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Kasha Slavner

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How I'm Going to Become a Global Citizen Before I Graduate High School

I’m 15 years old and in my second year of high school. I’ve had an interest in social justice since I was eight years old when I had the opportunity to see Craig Kielburger, the founder of Free the Children, speak about the issues concerning children living in poverty without access to education and basic human rights.

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I’m 15 years old and in my second year of high school. I’ve had an interest in social justice since I was eight years old when I had the opportunity to see Craig Kielburger, the founder of Free the Children, speak about the issues concerning children living in poverty without access to education and basic human rights. I was so impressed that he started his organization at the young age of 12. I remember this talk well. It was the moment that inspired me to get involved in social justice clubs at my school, as well as summer leadership and peace camps. I even started my own social justice club and invited other young people from my neighborhood to get involved. We were a small but committed group. Together we raised money with greeting card and bake sales for local causes such as women’s shelters and a children’s emergency ward at the local hospital. I noticed doing this helped build a sense of community.

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