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 and be considered for a trip to the New York City premiere of Project Hail Mary.

PROGRAM