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.

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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.

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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.

Show Up For Your Community

Civic Fellows

Each year, emerging leaders like you are earning grants and mentorships to help you scale your own community initiatives.

Meet the 2025 Civic Fellows

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>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).

It’s Never Too Early to Register

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1.2M

You have donated 1.2M period products to homeless shelters, providing 180,600 people with a week of hygiene products (since 2016).

Power to The Period

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>21k

Over 21,000 of you signed up to collectively build an allyship guide to help amplify the voices of your LGBTQ+ peers.

We Are Stronger Together

DO THIS

Take action on the Equity & Justice issues you care about

Project STEM Heroes

Project STEM Heroes is YOUR chance to influence and inspire the next generation of changemakers to explore STEM, for the opportunity to earn a $1,500 scholarship.

PROGRAM

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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.

ACTION

Power to the Period

Collect unopened packages of period products and donate them to a local homeless shelter.

Earn Volunteer Credits

ACTION

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Tackle Hunger

Collect and donate food items to your local food bank.

Earn Volunteer Credits

ACTION

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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.

PROGRAM

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Comeback Clothes

Donate or recycle unwanted clothes and textiles to support vulnerable populations and protect the planet.

Earn Volunteer Credits

ACTION

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Be an Advocate for Mental Healthcare Equity

We need mental wellness for all

ACTION

READ THIS

Learn more about the issues and what your peers are doing about it

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11 Facts You Should Know About Juneteenth

A Youth Guide to the Legacy of Freedom

ARTICLE

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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.

ARTICLE

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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.

ARTICLE

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Tatiana Led Her Community to Register to Vote

Here’s how Tatiana Bell lit up the Voter Catalyst Network in the Sunshine State.

ARTICLE

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See Us, Hear Us: Climate Justice

Young people like you are fighting climate injustice and envisioning a greener future for your communities.

ARTICLE

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The New Rules of Volunteering | October 2024

DoSomething member Shiraz Aftab got his community involved in his volunteering efforts.

ARTICLE

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9 Black STEM Trailblazers Breaking Barriers

Meet the STEM heroes championing diversity and driving progress in the fast-growing field of STEM.

ARTICLE

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