The goal of Do Something is to harness the power of the Internet to help young people change the world. The group wants to inspire, support, and celebrate young people who have an idea, a vision of a better world, and who get off their lazy bottoms and actually get to work to make their idea a reality. In short, they want to inspire young people to Do Something, challenge them to get involved. The organizations tagline, Whats Your Something? speaks to the belief that everyone has a cause; its just a matter of finding the drive to take action.
Five Guidelines for a Better World
Do Something espouses five guidelines to live by . These form the pillars of the organizations philosophy.
Kids lead. The organization is by young people, for young people. While adult participation is welcome, it is by no means required. Do Something encourages young people to see themselves not as the leaders of tomorrow, but as the leaders of today. On the Web site, theres a section specifically for interested adults who want to get involved. Its labeled Old People .
Kids decide. Do Something isnt just some organization where young people have a say; they have THE say. While another organization may be led by a seasoned activist in the 50s who is getting the next generation involved, Do Something is that generation and is massively involved and dedicated. Members like to say theyre pro-choice kid-choice, that is.
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