Spring has finally sprung! The weather is starting to warm up and the snow has melted around the Free The Children offices. And with the spring thaw comes a busy month of amazing events with the potential to change the world.

April 7, for example, marked World Health Day, a day when the whole world united to bring health and wellness into the global spotlight. Millions around the world are affected by child mortality, HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases—yet millions more are still left without access to health care, and HIV/AIDS remains one the most widely-spread epidemics of all time. But you can help. By making a presentation about global health issues at school or supporting health projects through Free The Children, you’re taking a step for global health that can never be undone.

Next up is Earth Day on April 22, a day to appreciate our Earth and take action to stop environmental plagues like global warming. From picking up garbage at a nearby park, to making sure to turn out the lights when you leave a room, or implementing a compost system at your school, there are so many ways to do your part for our environment this Earth Day—or any day!

No matter what your age or where you live, you can make a difference and do something about important issues like health and the environment. Start today!

Peace,
The Youth Team