As Bogrim of HHNA many of us have either partnered with existing organizations and initiatives that act towards social justice, or have started their own. To get involved with any of these organizations you can either follow the given link or email the contact person for each organization.
USA
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Earth in Brackets
Earth in Brackets started as a logo developed by a group of College of the Atlantic students preparing to attend the UN Climate Negotiations in Nairobi in 2006. From there it has grown into an internationally recognized symbol representing the political mess we’re in. We believe international cooperation is not only possible, but necessary if we are to address our most pressing problems. Any lasting solution needs to include as many people as possible. CONTACT PERSON: Vallie Rourke |
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Eco Practicum
Eco Practicum offers a framework for participants to engage with their peers, communities, and the challenge for a just society. Participants go beyond the classroom to confront today’s most critical socio-environmental issues as they play out on the ground. The Eco Practicum community is part of a growing network of activists who are innovating environmental education, challenging conventional rhetoric, and offering practical solutions. CONTACT PEOPLE: Eugenia Manwelyan, Vallie Rourke |
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Generation Citizen
Over the course of the twice-weekly semester-long in-class program, students choose an issue they want to tackle in their own community, develop a focused, strategic plan to address an issue they care about, and then take real action on it. Students lobby elected officials, write opinion pieces for newspapers, and make documentaries to advance solutions to important community issues. Through direct engagement in real-world advocacy, guided by near-peer college Democracy Coaches and teachers, students gain the civic knowledge, skills, and motivation necessary to effect change in their communities. CONTACT PEOPLE: Rachel Karpf |
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J Street
J Street is the political home for pro-Israel, pro-peace Americans fighting for the future of Israel as the democratic homeland of the Jewish people. We believe that Israel’s Jewish and democratic character depend on a two-state solution, resulting in a Palestinian state living alongside Israel in peace and security. CONTACT PERSON: Dana Mandler |
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Meatless Monday
Meatless Monday is a national effort to reduce the amount of meat consumed for reasons of environment, health, animal rights and workers rights. CONTACT PERSON: Ella Schwarzbaum |
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RU Choice
This is the Rutgers branch of the student organization associated with planned parenthood Most of what we do is educational. For instance, the biggest event is the Sex Olympics, which involves students in games that have to do with birth control, anatomy, or any other reproductive education aspect. However, we also do fundraising events for larger organizations, like the National Abortion Access Fund. CONTACT PERSON: Sivan Rosenthal |
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Spectrum
The group began as a collective of students focusing on LGBT issues, through discussion, community building, and educating. These identities are still heavily discussed by spectrum, however, today students are widening the discussion to include a variety of important topics such as race, gender identity, women's right, and economic issues. The group facilitates weekly discussion, and provides a supportive group within the larger COA community through campus wide events. CONTACT PERSON: Vallie Rourke |
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United Students Against Sweatshops @ Rutgers
USAS works to advocate for workers' rights, especially in overseas factories. Our current campaign is working to convince our school president to amend the code of conduct, which would require ay licensees that make collegiate apparel for Rutgers and source from Bangladesh to sign on to a Fire and Safety Accord which requires Bangladeshi factories to improve their safety standards or get their contracts with the University cut. CONTACT PERSON: Sivan Rosenthal |
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Without Walls
Without Walls is an association of educators committed to social and environmental justice. Without Walls runs a variety of democratic and learner-centered programming throughout North America. Based on the values of identity and community, the programs offer a framework for participants to engage with their peers, communities, and the challenge of a just society. CONTACT PERSON: Yotam Marom |
CANADA
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Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB)
Description of Visionmate Program: Provide sighted assistance to a person who is blind or partially sighted. Activities may include reading, computer assistance, shopping, recreation assistance, community access, going for walks and friendly visiting. Visionmates volunteer in their own neighborhood, on days and times that are convenient for them (including evenings and weekends). CONTACT PERSON: Mattan Lustgarten |
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Canadian Roots Exchange
The Canadian Roots Exchange is registered charity that provides Indigenous based leadership, learning and reconciliation experiences to youth. CRE organizes three main types of activities that bring together Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth: exchange programs, workshops and conferences. CRE was established in 2008 and has produced two award winning documentary films (Shielded Minds, Journey to Oz) which showcase the programs across Canada. CONTACT PERSON: David Berkal |
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Kingston Revved Up
A twice a week exercise program for people with mobility impairments. We seek to increase the quality of life of our participants by fostering healthy and successful aging. We want to create awareness in the next generation of health professionals and an infrastructure that can be sustained by the local community in Kingston. CONTACT PERSON: Mattan Lustgarten |
ISRAEL
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All That's Left
All That’s Left is a collective unequivocally committed to ending the occupation and focused on building the diaspora angle of resistance. CONTACT PERSON: Daniel Roth, Dana Mandler* *There is also a New York City chapter of All That's Left |
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Lehagshim
Lehagshim means "To Actualize". Join us as we explore the beautiful people, projects and opportunities as well as engage with the challenging political, social and economic realities of Israel. Together, we will meet people who have dedicated their lives to building the peaceful, just and flourishing Israel (and world) that we all want. We will learn about their projects and we will explore the very real possibility that these amazing people may soon be your partners in Israel. CONTACT PEOPLE: Dana Mandler, Isaac Kates Rose |
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Solidarity of Nations - Achvat Amim
Achvat Amim, which means "solidarity of nations" in Hebrew is a new 5 month volunteer experience in Jerusalem that directly engages with the reality of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, based on the core value of self-determination for all peoples. Achvat Amim is based in Jerusalem, where participants will work with leading Israeli human rights organizations. Participants will also develop leadership and community organizing skills and make connections with people from Israel, Palestine and around the world. CONTACT PEOPLE: Daniel Roth, Karen Isaacs TELEPHONE: +011-972-52-832-8595 |
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This is Not an Ulpan
This is Not an Ulpan (TINAU) is for learning language through critical education. "We don't learn Hebrew, we learn in Hebrew." The goal is not to learn grammar or spelling, but about Israeli society and its complexity. We don't hide the tough realities of this place -- we actively and critically engage with them...in Hebrew. For more information read this blog post written in 2012 about TINAU. CONTACT PEOPLE: Daniel Roth, Karen Isaacs |
