As you gain understanding of your own self and your connection to the world, you will begin to know your own passions, talents, and creativity. You will begin to know in your Soul what you have to offer the world. If something excites you, learn more about it. If something disturbs you, seek to change it. It is different for everyone: you may feel your soul come to life on topics of environmental protection, animal rights, human rights, health and healing, education, or cultural preservation. We need it all. Discover your spark and shine your light. It’s time.

Explore these resources to educate your mind about the challenges facing our world, whether in Hawai’i or Darfur, and connect with communities doing their part to Change the World.

The One Campaign – "ONE is Americans of all beliefs and every walk of life - united as ONE - to help make poverty history. We are a campaign of over 2.4 million people and growing from all 50 states and over 100 of America's most well-known and respected non-profit, advocacy and humanitarian organizations."

DATA – “DATA is an advocacy organization dedicated to eradicating extreme poverty and AIDS in Africa . . . DATA calls on the governments of the world's wealthiest nations to keep their existing commitments to Africa and adopt new trade and aid policies that will help Africans put themselves on the path to long-term prosperity and stability. We call on Africa's leaders to strengthen democracy, accountability and transparency in government so that Africa's citizens can monitor how effectively these funds are being deployed.”

Aha Punana Leo – "The Punana Leo Movement grew out of a dream that there be reestablished throughout Hawai‘i the mana of a living Hawaiian language from the depth of our origins. The Punana Leo initiates, provides for and nurtures various Hawaiian Language environments, and we find our strength in our spirituality, love of our language, love of our people, love of our land, and love of knowledge."

Myth of the Motherland – “Myth of the Motherland is a new documentary film project which follows young writers/poets as they embark on a creative writing journey through diverse African countries to meet with African scholars, writers, griots, artists and others to address myths and biases about the Mother Continent.”

Free Ya Mind, Inc. – "Free Ya Mind, Inc. is an innovative enterprise based out of Tacoma, WA. We offer socially conscious entertainment and a variety of consultative services primarily affecting urban communities . . . Our mission is to be a catalyst for conscious expression; to bridge the gap between business, organizations and urban communities by using literary and visual arts as a vehicle to promote public discussion, creativity, unity, economic empowerment and social change."

Youth Speaks – "Youth Speaks shifts the perceptions of youth by combating illiteracy, alienation, and silence, creating a global movement of brave new voices bringing the noise from the margins to the core. Youth Speaks create safe spaces to empower the next generation of leaders, self-defined artists, and visionary activists through written and oral literacies. We challenge youth to find, develop, publicly present, and apply their voices as creators of social change."

National Association for Black Veterans – "On an ongoing basis, the National Association for Black Veterans, Inc. will provide strategic advocacy on behalf of its membership with Congress, the Federal Administration, State Administrations and other agencies and organizations. NABVETS will provide personal advocacy on behalf of veterans seeking claims against the United States Department of Veterans Affairs; advocacy for youth in all matters required for successful passage into adulthood; advocacy on behalf of families; with community involvement, provide advocacy in creating positive lifestyles for veterans; and to generate and preserve the historical record."