices of your LGBTQ+ peers.
DO THIS
Take action on the Equity & Justice issues you care about
Uncensored
Stand up against book bans and embrace diverse voices, stories and perspectives by reading a banned book and sharing how you’ll advocate for it.
Power to the Period
Collect unopened packages of period products and donate them to a local homeless shelter.
Earn Volunteer Credits
Tackle Hunger
Collect and donate food items to your local food bank.
Earn Volunteer Credits
Show Up For What!?
Show Up For What provides the next generation of young leaders with the identity, knowledge and agency to become a force for change — both in and out of the voting booth.
Comeback Clothes
Donate or recycle unwanted clothes and textiles to support vulnerable populations and protect the planet.
Earn Volunteer Credits
Be an Advocate for Mental Healthcare Equity
We need mental wellness for all
Your Vote Matters
Take 2 minutes to register to vote at your current address.
READ THIS
Learn more about the issues and what your peers are doing about it
Uncensored: Banned Booklist
Add one of these banned titles to your reading list today, and discover something new from a diverse group of authors and perspectives.
5 Things I Learned from Young Changemakers
Chelsea Miller, CEO of CPM Global and Co-Founder of Freedom March NYC, interviewed activists from Freedom Summer and highlighted these takeaways.
The New Rules of Volunteering | October 2024
DoSomething member Shiraz Aftab got his community involved in his volunteering efforts.
The New Rules of Volunteering | September 2024
DoSomething member Delayla Nguyễnn breaks down the special ways she volunteers in her community
The New Rules of Volunteering | August 2024
DoSomething member Arman Dhillon breaks down the special ways he volunteers in his community
Hollywood Actor Eric Ways Unpacks Black Queerness & Mental Health
“...theater saved my life.”
9 Black STEM Trailblazers Breaking Barriers
Meet the STEM heroes championing diversity and driving progress in the fast-growing field of STEM.
And That’s On Periods
DoSomething Member and ambassador Synclaire Warren talks menstrual equity
GET INVOLVED
Make a difference in your community and add your vision to the future of our democracy