ABSTRACT

A child's education is influenced by so many variables that we can't help kids if we view our work through tunnel vision. The UJN change-makers recognize this, so they further their goals by connecting with others. They collaborate with business leaders, the community, soldiers, peacekeepers, outsiders, and more to provide what is needed for the whole child: food, safety, shelter, counseling, a job for Mama, career training for an older sibling, self-defense lessons, side businesses and donations. A Twitter chat is a conversation between users of the social media tool Twitter, who are brought together by the use of a unique hashtag. Organizations offer pathways to meet and interact with professionals who share one's specific interests. Government bodies, companies, research institutions, organizations, and more put out a "call for input" when they want experts or other stakeholders to contribute feedback. News publications also issue calls for input to collect quotes and leads for stories.