The Activist for Activists. Author of Make a Difference with Mental Health Activism and The Happy Activist: Journey the 5-Step Activism Path to Focus Your Passion and Change the World. Teacher, Psychologist, Environmental Activist, Animal Lover.
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Finding the cause closest to your heart is the first step on the activism path. Through reflection on your life and your ideal world, you can find areas of activism passion to explore. Ultimately, you’ll find your cause, the one that helps you live your values in your activism.
Browse blog posts about various causes.
Mental Health Awareness
Mental health awareness activists focus on getting help for those with a diagnosis and for their caregivers. This cause is important: one in five people will experience mental illness each year, and activism in many forms is needed to reduce the stigma so people don’t hesitate to get the care they need.
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Racial Equality
We’ll have racial equality when people are treated equitably regardless of their skin color or physical traits. However, we have a long way to go to achieve this cause.
Consumer Activism
You have the opportunity to be a consumer activist every day. There are opportunities for the betterment of society in how companies create goods. Considering how others manufacture the products you buy is a form of activism. Another possibility is to consider your purchases as moral choices – how do they impact society? Finally, you have power in the way you use your goods.
Health Equality
Our health is a huge part of living a fulfilling life. Activists in the cause of health equality work to make sure everyone gets access to the health care they need.
Feminism
Women are still fighting for equal rights. Someday women will have equality in pay, a level playing field, and an environment free of sexism.
LGBT Rights
Rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) cover many issues, including legal and social equality. In addition to equal rights under the law, activists for this cause work toward better acceptance in society.
Political Activism
One of the most common activism areas, political activists may run for office, canvass on an issue, and lobby elected officials and policymakers for their issue.
Disability Activism
Disability activists work for the rights of those needing access to the same resources as abled people.
Peace
Peace activists envision a world free of war and weapons.
What Activism Cause is Right For You?
I hope browsing activism causes helped you find the cause closest to your heart. If you are still not sure, try these resources: