Challenge 1: Set Your Civic Compass

Before you begin mapping your community, reflect on what matters to you. What issues keep you up at night? What changes do you want to see in the world?

Your Task:
List THREE causes, issues, or topics you care about. These can be broad (climate change, racial justice, education) or specific (affordable housing in your neighborhood, mental health services, local history preservation).

Examples of causes:

  • Environmental sustainability / Climate action
  • Food security / Food justice
  • Affordable housing / Homelessness
  • Racial equity / Social justice
  • Education access / Youth programs
  • Arts & culture / Creative expression
  • Disability rights / Accessibility
  • Immigration / Refugee support
  • Mental health / Healthcare access
  • LGBTQ+ rights / Gender equity
  • Economic justice / Workers’ rights
  • Public transportation / Urban planning
  • Historical preservation / Memory work
  • Media literacy / Press freedom
  • Democratic participation / Voting rights

Reward: 5 XP and UNLOCK the Focus Areas
Completion:
Share your three causes with your team and submit them