Every young person can take some steps, no matter how small, to spread awareness about gender inequality in their local community. Here are some tips on how to do it:
- Get active in social media campaigns, help organize gender equality events in your class, school or community or create a platform where young people can share personal experiences about gender (in)equality.
- Be the starter of challenging conversations in your family, school or work environment about gender roles in household management, careers and women empowerment.
- Start volunteering
- Support one-stop shops, established by states and foundations to help women avoid domestic violence, abuse and discrimination within their community or work environment.
Even the smallest thing can help, so don’t hesitate and take action!
When talking about fundraising for a cause you are very passionate about, it is important to keep in mind that GenZ is characterized by a number of traits, including:
- A passion for activism. This generation is very sensitive particularly to social issuses.
- A desire to be treated as equals. 26 percent of Generation Z aged 16 to 19 volunteer and are interested in making the world a better place. However, they want to be treated as equals in a group, not subordinates.
- An interest in entrepreneurship. 41 percent of Generation Z members want to start their own businesses. Several also want to start their own nonprofit organizations.
- A willingness to donate. 59 percent of people in Generation Z donated to a charity after being inspired by a social media message.
Both Generation Z and millennials are characterized by their use of technology to get information. Almost 88 percent of 18- to 29-year-olds use social media channels. As such, it’s important to showcase your cause, upcoming events, and fundraising efforts through social media. Popular channels donors use include Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
Resource for Youth Workers
Source: SFDs [Online image] United Nations
Another great resource for youth workers to integrate the EU Youth Goals in their educational activities is this Tool box for implementing Youth Goals in education and dialogue. This guide gives concrete examples of activities youth can get involved in.