Skills Canada

Program in Nova Scotia giving youth choices involving trades and technology careers.
http://skillsns.ednet.ns.ca/

Youth Business International

Network of youth business initiatives whose purpose is to help young people work for themselves by providing them with business mentoring, local advice, support, and access to finance.
http://www.youth-business.org/

Young Toronto Mineralogists Club

For kids interested in mineral and fossil collecting or lapidary work in the Toronto, Ontario, Canada area.
http://www.ytmc.org/

Children's Nature Institute

Dedicated to educating kids to respect and appreciate the natural environment.
http://www.childrensnatureinstitute.org/

TakingITGlobal

An online community, providing youth with inspiration to make a difference, a source of information on issues, opportunities to take action, and a bridge to get involved locally, nationally and globally.
http://www.takingitglobal.org/

The Fawcett Society Citizenship Website

An interactive website aimed at 11-16 year olds, looking at citizenship through the lens of gender equality. Pupil and teacher friendly.
http://www.equalcitizen.org.uk

AFS Intercultural Programs, Inc.

Among the largest non-profit international student exchange program in the world, offering both inbound and outbound programs for teens.
http://afs.org/

The Freechild Project

Dedicated to making social change action, education, and resources more accessible for young people around the world.
http://freechild.org/

Tiny Giant Magazine: The Students Commission

Run by youth for youth across Canada. The group attempts to create opportunities for empowerment through innovative and educational processes and products.
http://www.tgmag.ca/

The Innovation Center

Seeks to promote youth, adults, organizations, and communities to engage together in creating a just and equitable society.
http://www.theinnovationcenter.org/

R.U. Mad?

By identifying problems and challenges in their school and communities, students and teachers set out to "Make a Difference" in realistic and achievable ways. News, examples, foundation, resources, and links provided.
http://www.rumad.org.au/

Students Against Testing

A nationwide network of students who oppose test and score-based schooling, and support life-based learning. Features information on how to get involved and an interactive message board.
http://www.nomoretests.com/

Youth Together

Works with youth to develop leadership and organize campaigns that promote multiracial unity, educational justice, and youth empowerment.
http://www.youthtogether.net/

Youth Empowerment Scheme

Using mentors, the aim is to teach children in Northern Ireland about diversity, tolerance, understanding, and good citizenship.
http://www.youthempowermentscheme.org/

What Kids Can Do

Provides examples of young people working with adults in their schools and communities on real-world issues. Includes publications, links, and contact information.
http://www.whatkidscando.org/

Shout Out

Purpose is for students to work with educators to change schools. Provides resources, publications, research, and information about how to become involved.
http://www.soundout.org/

AtTheTable.org

Designed to provide resources and information about how to involve young people in decision-making. Provides resources, discussions, polls, and contact information.
http://www.atthetable.org/

Project 540

Created to give students a greater voice in schools and communities. Provides information on how to get involved, a forum, press releases, and current project sites.
http://www.project540.org/