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3 Movements and Activist Groups Started by Gen Z, for Gen Z

Written and Edited by the YPulse Editorial Team
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Digital Activism Has Turned Into These Non-Profits Taking on Gen Z’s Biggest Causes  TL;DR Gen Z are starting their own activist movements on the social media platforms they know best Gen Z believes their generation can make a bigger difference in the world than politicians brands or celebrities Info posts are a popular way for Gen Z activists to educate viewers their own age Gen Zs are growing up as social agents, whether organizing mass donations on TikTok, marching in the streets, or designing viral info posts. According to YPulse data, 94% of Gen Z are passionate about a social cause. While we know the causes that they’re most invested in, there is no end to what these causes are—young activists are bolstering support for everything from social inequality, to climate change, to improving mental health resources for their peers.  They don’t just follow the footsteps of the activists before them, though, as this gen is tackling issues in an entirely new landscape: online. They’re spearheading new groups through...

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