What does changemaking mean to you? How do you define what changemaking education is to someone who’s never heard the term?

Changemaking is taking initiative and being intentional about tackling issues. Changemakers seek to understand the problems in order to create solutions and take action.

Why do you consider yourself a changemaker? What issues are at the center of your changemaking work?

I take action and wholeheartedly believe that change can start with me. Human rights, civic engagement, and gender equality are at the center of my changemaking work. I continuously educate myself about these issues and find ways to advocate and contribute positively.

To be a changemaker, it is important to: __________________________________.

Be passionate, have grit, and seek to fully understand an issue before tackling it.

What would you tell a student who would like to start their journey as a changemaker?

Be open to multiple perspectives, stepping outside your map to see the intersectionality between issues and those most affected. Be willing to learn and take action; remember that change starts with you.