The expectation to make a difference is through money or power. One must have money to donate to organizations or start a campaign or one must have power for people to listen and follow you. Those aren't the only ways to make change in the world especially for students and youth. Students and youth feel like they don't have any voice or power to make real change as they aren't considered adults. But they can. There are many ways that students and youth can help make real change in the world. In regards to improving water quality, they can start campaigns, projects, and even join in on city or community council meetings. Real change needs to happen and even if one doesn't think one can do anything, it's still possible.
One way students can make change is by starting campaigns. For example, #FillUpTheGlass has been a widely recognized campaign hosted by many organizations working towards improving water quality and supports the empowerment of youths. The article Youth Mobilising For Water: Together, Let's #FillUpTheGlass, reflects on youth empowerment and support in fixing the climate crisis. The author discusses how on his adventures, he noticed the lack of access to safe water and the poor sanitation. Along with this topic, he suggests how youth have a strong power in making the change to help. The Global Youth Movement for Water, which is being spread around the world, helps gain awareness and support for youth as well as making decisions towards taking action in the world. The author believes that youth make the greatest impact which is why he wants them to be involved.
Another way students can make change is by starting projects or clubs in their schools. For example, a science club can volunteer in communities to test water quality. This way, people are able to know how clean their water truly is and if they should get it replaced. A research-oriented club can come together and find better ways to promote cleaner water. High schools across the nation can find ways to improve on their water quality, especially when creative and individual thinking comes together. Organizations in schools have been widely recognized as a very effective way to improve water quality. Not only that, but students can present their research and solutions to the school on ways to improve water quality by presenting, making flyers, or even informing their friends. Promoting an important cause in school, such as improving water quality, can go a long way. Starting a club revolving around water is a useful way of spreading awareness. Youth Climate Action Team Inc., Earth Uprising, and Zero Hour are youth-organizations revolving around environmental justice.
Finally, being able to join city or community meetings means a great impact on their end. Many adults believe that kids care about friends, school, and that's it. Showing up to community meetings can help realize how much improving water truly means. For adults, they believe that they have the right perspective in helping the environment. They need to realize that students are the next generation, they need to be a part of the conversation. This means that students need to be involved in city meetings because their perspective is very different from the adults. Students who come in with research and solutions can make an impact on the community as their voices will be heard.
In conclusion, a student does not need money or power to create change. There are so many ways to help fix a problem, including improving the water quality. Students can get involved by starting clubs and organizations at their school, raise awareness by creating flyers or spreading the message, or by joining city council meetings. Students' voices mean a lot more than we expect, especially when they are learning about this in their science classes. Students' voices do matter and their say in improving water quality can go a long way.