Upstanders
Choosing to Participate asks us, “How can I make a positive difference in the world?” We invite you to explore these inspirational stories of friends, neighbors, civic leaders, and others who have taken up the challenge to speak out, do the right thing, and make decisions that help create positive change in our world. The people featured here serve as a small sample of the extraordinary Upstanders who are making a difference everyday around the globe. Some acts were big and some were little, but none were too small to notice. | |
| Upstander: An individual, group, or institution that chooses to take a positive stand and act on behalf of themselves and others. |  |
See Upstanders in the following categories:
Everyday Upstanders | From our Resources | Authors, Scholars, Artists and Politicians | Students
Everyday Upstanders | From our Resources | Authors, Scholars, Artists and Politicians | Students
| Name | City, State | Country |
|---|---|---|
 Veronica DahlbergExecutive Director, HOLAVeronica Isabel Dahlberg understands the daunting issues Latinos can face, from being victims of stereotyping and anti-... |
Ashtabula, Ohio | United States |
 Vivian D’AmatoVivian is a true leader and the glue of the West Roxbury community. For over 30 years, she has contributed to initiatives that serve economically and... |
West Roxbury, Massachusetts | United States |
 Wetlands KidsEnvironmental Activists, West Geauga Local SchoolsSometimes a step in the right direction turns into a stampede. When a group of school friends... |
Chesterland, Ohio | United States |
 Yakov Kras66-year old grandfather and survivor of the Holocaust, Yakov Kras makes a small difference in many people’s lives when he gets up at 6 a.m. to go to... |
Carlsbad, California | United States |
 Zac & Lee PonskyFounder & President MedWish InternationalEvery day, thousands of unused medical supplies in our country are discarded to landfills. At the same... |
Shaker Heights, Ohio | United States |
 Zanetta King and Olivia McClendonTwo students from Facing History School's first graduating class have become powerful voices in their community. Their film "In My Shoes," which they... |
New York, New York | United States |
 Zita Cabello BarruetoZita Cabello Barrueto is a Chilean human rights activist, filmmaker, and educator who lives with her family in Foster City. Following the coup led by... |
California | United States |
