Take Action by Voicing Your Opinions
Call or write to a television station, video game manufacturer or advertiser. The Take Action section contains sample letters and the appropriate contact information.

Tip Sheet for Journalists
To improve the representation of young people in the news media, send the Tip Sheet for Journalists to the editorial board or news director of your local newspaper, TV or radio station. Learn more about accessing the mainstream media in the Media Tool Kit for Youth.

Buy Nothing Day
The idea behind International Buy Nothing Day is to make consumers examine their spending habits and to think about the effect of mass consumerism on the cultural and natural environment of the world. You could celebrate by spending the day visiting a pioneer village or a museum or making something from scratch that you would normally buy, i.e. a loaf of bread, a handmade scarf, etc.

TV TurnOff Week
Introduce your Unit to TV TurnOff Week. This North American event happens each spring and involves hundreds of schools, libraries and individuals. Celebrate by holding a read-a-thon or having your girls interview older relatives and friends about "life before TV."

UNICEF's International Children's Day of Broadcasting
Celebrate this annual event by approaching your local community channel and asking if your Unit can produce a segment or show to be aired on the UNICEF broadcasting day. This would be a good time to involve parents who have television production experience.

Take Action on Video Games
Have Pathfinders bring in, and demonstrate for the others, video games which are sexist or promote violence towards women. Have the girls write to video game manufacturers asking them to follow the Guidelines For Improving Video Games for Girls. (Contact information can be found on video game covers or on the companies' web sites.)