Speak Up for Change
Speak Up for Change is a blog that gives both youth a chance to write about important social issues. Topics include social justice, youth activism, global development, poverty, education, political action, and more. Visit SpeakUpforChange.ca to read or contribute!
Youth Making a Difference
Youth Making a Difference Workshop is a one-day workshop for high school students. The goal is to educate, empower, raise awareness and work in solidarity for change with the youth in Peel Region and beyond. Visit YouthMakingaDifference.ca to learn more!
School Supply Drives
In Canada, school students often buy brand new supplies every September. Many new or gently used supplies are left unused. Donations of new school supplies are accepted during the annual ACCESS School Supply Drive, and include basic materials such as pencils and pens, pencil crayons, sharpeners, erasers, lined paper, notebooks, scissors, rulers, and more.
Presentations
ACCESS offers Educational and Inspirational Presentations and Workshops to schools, conferences and more, on a variety of topics. For details and booking information, please visit the Presentations page.
Student Contests
A program to engage students in activities that are relevant to issues in the developing world. Through contests, students are able to express their understanding of the global world we live in today, and of the injustices that occur daily. Visit contests.accesscharity.ca to learn more.
Resources and Activities
To spread the message of Social Justice, Poverty and promoting the importance of Global Education, ACCESS offers a variety of resources for educators. Visit the Educator Resources section.
Fair Trade Products
At events, ACCESS sells Fair Trade Certified products (including the Cocoa Camino line of Fair Trade Certified organic chocolate, cocoa and sugar products) to raise awareness and encourage consumers to consider how their products are produced in the developing world. Visit our Fair Trade Fundraising page to learn more.
Cell Phone Drive
ACCESS provides you with the opportunity to support both education in developing countries countries and to protect the environment in one very simple way. Contribute in a few simple steps by hosting a Cell Phone Drive to collect unused or unwanted cell phones. Details about hosting a drive are available on our Cell Phone Drive page.
ACCESS U – Student Groups
ACCESS U aspires to provide a sustainable model within post-secondary institutions for ACCESS. This student-group model can be formed at numerous locations with a goal of expanding ACCESS through students at a variety of universities and colleges. The two main focuses of ACCESS U are Creating World Leaders and Education in the Developing world. Visit accessu.ca for more information.
