Advocacy and Research

Advocacy: Raising awareness of a cause with creative activities and fundraisers. Example: Work for prevention of teenage suicide in collaboration with expert organizations.

Research: Conduct studies on behalf of a cause to find innovative solutions. Example: Find a rating system for nursing homes.

Blue Thumb Project

A water pollution education program of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission's Water Quality Division.
The goal of Oklahoma's Blue Thumb Program is to protect water resources against nonpoint source pollution by empowering citizens to protect water quality. This is accomplished through:Educational workshops, Tours, Demonstrations and Presentations; Monitoring http://www.ok.gov/conservation/Agency_Divisions/Water_Quality_Division/Blue_Thumb/



 Casady S.O.S (Suicide Awareness and Prevention Project)  Contact Dr. Marcia Moore for information: moorem@casady.org or the Oklahoma Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-American-Foundation-For-Suicide-Prevention-Oklahoma-City-Chapter/250331054435. Recommended reading: 13 Reasons Why http://www.mentalhealthscreening.org/programs/youth-prevention-programs/sos/ 
Casady’s SOS: Suicide Awareness and Prevention Project: http://www.casady.org/UPclubs_suicide.asp, moorem@casady.org, 749-3100

No Kid Hungry:      Kids Kick Hunger http://nokidhungry2.org/kids-kick-hunger Learn and do something to end childhood obesity and child hunger. It's a really neat effort that's going to get stronger and stronger as more schools climb onboard. They have  education elements, fundraising pieces and even tools and prizes for your whole school. There are options from small to large and from simple to complex. Cool stuff! If you're fighting hunger at your school, here's a program you'll definitely want to get connected with.   http://www.nokidhungry.org/ 


NAIS Challenge 20/20 Project  20 global problems, 20 years to solve them
Challenge 20/20 is an Internet-based program that pairs classes at any grade level (K-12) from schools in the U.S. with their counterpart classes in schools in other countries; together, the teams (of two or three schools) find local solutions to one of 20 global problems. Schools do not have to be NAIS members to participate. We accept private, public, charter schools from the U.S. and any other country. Schools can be elementary or secondary schools. There is no cost to participate in Challenge 20/20 and no travel required.  Contact Mrs. Clay for information: clayc@casady.org Past Casady NAIS Projects: Casady Cans Do, Students Against Hunger Food Drive, Walk the World OKC 2008-2012, and Awareness of Global Warming:  Recycling, Energy Audits, and Blue Thumb. http://www.nais.org/Articles/Pages/Challenge-20-20-Program-Details.aspx

OKLAHOMA GREEN SCHOOLS PROGRAM; GREEN TEAM http://www.okgreenschools.org/interested in reducing its environmental or carbon footprint and becoming a healthier school, this program is for you! The Oklahoma Green Schools Program offers tips, funding sources, educational resources and sample curricula to help schools “go green!”

PEACE JAM ADVOCACY: www.peacejam.org The mission of the PeaceJam Foundation is to create young leaders committed to positive change in themselves, their communities and the world through the inspiration of Nobel Peace Laureates who pass on the spirit, skills, and wisdom they embody.  What vision of heartbreaking misery, what manner of dire poverty, what degradation of the human spirit must we all see before we stand up and actually commit to doing something about it?  Peace Jam has programs for every grade level.  http://www.peacejam.org/education/PeaceJam-Programs.aspx

 PEACE ONE DAY, 9/21 INTERNATIONAL DAY Global Truce 2013 Mobilize and take action on Peace Day 21 September 2013, wherever you are. Mass participation by students around the world is the leverage needed to inspire governments to follow. Watch the video to see how it all started . Please tell the world. Watch Facebook for updates.http://peaceoneday.org/students/ 

Respect Diversity Foundation helps people of all ages  live, learn and work in our increasingly diverse society. It is that very diversity that is the strength of this country. RDF seeks to help students of all ages understand other cultures and their own, create positive inter-group relationships and build strong communities throughout the state of Oklahoma.  Volunteers participate in their annual symbol exhibit, gala and poetry contest. Collaborative art with a purpose http://www.respectdiversity.org/moresymbols.html

S.A.A.D Students Against Destructive Decisions http://www.sadd.org/ 
Originally, the mission of the SADD chapter was to help young people say "No" to drinking and driving. Today, the mission has expanded. To provide students with the best prevention tools possible to deal with the issues of underage drinking, other drug use, risky and impaired driving, and other destructive decisions.

WE THE WORLD, 11 DAYS of Global Unity (9/11-9/21) http://www.wetheworld.org/home.htm intends to create something the world has not seen before - a large scale, ethics-driven movement that broadcasts the following crucial message: A significant portion of humanity is becoming actively engaged in building a world that works for all.  This message is necessary to halt and reverse the "common sense" that has been dominating our planet: look out for yourself no matter what the consequences for other people, animals or our environment.

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