Social Action andHumanitarian Projects

What is social action?

0Finding a way to make a positive difference in the

community, state, and world around you!

What can you do?

0Welcome a new student0Help take care of a neighbor’s pet0Clean a park0Visit the Elderly0Thank a service person0Fair trade0Letter writing campaigns

Questions to ask yourself:

0What are things we value in our lives?  Do others share these same values?

0What issues are important to us and would motivate us to take action?

0What can we offer so that others might benefit from our actions?

0What possible community needs or problems, challenges, or issues can our Team identify that we care about?

Steps to take action:Step 1.  Select one Problem, Challenge, or Issue to AddressStep 2.  Your Solution: Next you need to choose one solution and create an action plan.  Think of this as your roadmap for your Social Action Project.Step 3.  Impact Measurements and Documentation:Collect on-going data collection for your Social Action Project so that you will have enough photos, documents, and informational highlights to create your Team’s Story of Social Impact at the end of the Project.Step 4. Share your findings!

What is a humanitarian project?

0Making or creating something that will help out another

individual to make their life more comfortable during a

stressful time.

What are humanitarian projects?

0Clothing drives0Making hygiene kits

0Making blankets for newborns0Donations collected for

students in Africa