Problem: Steps of a Social Action Project:
• Learn about the issue and identify a specific problem within that issue on which to focus.
• Identify stakeholders and needs/resources of the community affected by that issue.
o Stakeholders are the people involved in an issue - those impacted by the issue, those who can influence or create change, etc.
o Assess the needs and strengths of the community related to your issue. Are other organizations working on the same issue? Are there needs in your community not being addressed?
• Assemble a team
o Partner with other organizations, or recruit friends to help plan and implement.
o Find out what everyone's strengths and skills are and design a project to utilize those strengths.
• Choose an action and then create a plan to carry out your project
• Implement your action project.
• Monitor and evaluate your action.
o Keep data, survey participants, and track the results of your project.
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