Calls to Action

How much electricity are you consuming right now? For most of us, access to electricity is something so woven into our daily lives that we tend to take it for granted. Whether it’s keeping medical equipment cool, ensuring clean water, or making late-night studying possible, electricity is crucial to human possibility. Yet as you read this text, nearly 750 million people worldwide are living without this foundation of modern life.

In celebration of the International Day of Light on May 16th, Creative Visions invites you to join in the recognition of light as the force that turns potential into progress. Take a moment to pause, disconnect, and create a piece of art that reflects on what electricity makes possible, and who is left behind without access to its benefits.

To learn more about the International Day of Light, click here.

February 21st is International Mother Language Day, a day created to promote, preserve, and protect all mother tongues, especially those at risk of extinction.

To join the spirit of the day, Creative Changemakers asks you to create a piece of art, writing, music, or performance that celebrates your mother language or a language that connects you to your heritage or even your inner being.

This could be, but is not limited to, a poem that weaves together multiple languages you speak, a visual artwork incorporating the script or symbols of your mother tongue, a short story about what language means to your family, or a recording of a song, proverb, or story in your mother language with a reflection on why it matters to you.

April 2nd is World Autism Day, a day created to raise awareness, foster acceptance, and celebrate the unique perspectives and strengths of autistic individuals around the world.

To join the spirit of the day, Creative Changemakers asks you to create a piece of art, writing, music, or performance that honors the autistic experience, whether it is your own, that of someone you love, or the broader neurodiverse community.

Your work could be, but is not limited to, a poem that captures the beauty of thinking differently, a visual artwork that expresses the sensory richness of an autistic perspective, a short story about connection and belonging, or a recording of a song, spoken word piece, or personal reflection on what neurodiversity means to you and your community.

October 11th is International Day of the Girl!

Girls and young women everywhere are creators, leaders, and changemakers—but too often their stories go unheard. Our Creative Visions team invites you to amplify their voices, celebrate their achievements, and share their stories through any creative medium you choose. Your creativity has power—whether it’s a sketch, a poem, or a song, what you create can spark change and inspire others. By adding your voice, you’re not only shining a light on stories that deserve to be heard but also discovering how your own creativity can connect, empower, and create real impact in the world.

In honor of International Youth Day (August 12th), this month’s Call to Action celebrates the impact young people can make both locally and globally. You’re invited to create a piece of art that reflects your perspective on a global issue you care about and the change you want to see. Your finished work will be part of the “Wall of Change,” a powerful collective display of youth creativity, vision, and hope.

For World Refugee Day on June 20th, we honor the millions of people who have been forced to flee their homes. Many are children facing uncertain futures.

With this in mind, we ask you to create a unique card—a small but powerful gift of hope, strength, and welcome. With very few words, or no words at all, your art will send a universal message of encouragement and belonging. This card is a symbol of your compassion, reminding refugee children that they are not alone and that their dreams still matter, and that all of our stories are interconnected.

Hey poets of today and tomorrow — this is your time to be heard.

Your voice matters, and the world is ready to listen.
Through your creativity, you have the power to tell stories that others need to hear — stories that can open minds, lift spirits, and spark real change.

Your poetry can raise awareness, bring communities together, and light the way toward something better.

So for this month’s Call to Action, step up, speak out, and let your words leave a mark that lasts far beyond the page.

Thursday, March 20th, is International Day of Joy!

But why limit the celebration to just one day? We invite you to embrace joy all month long by celebrating the people, moments, and experiences that bring you happiness.

Show us your joy by creating a collage that visually represents joy, using words, images, and colors that inspire happiness.

Participants will use spoken or written word poetry to explore and express their experiences with mental health and well-being. Through reflection, creative writing, and performance or presentation, they will craft meaningful narratives that highlight emotions, coping strategies, sources of strength, and aspirations.

This activity encourages self-expression and connection through the power of words.

Students Rebuild Spark Peace Project invites you to leverage the arts to build peace! In February, for each creative work or youth engaged, Creative Visions will donate $10, up to $1,000,000, to peacebuilding organizations worldwide.

Your camera is your voice. Take three photos that tell the story of your mental health. Show how you feel, what keeps you going, and what you hope for your future.

Food is more than something we eat — it’s a story, a memory, and a bridge that connects us to others. It’s one of the many ways we express who we are and how we belong. In that same spirit of connection, Creative Changemakers invites you to explore another Creative Visions program called Students Rebuild, which invites young people around the world to take creative action for global good. This year’s theme, Unique & United, celebrates the beauty of our differences and the strength that comes from coming together as one community.

*For every piece of creative expression or youth engaged in the Call to Action, Creative Visions make a $5 donation to one of our Impact Partners. Learn more about Students Rebuild and our Impact Partners here.