YOUR VOICE FOR CHANGE AN IMPACT DISCOVERY WORKBOOK BY AN INTRODUCTORY PIECE When Malala Yousafzai was just 11 years old, she began blogging about life under Taliban rule in Pakistan and the right for girls to go to school. She didn't know her voice would one day lead to a Nobel Peace Prize and global recognition; she simply knew it mattered. You don’t need a big stage to have an impact. You just need to start speaking up. Whether you’re the loudest in the room or someone who leads with quiet impact, your voice matters. And not just the voice you use to speak, but the one that shows up in your actions, your passions, and your presence. This workbook is here to help you figure out what your voice sounds like! Because when you learn to express who you are and what you stand for, you become a ripple in a bigger wave of change and therfore a meaningfull piece of the puzzle called society! 🌱 A PEACE OF THEORY Let's start with a story... When Greta Thunberg was just 15, she sat outside the Swedish parliament with a sign that read "School Strike for Climate." She was one student, skipping school every Friday, urging action against climate change. Her solo protest sparked a global youth movement known as Fridays for Future. Millions of people across continents joined in marches, debates, and activism, all ignited by one teenage girl who chose to act. Her first strike? It was a pebble in the water. And the ripples are still moving! 🧠 Don't be scared to stand for what you believe in! SPEAK UP FOR WHAT MATTERS! 🌊 The Ripple Effect Theory The Ripple Effect is a concept used in social psychology and systems thinking. It shows how one small action can influence others and cause a chain reaction. Just like throwing a stone into water creates circles that grow outward, your actions (no matter how small) can expand and impact people beyond your immediate circle. Here’s how it works: Inner Circle: You take an action that reflects your identity and values. Second Circle: The people closest to you see, hear, or feel it. They might support, respond, or copy it. Outer Circle: These people talk to others. The message spreads; online, in conversations, or through behavior. 🧠 Why This Matters for You You don’t need thousands of followers to make a difference. You just need clarity on: What matters to you Who you want to reach How you can start small and consistent Example: If you care about mental health in schools, posting one honest message or starting a small peer support group can inspire others to speak up, seek help, or support each other. That’s a ripple. Your actions matter. Your voice has power. Even the smallest drop can make waves. YOUR RIPPLE MAP 👉 Draw your own Ripple Map: In the center, write/draw an action you want to take that reflects your identity and values. In the second circle, write/draw who this action might impact directly (friends, classmates, family). In the third circle, write/draw how it could influence others indirectly (online viewers, school culture, wider community). TIP: Think small first. One conversation, one idea, one post. 💧 SPEAK IT INTO EXISTENCE 👉 Draw your message! Inside or around the megaphone, draw symbols, words, or images that represent your message. Think of this as a visual protest sign, a poster, or even a mural of your values. What do you want others to hear, see, or feel when you speak? 🌍 SAY IT LOUD! 🔊 Instead of just writing a script, turn your message into a bold spoken statement that could be shared on stage, in a video, or during a gathering. Use these steps: 1. Choose your message: What's one belief you want to share with others? 2. Write your rally cry: Keep it clear, powerful, and personal. It should give people goosebumps or fire them up. 3. Practice saying it aloud: How do you want your voice to sound? Confident? Emotional? Fierce? Prompt Example: "My name is [Name]. I believe that [cause/value] matters because [personal story or reason]. I’m taking action by [your step]. I’m not waiting for change. I am the change." ------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------- SPEAK UP PLAN 👉 Now let's put all of that together! Write down which steps you'll undertake in the following week to make sure you use your voice: 1. --------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- 2. --------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- 3. --------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- 4. --------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- 5. --------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- 🚀 A FINAL PIECE You’ve taken a bold step by showing up for change. Maybe your ripple has already started. Maybe it’s about to begin. The most important thing is that you showed up with intention. We believe in the power of identity-driven action. When you use your story, passion, and values as fuel, your voice becomes more than noise, it becomes a movement. Keep going. Keep creating. Keep speaking. From piece to peace, you can become the wave. 🌊 💛 🧩