Action Ideas*

1. Read the story and/or show the video about Sadako Sasaki's life to elementary school students and teach them how to fold paper cranes: http://www.wagingpeace.org/articles/2003/08/06_sadako-event.htm.

2. Write a poem about peace and enter it in the Barbara Mandigo Kelly Peace Poetry Contest. Contest Information.

3. Make an announcement in your class asking for help in starting a club at your school to raise awareness about nuclear weapons issues.

4. Ask your teacher if you could develop and deliver a presentation about Mordechai Vanunu: http://www.wagingpeace.org/menu/programs/youth-outreach/peace-heroes/vanunu-mordechai.htm

5. Get involved in the student government at your school and/or youth leadership council in your community.

6. Make a presentation to your school board about the importance of learning about global affairs and international relations.

7. Organize a fundraiser or series of fundraisers to build a school in a developing country through Kids Can Free the Children. Learn more >>

8. Organize a trip to visit a museum in your area that has an exhibit about the nuclear age. Learn more >>

10. Organize a press conference to highlight the volunteer efforts of young people in your neighborhood.

*For help with any of these projects or to suggest an action, write